Latest figures from retail expert Springboard show footfall in UK retail destinations rose by +11.6% last week from the week before; by +17.4% in high streets versus +8.7% in shopping
Independents’ Day UK - an initiative that emphasises driving footfall to independent shops on 4 July each year – has confirmed that for the first time, it will culminate in
Latest data from retail expert Springboard reveals shoppers made the most of the bank holiday weekend, with the hot weather clearly helping retail destinations. Whilst footfall rose by a relatively modest
John Lewis Edinburgh opens its doors to customers once again today (14 May) following a multi-million-pound refurbishment. A new shopping landmark for Edinburgh, the renovation is an important part of
Paula Nickolds, formerly managing director of John Lewis, will join Sainsbury’s in June and will be a member of the Sainsbury’s Operating Board. Nickolds will take over from Mike Luck
Online kids’ fashion and lifestyle retailer KIDLY is celebrating half a decade of providing families with the best products for 0-5s, all in one place. Marking this achievement, KIDLY is pledging
New sustainable kids’ clothing start-up KooKoo But Kind is the latest independent brand to join John Lewis’ Great British Pop-Up. Launched in John Lewis Brent Cross on 10 May, the brand
Fintech Miconex has launched the Spend It campaign across its 60 plus Town and City Gift Card programmes in the UK and Ireland, encouraging consumers to get out and spend local gift
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for England, Wales and Scotland to follow the example set in Northern Ireland in issuing a shopping voucher to encourage high street
The John Lewis Partnership is stepping up efforts to support those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic as well as helping to end child poverty across the UK. As part of its Give
According to Springboard, a leading provider of insights on bricks and mortar retail activity, footfall across all UK retail destinations declined by -3.4% last week from the week before, but
As England's lockdown eases, with non-essential shops in England starting to reopen and more workers returning to offices, the British Safety Council has carried out a survey on LinkedIn asking
Selfridges has reopened its four stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham, with each now set to share unique experiences and curated products with its customers. During lockdown, Selfridges has been devising
Latest data from retail expert Springboard reveals footfall in UK retail destinations rose on Monday 12 April by +155.2% from the same day last week, and by +225.2% in shopping
John Lewis is planning to appeal to a broader group of shoppers with the launch of a new competitively priced own brand range called ‘ANYDAY’. The launch represents a key element
As UK high streets prepare to reopen, new research reveals gift cards could be the key to boosting sales and attracting shoppers back to stores. The State of the Nation 2021 research,
John Lewis will reopen its shops in England and Wales on 12 April following the latest Government guidance. It will also reopen its newly refurbished Edinburgh shop on 14 May
Retailers can now apply for a place on Brand Licensing Europe’s 2021 Retail Mentoring Programme. Thanks to the organisers offering a fully virtual as well as hybrid option this year,
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is backing the #BackforGood campaign by Reach regional newspaper titles. The new campaign is offering a £1 million support package to kickstart hard-hit businesses. Reach
The following piece has been written by Andrew Busby, CEO of Retail Reflections. Busby is a contributor to Forbes and has held the position of IBM Social Commerce Futurist for
The John Lewis Partnership is rebalancing its store estate to reflect how customers want to shop, which subsequently includes plans not to reopen eight of its 42 John Lewis stores
