There was a time when Oxford Street’s reputation had fallen to such an extent that many regarded it as a dismal shopping destination. Today, thanks to what has been described as a ‘phoenix-like transformation,’ Europe’s busiest shopping street is... Read More
Last week, Prime Minister David Cameron announced that a crackdown on internet pornography will come into effect by October, with adults having to “opt in” for access with their broadband provider. The change in law followed calls by various parenting... Read More
The impact of the excessively hot weather on high street trading was laid bare as one of the retail industry’s biggest names presented starkly contrasting results for its two operations. John Lewis Partnership said the protracted heat wave, which has... Read More
Everyone is aware of the difficulties facing retailers in the current economic climate. Equally there has been a great deal of speculation surrounding the impact of the rise in tuition fees. However, one company is targeting students with a series of... Read More
With the economic situation uncertain at best in the UK currently, it is hardly surprising that town centres in many areas are failing to live up to their potential. As out of town retail parks and internet shopping grow in popularity, traditional retail... Read More
The solution to illegal parking in a south London suburb has left locals and shopkeepers astonished and angry. Overnight, 22 huge boulders have been deposited on New Addington’s Central Parade prompting shoppers to ask if the area has been hit by a meteor... Read More
Demand for retail space fell again in the last quarter as economic uncertainty continues to depress the market. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) UK Commercial Market Survey, which was released on Friday, shows that take-up of high street... Read More
After a washout summer in terms of sales, retailers are hoping that winter will bring them better fortunes. Due to the wet weather which dominated most of the season, items such as summer clothing, barbecues and outdoor furniture failed to meet expectations... Read More
The Scottish Government is proposing business rates discounts as an incentive to bring unoccupied shops and offices back into use. Under the ‘Fresh Start’ scheme new occupants of properties that have been empty for 12 months or more will be entitled to a... Read More
Leading retailers including Carrefour, Walmart and Tesco are being forced to rethink the out-of-town hypermarket model in the face of changing consumer habits.... Read More
