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UK footfall jumps 7.2% in April

UK footfall increased by 7.2% in April (YoY), up from -5.4% in March, the BRC has revealed. During the four weeks from 6 April to 3 May, footfall increased across all segments – high street by 5.3%, retail parks by 7.5% and shopping centres by 5.6%. Across nations, footfall also…

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UK sales increase 1.1% in March thanks to good weather boost

UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in March, against a growth of 3.5% in March 2024, with gardening and DIY sales being boosted by good weather. New data from the BRC and KPMG revealed that the increase was below the 3-month average growth of 1.6% and…

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Bradley’s pearl jewellery sales soar 20% amid Castle Howard collection launch

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has reported a 20% rise in pearl jewellery sales since April 2024. The brand said it coincided with the launch of its exclusive Pearl Collection at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard, and an increased interest at its Low Petergate boutique. The Pearl Collection…

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Bumper Easter week to boost footfall by +6.6%

Footfall is forecast to rise by +6.6% across all UK retail destinations over the week of Easter, according to MRI Software. MRI said it anticipates that shoppers will “flock” to retail parks this week to stock up on Easter essentials ahead of the weekend with the latter part of the…

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Bradley’s Jewellers extends its Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collaborative collection with jewellery house Fabergé. Joining the range is the 18k gold Fabergé Yorkshire Rose brooch and stud earrings, which mirrors the shape of the floral bloom “that’s become an enduring symbol of the region”.…

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Fabergé announces exclusive collaboration with Yorkshire jeweller

Fabergé is set to launch a Yorkshire Rose egg pendant at Easter, designed exclusively by Yorkshire jewellery designer Kay Bradley who runs the independent boutique jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers in York. The piece features a hand-enamelled Yorkshire Rose with a yellow sapphire centre in homage to the region’s heritage. Bradley…

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Footfall sees largest increase since Easter during half-term week

Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 8.2% last week from the week before, a greater increase than in any week since Easter 2022, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all three key destination types; by 10.7% in shopping centres, by 8.7% in high streets and by 4.2% in retail…

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Bradley’s Jewellers expands Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection

Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collection in collaboration with Fabergé, and the jeweller plans to continue developing the collection alongside its own-brand Yorkshire Rose bridal and fine jewellery offering. Its latest addition, the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Charm is crafted from 18k gold and…

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Footfall drops again in April

Footfall in UK retail destinations dipped once again in April 2022, falling to -15.9%, down from a decline of -15.3% in March 2022, according to the latest figures from Springboard. It said that the month was “salvaged” by Easter in the second week, when footfall rose by +9.1% from the…

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Hatton Garden burglar ordered to pay back nearly £6m

The final member of the Hatton Garden burglary gang to be jailed has now been ordered to pay back nearly £6m by the Met Police, or serve an extra seven years in jail. Michael Seed was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment in March 2019 after being found guilty of conspiracy…

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