Footfall in November was 2.4% down on a year ago, down on the 0.8% fall in October and below the three-month average of a 1.4% decline, reports the latest BRC/Springboard Footfall Monitor, which covers the four weeks to 29th November 2014. ...
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Sports Direct International Plc reported group revenue rose 6.5 percent to .43 billion in the 26 weeks ended Oct. 26. The UK-based retailer, which has been acquiring retailers across Europe, reported revenues at its Sports Retail division ...
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The Vale Bridgecraft upholstery brand has promised a a raft of activities in 2015, through which it aims to create a greater presence in both the trade and consumer marketplaces. The unique show centre model created by Vale Bridgecraft ...
Independent retailers across the UK will be hoping to entice Christmas consumers with a shopping challenge over the next month, as the Celebrate an Independent Christmas campaign returns, hoping to boost consumer awareness of local ...
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This week saw sales at John Lewis of £108.8m, breaking the £100m barrier for the first time this year and matching the retailer's 2013 record for the earliest week to have reached this milestone. Lighting had its best-ever sales ...
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The family run business has credited to total sales increase to the nation's demand for Loom Bands this year. Family-owned toy store, The Entertainer has seen total sales surge by over 30 per cent for the first nine months, thanks to ...
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The electronics specialist has seen 'phenomenal growth' in the toy sector this year. Toys are playing a pivotal role in the future of business for UK electronics specialist Maplin. Over the last year, the retailer – which deals in ...
Tags: toy sector, Toys, electrical equipment
Dunelm experienced like-for-like sales growth of +8.9% for the 13 weeks to 27th September 2014, according to the retailer's latest financial report. This was compared to the -5.3% experienced in the same period in 2013. "Trading was ...
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Thorntons, a manufacturer of confectionery and other sweet foods, has reported a decline in first-quarter sales with weak performance by both FMCG and retail divisions In its first quarter trading update for the 14 weeks up to and ...
UK High Street has now grown for six consecutive months for first time in four years. The UK High Street has grown for six consecutive months for the first time in four years, according to BDO's monthly High Street Sales Tracker. BDO's ...
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National small business organisation, the Forum of Private Business, is renewing its call on councils to build on the success of the inaugural Small Business Saturday UK by waiving parking charges for this year's event on 6th December. ...
nora systems has expanded its noraplan eco line with 16 colors. "The all-new color palette is the result of nora’s commitment to regularly review its product offerings and ensure that our floor coverings continue to align with ...
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Heatables firm reports a bumper year for pre-season orders. Intelex has enjoyed high footfall to their stand at last week's Harrogate Home and Gift Fair and a bumper year for pre-season orders. "We now consider Harrogate to be a ...
Footfall in July was 0.6% lower than a year ago, up on the 0.7% fall in June. High streets reported the largest decline, falling 1.7%, consistent with the decline in June, while shopping centres experienced a 0.5% decline in footfall, up on ...
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In June, shopper numbers in Northern Ireland were 11.8% higher than a year ago, up on the 9.2% rise in May 2014, reports the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium-Springboard Footfall Monitor. Northern Ireland continues to have the highest ...
Tags: Furniture, Furnishing, Economy