Retail sales see strongest growth in six months

Retail sales have seen their strongest growth in six months as shoppers updated their winter wardrobes and started the school year with new computers and uniforms. Total UK retail sales were up 2% on last September, above the 12-month average growth of 1.1%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. However ongoing…

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Lakeside to host ‘Re:style Studio’ AW24 styling event

Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex is hosting a two-day ‘Re:style Studio’ styling event on the weekend of 12/13 October, which will blend AW24 fashion trends with eco-friendly practices to inspire shoppers. The event will showcase a variety of workshops – from colour matching to how to dress for your body shape – and opportunities to…

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Frasers Group snaps up three more shopping centres

Frasers Group has acquired three more shopping centres as it grows its UK property portfolio. The Frasers, Sports Direct and Flannels owner has confirmed the acquisition of the 600,000 sq ft Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter, which is home to over 60 retailers. It has also acquired the 350,000 sq ft Fremlin Shopping Centre in…

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