UK consumer confidence continues to move higher. From the record lows of late 2022, a steady recovery has gathered pace. 

Celine has this week opened a summer-themed pop-up inside Harrods in London, inspired by St Tropez, while at the other end of the price scale, PrettyLittleThing is also thinking all-things Cote d’Azur.

​Farfetch’s Q1 was an underlying story of progress with talk of a return to profits soon. But it also suffered from the negative impact of currency exchange and a tough backdrop meant more red ink in the accounts.

​The result might not have been a good one for the UK’s entrant at last weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest, but Liverpool, which staged the event, enjoy record 2023 footfall and sales at its key shopping mall.

April’s Easter holiday uplift in England was also seen north of the border last month as Scottish sales for the 2-29 April period rose 9%.

Online fashion giant Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has named Celine Lefebvre as its General Manager for the Middle East, effective 23 May.

First the good news. For the year ending 31 March, commercial property giant British Land leased out 3.4 million sq ft of space and portfolio occupancy is now 96.7%.

​Shoppers are ready to embrace the world of technology that’s opening up before them, new research from BNPL giant Klarna claims.

​We can expect to see more products on sale globally carrying the distinctive roundel and moquette fabric designs used by London’s public transport system Transport for London (TfL).

Land Securities has swung to an annual loss, as surging interest rates and broader economic woes weighed on the valuation of its portfolio. But it’s progressing reasonably well in terms of letting prime retail space.

​It may not come as a surprise, but research seems to have confirmed that the highest value e-shoppers are the most sustainability-focused in a world of consumers who are generally prioritising eco-awareness more often.

It was no surprise that Boohoo swung to a statutory loss in its latest full year as sales fell and costs rose, although the company remains upbeat for the medium term and its ability to get back to profitable growth.

​Womenswear brand Rouje has opened its first international store with a debut on South Molton Street in London’s West end.

Chanel is continuing to refresh its group of brand ambassadors, on Monday confirming French-American actor Timothée Chalamet as the new face of fragrance Bleu de Chanel

London property giant GPE is progressing with its eco strategy and on Monday gave us an update on its 2020-launched Sustainability Statement of Intent, entitled 'The Time is Now’.

​Zara has been opening a series of flagship stores in the UK and the latest will be at Trinity Leeds where it’s taking over the former home of Topshop.