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
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
With Christmas a distant memory and Easter still more than a month away, many small businesses will be experiencing a slight lull, especially those operating in consumer facing industries. However, there are several ways in which SMEs can capitalise upon... Read More
Many retailers struggled to adapt to the growing trend for online retailing during the recession, with the lower prices of cheap imports and the ease of home delivery proving immensely attractive to consumers. However, thanks to initiatives such as click and... Read More
Tesco's new chief executive, Dave Lewis, has named the 43 stores he is closing as the first phase of his campaign to turn the struggling supermarket around. It's expected at least 2,000 staff will lose their jobs. Already dubbed "Drastic" Dave Lewis by... Read More
Space within the upcoming Grand Central Birmingham shopping centre is quickly filling up, with the development expected to bring a significant boost to the city centre when it opens later this year. The latest retailer to bag a unit is Foyles, with the... Read More
As international investment in the UK continues to grow, many retail groups are seizing upon the opportunity to offload loss making brands as a means of improving the overall performance of their assets. This is the case for the Arcadia group, which has this... Read More
Although supermarkets continue to struggle against the rise of the discounters, certain specialist stores still find that they often lose consumers to the “all under one roof” principle. This has been especially true at chocolatier Throntons, as along... Read More
During the recession, the overwhelming focus of the retail industry was directed towards the high street and the ensuing drop in occupancy levels that occurred after the financial crisis. However, although street teams such as the Portas Pilots continue to... Read More
