As the consumer climate continues to improve, sports retailers in particular are noting a considerable uptick in sales due to customers spending more on gym equipment and sportswear. This, along with an international expansion programme, has allowed high... Read More
Shop vacancy rates fell to their lowest level in five years last month as increased consumer confidence translated into greater stability in the retail and leisure sectors. According to figures compiled by the Local Data Company (LDC), the number of... Read More
With Easter eggs flying off the shelves and consumers enjoying distinctly fuller wallets than this time last year, many retailers hoped that the Bank Holiday weekend would see a return to prosperity not experienced since before the recession... Read More
No-one, least of all landlords, likes to see empty shops blighting the high street. However, many of the occupiers taking up space around the country are not contributing to the overall health of local communities, a new study into the country’s... Read More
Although consumer confidence has improved massively in the past year or so, in Scotland it appears that shoppers remain unwilling to spend on their local high streets. This has seen total sales in February drop by 1.4 per cent year on year, raising concerns... Read More
Last year, the Government announced a review into the business rates system after widespread calls for an overhaul of commercial property tax. This week, the long awaited review has finally been launched and the results are expected to be announced in time... Read More
During the recession bookmakers were one of the few high street success stories, preventing shop occupancy levels falling even further. Subsequently local authorities have sought to use planning regulations to halt their proliferation amid fears over... Read More
The high street has been one of the main focal points of the retail industry since the beginning of the recession, with its various ups and downs becoming something of a barometer to measure the overall health of the industry as a whole. However, this year... Read More
As supermarkets fall further from favour with consumers, discounters including Aldi and Lidl and upmarket brands such as Waitrose are reaping the benefits by increasing their market share. However, a new study by business insurance broker Simply Business has... Read More
Before the recession, footfall on Britain’s high streets could generally be counted upon to remain high in January as retailers launched sales to make room for incoming spring and summer stock. However, thanks to changing retail habits this is no longer the... Read More
