London footfall takes costly hit as rail strikes wreak havoc on Christmas trade December 6, 2023 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 [...]
Global asset manager Brown Advisory hires ex-Chatham House chief to board December 6, 2023 Sir Robin Niblett will also be joined by Sian Westerman and Jasmine Whitbread on the $135bn manager’s International Advisory Board.
Various Eateries to capitalise on ‘reduced competition’ in casual dining market December 6, 2023 The business behind restaurants Coppa Club and Noci, Various Eateries, is looking to ramp up the rollout of both sites as it looks to capitalise on "reduced competition" in the casual dining market.
London high streets get pre-Christmas boost December 1, 2023 The number of people hitting the high street in London grew in November, according to the latest footfall statistics, as the capital gears up for a much needed festive boost. A new reading from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) shows that footfall in London reached -0.4 per cent in November down from -2.9 per cent [...]
Mulberry: Chief calls to scrap London tourist tax as losses widen November 30, 2023 Thierry Andretta, said that a weak economic outlook is impacting the entire luxury industry and called for UK government to bring back VAT free shopping for international tourists
London takes business crown as confidence hits highest since early 2022 November 30, 2023 New data from the Lloyds Business Barometer showed that business confidence in London rose nine points to 56 per cent in November.
Let’s be honest, smoking bans are pointless and will revive a war on drugs November 30, 2023 Rishi Sunak's government wants to ban anyone born after 2008 from purchasing tobacco products, but the arguments for prohibition are incredibly flimsy.
Signa: Selfridges owner files for insolvency in fresh blow for billionaire Benko November 29, 2023 Fears over the future of Signa have left many analysts speculating that it could lead to the sale of London's most iconic department stores.
Deliveroo is 50 per cent down on its offer price — can its first capital markets day turn the tide? November 29, 2023 Deliveroo is now 50 per cent down on its offer price after a return to dining out and Brits clamping down on takeaways knocked the firm off its perch.
Tech chief: It’s been ‘Black Friday all year’ on FTSE and the London Stock Exchange November 29, 2023 On the London Stock Exchange it’s been “Black Friday all year”, according to one of London’s top venture chiefs.