Posted by:
Hpratley ,
13 February 2012
The Local Data Company (LDC) has said the number of empty shops on UK High Streets is set to rise in 2012. The increase is expected to happen due to weak consumer confidence, rising unemployment and growing online sales. read more…
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RETAILERS, CENTRES, TOWN/SHOPPING CENTRES, FUTURE OF RETAILING, EMPTY SHOPS
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
09 February 2012
FSP is delighted to sponsor Fashion Accessories at the inaugural Hammerson customer service awards ceremony - We Love Retail 2012. read more…
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TOWN/SHOPPING CENTRES, SHOPPERS, SHOPPING CENTRE RESEARCH
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
26 January 2012
The economic outlook is not encouraging. Don Williams, BDO Head of Retail and Wholesale, was far from pessimistic at the Predicting 2012 seminar but suggested 2012 retail sales growth would only be 2.5% by value and 0.7% by volume. read more…
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GEOFF'S VIEW, RETAILERS, RETAIL RESEARCH
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
24 January 2012
The retail story of 2011/12 Christmas is less about sales and more about survival. Sales generally were better than in snow-struck ’10/11 but the number of retailers going into administration has been the highest since the ‘08/09 crisis. Few of the failures have been a surprise and sadly there is still a queue of struggling retailers. read more…
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STATISTICS, SNAPSHOP, CHRISTMAS SALES REPORT
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
17 January 2012
Peacocks, on the verge of administration, would be the biggest failure since the Woolworths collapse of 2008, which preceded a Christmas of Horrors for a host of retailers. This year is showing similar tendencies, but with all around them failing, or at least flailing, White Stuff has a reason to smile. read more…
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STATISTICS, SNAPSHOP
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
11 January 2012
NPS differences between Peak and Regular shoppers
In January, retail commentators turn their attention to the Christmas sales results and at FSP, we are no different – Christmas Sales Report 2011 read more…
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TOWN/SHOPPING CENTRES, RETAIL PULSE
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
06 January 2012
Once again FSP brings you an early insight into the UK Retail industry over the Christmas period. The first Christmas Sales Report is available here. read more…
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RETAILERS, CHRISTMAS SALES REPORT
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
23 December 2011
It's that time of year again! read more…
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RETAILERS, FUTURE OF RETAILING, STATISTICS, CHRISTMAS SALES REPORT
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
15 December 2011
Christmas reminds us of the human need for hope. In the depths of winter, our ancestors needed to know that new life would come. We are not fundamentally different. As evidence, the current ads from Coca Cola, “Holidays are Coming”, and John Lewis have been singled out in research as powerfully and positively evoking traditional values of hope. read more…
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GEOFF'S VIEW, RETAILERS, FACTORY OUTLET CENTRES, HIGH STREET
Posted by:
FSPRetail ,
08 December 2011
The principal role of marketing is to increase sales and profitability. Marketing managers use a variety of tools to accomplish this purpose but the aim is singular. It is simple to describe and much less easy to achieve. read more…
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RETAIL PULSE