Total UK footfall decreased by 0.6% year-on-year (YoY) in January, up from -2.9% in December. The latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Sensormatic data, which covers the four weeks 04 – 31 Jan, also showed high Street footfall fell by 1.9% in January (YoY), down from -0.9% in December. Shopping Centre footfall decreased by 0.8% in January (YoY),……

Footasylum boss David Pujolar is departing from the company, effective yesterday (12 February). Source

Debenhams Group has partnered with PayPal on an AI-driven shopping experience. Source

Homewear retailer Habitat and social media platform Pinterest have unveiled the latest short story in their ‘Home of Attention’ series. The content series, which was launched in June 2025, shows audiences how to transform their spaces with a few “well-chosen” pieces. The spot is titled ‘The make your own rules table’ and was directed by……

Russell and Bromley was hit by EBITA losses of £12m in 2025 before entering administration last month, new administration documents reveal. Source

Quiz Clothing administrators have stepped up the business’s clearance sale throughout its stores as it presses ahead with its hunt for a buyer.  Source

UK shoppers are increasingly focusing on improving their health during 2026, according to new data from NIQ. Source

Stores are rapidly evolving into full-fledged media networks and channels, as retailers double down on retail media… Source

Fashion and lifestyle trade show Scoop will open at London’s Olympia National on Sunday (8 February), marking 15 years of the annual buying extravaganza. Bringing together international designers from fashion, accessories, lifestyle and home, the three-day event will welcome buyers, press and industry leaders to celebrate “creativity, craftsmanship and thoughtful discovery at the heart of……