Somerset Town Defies Trends with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton somerset footfall businessgrowth retail independentshops entrepreneurship economy localbusinesses investment Taunton is experiencing a refreshing surge in activity, defying national trends with increasing footfall and a wave of new businesses enriching Somerset’s economy. Recent data reveals that Taunton’s weekly footfall has risen … Read More
Somerset Town Defies the Odds with Thriving Retail Scene Saturday, October 11, 2025 taunton s somerset retail footfall businessgrowth entrepreneurs independentshops economy investment hospitality Taunton is bucking the national trend, showing promising signs of retail and economic vitality. Recent data reveals a 2.1% increase in weekly footfall in the town so far this year, significantly outperforming the UK average … Read More
Surprising Somerset Town Leads Town Centre Growth Amid National Decline Saturday, August 30, 2025 bridgwater somerset footfall towncentre growth visitornumbers southwest placeinformatics investment development A town in Somerset is standing out against the national decline in town centre footfall, showcasing impressive growth in visitor numbers. The latest June 2025 Town Centre Visitor Report from Place Informatics, the UK’s … Read More
Surprising Growth in Bridgwater Defies UK Town Centre Footfall Decline Saturday, August 30, 2025 bridgwater somerset footfall visitornumbers towncentre southwest investment regeneration retail tourism Bridgwater, a historic town in Somerset, is bucking the national trend by experiencing a rise in town centre footfall while many other UK locations face declines. According to the June 2025 Town Centre Visitor Report by Place … Read More
Clarks Village Sales Surge as Shoppers Embrace Retail and Leisure Experience Saturday, August 16, 2025 clarksvillage retail salesgrowth footfall shoppingexperience fashion leisure landsec outlet summersales Clarks Village has witnessed a remarkable 14.2% increase in sales between April and June this year compared to the same period last year, according to data from its owner, Landsec. This impressive growth is driven by a blend … Read More
Shopkeeper Closes Shop After Taking Just £4.50 in a Day Friday, July 25, 2025 retail independent bath business economy footfall crisis shopping local storefront Natasha Whiting, 35, owner of Hidden in Bath, recently made the tough decision to close her shop early after a particularly challenging day in which she only took £4.50 in sales. Hidden, which specializes in British-made … Read More