February was always going to be a tough month. Nationally, high streets felt the squeeze, and Sheffield was no exception — but the latest figures from Sheffield BID's (Business Improvement District) B...

If you've been into the city centre lately, you'll have noticed things are moving. March has brought a run of new openings and a couple of significant office announcements that together paint a pretty...

If Sheffield city centre has felt busy, active, but slightly different this past year, the data suggests that instinct is spot on.The latest BID Barometer from Sheffield BID shows that while festive trading dipped slightly in December, 2025 as a whole was remarkably steady — especially when compa...

A new after-work guide spotlighting 24 things to do in Sheffield city centre has been published—showcasing places to eat and drink, wellness experiences, cultural venues and leisure activities, including two standout new openings.The guide has been produced by Sheffield BID and is aimed at helpin...

Sheffield city centre has once again outperformed its regional neighbours and national averages, according to the latest BID Barometer from Sheffield BID.The September 2025 report shows a +3.4% increase in monthly sales compared to the same month last year, and a small but significant +0.2% rise ...

After a strong start to 2025, visitor spending in Sheffield city centre surged from £16.8m in January to £21.8m in May– that’s a whopping 30% increase in just five months, according to the latest BID Barometer.But June brought a twist: a sharp 8.5% drop, echoing national trends.So what’s going on...

Sheffield’s city centre continues to ride high in 2025, with the latest BID Barometer revealing a striking +10.2% rise in retail sales for May compared to last year — significantly outshining Leeds, Manchester and Nottingham, all of which saw declines.£21.8 million was spent in the city centre in...

Sheffield city centre is continuing to buck the national trend in 2025, showing steady growth in retail sales while other major cities struggle. According to the latest Sheffield BID Barometer, total spending in the city centre for April 2025 reached £19 million – up 1.9% on April last year – out...

Sheffield’s city centre retail sector has bucked the national trend, showing positive growth in sales while other major UK cities, including Leeds and Nottingham, have experienced significant declines.According to the February 2025 Sheffield BID Barometer, total monthly sales in Sheffield’s BID a...

High Street venues - new openings and business closures.

A Sheffield business body is marking a decade of work to improve the city centre this year.