WH Smith in talks to sell high street stores
January 27, 2025 8:08 amWH Smith is in talks to sell its high street stores as it looks to focus on its travel business. Responding to press speculation, the retailer... View Article
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Is online shopping killing the High Street?
May 20, 2024 3:12 pmThe digital age has fundamentally altered consumer behaviour and attitudes towards the selling process, and it is still reshaping the high street. The lockdown has accelerated... View Article
[ EVENT ] The Future of the High Street 2024 – THIS WEDS
May 15, 2024 6:00 amThe past year has had a dramatic impact on the future physical retail landscape. Many consumers today will shop across both the digital realm and the... View Article
[ Report ] The Resilience of High-Street Retail
May 7, 2024 9:55 amHave you ever wondered why physical stores are still popular despite the rise of online shopping? The latest Systopia report, “The Resilience of High-Street Retail,” uncovers... View Article
Consumer confidence improves in December
December 15, 2023 8:54 amConsumer confidence has seen an uptick this month as people feel more optimistic about their personal finances in the run-up to Christmas. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence... View Article
WH Smith posts strong sales and profit growth
November 9, 2023 8:45 amWH Smith has posted a 28% increase in full year revenue to £1.7 billion following a strong performance in its travel division. It also delivered a... View Article
Long live the High street: 40% of ecommerce businesses in Europe plan to open a physical store
July 19, 2022 1:04 pmA new report launched by Tribe Payments today reveals that two in five (40%) ecommerce businesses in Europe plan to open a physical store in the next three... View Article
Oxford Street footfall still 52% lower than pre-pandemic levels
May 27, 2022 3:39 pmFootfall on Oxford Street is still 52 per cent lower than pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures. RSM’s analysis of the latest data from Datscha found... View Article
UK’s frontline retail teams to be celebrated with return of ‘Proud of My Store’ competition for 2022
April 14, 2022 2:41 amA competition to celebrate the exceptional people working in store teams around the country has launched for a second year, to share and reward stories of... View Article
