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Mary Portas partners with Ankorstore to “breathe life” back into UK high streets

Retail expert and broadcaster Mary Portas and business-to-business marketplace Ankorstore have announced a partnership to revitalise the UK independent retail scene following the damaging effects of the pandemic. Portas, who was recently announced as the co-chair of the Better Business Act (BBA) campaign, will collaborate with Ankorstore on a...

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UK consumer footfall to hit high note on December 23

Visitor footfall within the UK's shopping centers and high streets is predicted to reach its peak on Tuesday, December 23 as shoppers scramble to purchase last minute Christmas gifts before the big day on Thursday. According to Experian, footfall is predicted to increase 53 percent compared to the daily average on December 23 following 'Panic...