Coronation: 250,000 tourists set to serve up a multi-million pound boost to London’s pub and retail sector King's Coronation London’s retail and pub businesses are gearing up for a multi-million pound boost in trade over the weekend of the King’s Coronation in May as tourists flocking to the city will send sales in drinks and shopping to new highs. Sarah Willingham, owner of bar group Nightcap PLC, told City A.M that the celebration is [...]
London footfall takes costly hit as rail strikes wreak havoc on Christmas trade Rail strikes Footfall across greater London declined by -8.3 per cent on Tuesday as rail strikes led shoppers to steer clear of the high street, spelling more misery for the capital’s retailers amid the vital Christmas period. According to the latest reading from MRI Software, Tuesday was the most impacted day so far, with footfall in central [...]