Tag Archives: May

Footfall declined by 3.5% in May, compared with the same month last year when it fell by 0.4%, according to the latest statistics from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Springboard. Covering the four weeks from 28 April 28 to May 25, the BRC-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies report reveals that on a …

Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira (British Independent Retailers Association), has commented on the results of the latest retail sales monitor released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG, which show a 2.7% slump in retail sales in May. Excluding Easter distortions, this represents the biggest decline since the BRC-KPMG record began …

Retail sales in May hit ‘the biggest decline on record’ according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG. Covering the four weeks from April 28 to May 25, the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor reports that on a total basis, sales decreased by 2.7% in May. Excluding Easter …

Lakeland customer ambassador Wendy Miranda has revealed her top nine buys for this month. She said: “With summer on its way, here are my favourite must-haves to make the most of warmer days to come. From getting the job done faster in the kitchen to alfresco entertaining, here are the …

We are now working on the May 2019 issue of Housewares Magazine, which includes the following features: • Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electricals: Preview • Chicago Show: Review • Tools and Gadgets • Outdoor Cooking and Dining • Baking and Icing • Eco-Friendly Products • Childrensware • Colour in the …

UK online retail sales rose 19.4% year-on-year in May, according to the latest IMRG – Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index. The Index tracks online sales, defined as ‘transactions completed fully, including payment, via interactive channels from any location, including in-store’. In a month that saw scorching temperatures, a royal wedding, the …

UK retail footfall fell in May by 0.4% on the previous year – a marked improvement over March and April, which recorded declines of 6% and 3.3% respectively, according to the BRC (British Retail Consortium)-Springboard’s monthly monitor. “However,” BRC-Springboard, noted, “footfall was still down, despite May being a great month …

UK retail sales increased by 2.8% in May on a like-for-like basis from May 2017, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – KPMG monthly retail sales monitor. On a total basis, sales increased 4.1% in May, against an increase of 0.2% in May 2017. This is above the 3-month …