As consumer confidence returns, retailers are more able to capitalise upon an increase in revenue by investing improvements to their properties. This has seen bakery chain Greggs add healthy eating options to its menu, as well as installing seating in a large... Read More
The pub industry was one of the hardest hit areas of the economy during the recession, as consumers chose the supermarket over their local. And, it seems, this trend is one that is firmly embedded even following the recovery, with coffee shops now said... Read More
Next has become one of the dominant retailers of the high street, with its fashion forward lines attracting consumers and allowing it to finally overtake key rival Marks & Spencer. And it appears that this winning streak is set to continue, as it has now... Read More
Since the financial crisis banks have been disappearing from high streets across the country, with the vacated properties often opening as cafés or bars. However, TSB has announced this week it will defy the closure trend, and will instead open 30 new... Read More
During the recession, a number of popular high street retailers entered administration and vanished from town centres nationwide. Fortunately, entertainment brand HMV was saved from this fate and has now seen its popularity skyrocket – in fact, it is poised... Read More
During the recession, charities struggled due to a lack of donations from cash strapped consumers, with many relying upon their high street shops to ensure those in need received suitable help. Fortunately, with the economic recovery in full swing,... Read More
As consumers continue to fuel the retail industry’s recovery by upping their spending, high streets are once more beginning to look at how they can capitalise on the economic recovery to entice consumers back into town centres. Many are choosing to... Read More
The high street was one of the big casualties of the financial crisis with town centres nationwide recording steep increases in vacancy rates. Fortunately, this trend appears to be reversing thanks to the ongoing economic recovery, with July’s shop vacancy... Read More
Less than two years after it went into administration a West Yorkshire-based clothing retailer has unveiled multi-million pound expansion plans — making it one of the fastest growing companies on the high street. On the brink of bankruptcy — and... Read More
During the recession, bookmakers were one of the few businesses taking-up space on the high street. However, as the economic recovery continues to gather pace, local authorities have begun to wage war on gambling shops, meaning increasing numbers of... Read More
