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 in Bath Closes Store Early After Earning Just £4.50 in One Day Friday, July 25, 2025 shopkeeper bath independent retail store-closure economy footfall smallbusiness struggle lifestyle Natasha Whiting, the 35-year-old owner of Hidden—a boutique shop in Bath specializing in British-made lifestyle products such as homeware, books, candles, ceramics, crockery, and cards—recently faced an exceptionally tough … 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
Revitalizing Yeovil Taxi Ranks Supports Town Regeneration Monday, April 14, 2025 yeovil taxi ranks regeneration somerset council refresh programme accessibility footfall Yeovil’s taxi ranks are set to undergo significant changes in the next few months as part of the town’s broader regeneration effort. Somerset Council’s ongoing Yeovil Refresh programme aims to enhance the … Read More