Thursday 14 Sep 2017
Bristol Temple Meads records positive station retail growth ahead of major refurbishment
- Region & Route:
- Wales & Western: Western
- | Wales & Western
- Bristol Temple Meads records positive growth in station retail sales between April-June 2017
- Rise in sales for 21st successive quarter signals another year of growth for station retailers in Bristol Temple Meads
- Strong performance sets firm foundations for refurbishment of Bristol Temple Meads
New statistics released today by Network Rail show that total retail sales at Bristol Temple Meads grew by 3.6%* between April and June 2017, compared with the same period in 2016.
Retail sales in Bristol Temple Meads station, the city’s oldest and largest railway station, comes as the station prepares for a major wave of investment from Network Rail, with a new entrance, public square and shopping arcade planned by 2020.
The station has also seen a significant rise in overall passenger satisfaction, with 87% of passengers ‘very satisfied’ or ‘fairly satisfied’ with Bristol Temple Meads, up over 5% from the previous year.
Hamish Kiernan, Commercial Director of Retail for Network Rail, said: “Today’s results underline the positive performance of the retail offering at Bristol Temple Meads, which is set to be improved as part of the station’s impending refurbishment.
“Network Rail’s ongoing investment in its managed stations will deliver an even more positive experience for passengers at Bristol Temple Meads, whilst also generating vital funds to reinvest back into the railway.
“Our commitment to bringing in new and exciting retailers and improving the hospitality offer across our portfolio means that station users have more choice than ever before, from mainstays such as coffee and food-on-the go, right through to high-end fashion and homeware.”
Total sales growth at Network Rail station retailers across Britain grew by 5.29% in the first quarter of the new Financial Year, comparing favourably against British Retail Consortium figures which showed average total sales growth of 2.8% over the same period**.
Elsewhere in Britain, London Paddington (+40%), London Bridge (+15.14%) and King’s Cross (+13.96%) recorded the strongest sales growth, with Birmingham New Street (+13.31%) following closely behind.
The positive figures reflect Network Rail’s ongoing investment in improving the passenger experience and making stations destinations in their own right – with people choosing them as great places to meet, eat, shop and travel.
Notes to Editors
*Based on station sales data recorded between 1 April and 30 June 2017.
**This is an illustrative comparison only. The BRC comparison provides a snapshot of the retail industry, we are not comparing like-for-like.
Notes to editors
- Our managed stations
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National stations |
London stations |
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Birmingham New Street |
Cannon Street |
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Bristol Temple Meads |
Charing Cross |
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Edinburgh Waverley |
Euston |
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Glasgow Central |
King’s Cross |
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Leeds |
London Bridge |
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Liverpool Lime Street |
Liverpool Street |
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Manchester Piccadilly |
Paddington |
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Reading |
St Pancras International (lower level) Retail at St Pancras is managed by HS1 |
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Victoria |
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Waterloo |
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