Kurt Geiger boosted by strong sales of accessories

Kurt Geiger has seen sales in its gift category surge by 70% since the beginning of November which has made it optimistic for Christmas trading.

The footwear brand’s creative designer Rebecca Farrar-Hockley told This is Money that sales of accessories such as bags, tumblers and hats have been particularly popular.

The brand’s average transaction value is also up, with an increase of 20% year-on-year, as customers buy higher quality items.

Farrar-Hockley added: “Customers are loving some of our more expensive styles. These typically have a higher-than-average retail price due to the workmanship required.”

The news comes as Kurt Geiger launches its Transport for London range which has been inspired the Elizabeth line’s purple shade.

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Angela Beevers is Director of Content & Events Strategy at The Retail Bulletin, where she has worked since 2011. She leads the publication's news team and oversees its daily coverage of the UK retail sector, from breaking developments to the early-morning release of retailers' trading updates and financial results. Over more than 15 years at The Retail Bulletin, she has interviewed many of the industry's most innovative founders and leaders. She also shapes content for The Retail Bulletin's events and leads delegate engagement for its most high-profile events. Her areas of focus include: Retail news · Trading updates and financial results · Retail leadership · Industry events

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