heatwave news and archive

Too hot to shop! Soaring heat sees high streets abandoned

With Transport for London (TFL) urging commuters to only travel if necessary, the soaring temperatures are having a dampening effect on the high street in the capital and across the country. The Met Office has issued its first ever red warning for high heat for parts of the UK, including London, with temperatures forecast to reach 40 degrees....

Retail

Heatwave causes high street footfall slump

Soaring temperatures and an absence of international tourists saw high street footfall fall by 0.5 percent compared to last week. The latest data from retail experts Springboard reveals that footfall across UK retail destinations rose marginally last week, up 0.8 percent compared to 3.8 percent in the previous week. Despite the hot weather -...

Fashion

Summer heatwave affects winter sales

The Brits are not likely to complain about the late summer weather, with more sunshine in September than in July. But for retailers it is a different story, and shifting winter clothing such as expensive outerwear, is proving less popular than the same time last year on the trading calendar. The UK heatwave, which is expected to continue into...