How can city centre spending recover even though footfall is dropping?
Footfall has traditionally been seen as a measure of the health of the high street. On this basis, it looks like town and city centres across the UK are in …
Did your city experience the January (retail sales) Blues?
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, overall retail sales increased in January 2023 compared to December 2022. The Office of National Statistics reported that sales were up 0.5% compared to December 2022, …
Postal strikes help boost Christmas sales on high streets
This Christmas, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) recorded a 3.8% increase in the amount spent on general retail, including online sales, compared with the previous year. In particular, some high-street …