“Super Saturday” footfall drops 10.3%
Footfall on December 21, otherwise known as "Super Saturday" declined by 10.3 per cent across the UK high streets
“Super Saturday” expected to drive sales by £136m in West End
Shoppers are expected to spend £136 million in London’s West End this Saturday and Sunday
Anticipation for General Election improved UK consumer confidence
Consumer confidence rose from -14 in November to -11 in December.
Westfield crowned UK’s best shopping centre for 2nd year running
Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City have been named the best shopping centres in the UK for the second consecutive year
Black Friday discounting fails to drive sales
New research has found that retail sales are growing at their weakest annual rate since October 2017 despite steep discounting
Expected Christmas footfall surge delayed by Black Friday
The surge in shoppers expected to visit high streets over the over the Christmas period has been delayed.
Brits spend £185 on Christmas decorations yearly
Brits spend an estimated £185 on Christmas decorations over the whole year, according to new research
97% shop workers oppose Boxing Day trading – survey
An overwhelming majority of shop floor staff believe stores should be closed on Boxing Day.
Discounting hits retailers at record level in lead-up to Christmas
New research has revealed that discounting by retailers has reached a record level in the lead-up to Christmas.
British shoppers spend £2.4bn on Christmas outfits they’ll never wear again
Brits are set to splurge £2.4bn on outfits for this festive season however items may be worn less than three times.
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