Yorkshire and the Humber

May- 2018 -

31 May

High street health

Two interesting things struck me in our news coverage this month. First a new selling feature on photo-sharing social media app, Instagram, was ignored by more than 80% of retailers in its first week. A new ‘Shopping’ feature was rolled out to business accounts in the UK, as well as…

Mar- 2018 -

13 March

Economy

Lewis Catchpole

Study finds independent retail and leisure outlet growth is soaring

As multiple stores like New Look, Maplin and Toys ‘R’ Us close, a study by OnBuy.com has found that this has led to a rapid increase in the number of independent retailers. The study from the online retailer considered where multiple stores have declined in comparison to areas independent stores…

1 March

Retailers

Lewis Catchpole

Survey reveals average cost of an engagement ring

A recent survey conducted by Ripe Insurance has revealed the average money spent on an engagement ring. Some 1,500 people aged 18 and over from across the UK took part in the survey, which revealed that The traditional ‘three-month salary rule’ no longer stands, with the average person spending 1.7…

Nov- 2015 -

9 November

Retailers

Tom Davis

Britain’s shop vacancy rate falls to its lowest level since June 2010

The number of vacant shops in Britain stayed the same in October when compared with September, a month in which vacant shops fell to their lowest level since April 2010. That is according to the latest figures from the Local Data Company (LDC) which found that shop vacancy in October…

Oct- 2015 -

8 October

Economy

Tom Davis

Shop vacancy levels fall to five-year low

The number of vacant shops in Britain has fallen to its lowest since April 2010, according to new figures from the Local Data Company (LDC). In September, Britain’s shop vacancy levels fell to 12.9%. This was despite the leisure vacancy rate increasing from 8.13% in August to 8.16% in September…

May- 2013 -

30 May

Designers

Jewellery Focus Staff

Jeweller Jessica Flinn receives royal seal of approval

Acclaimed Sheffield jewellery designer and manufacturer Jessica Flinn has been recognised as one of Yorkshire’s top young entrepreneurs by the Duke of York.

Feb- 2013 -

19 February

Economy