The beautiful sunshine seen throughout summer lent a much-needed helping hand to the retail industry, with consumers flocking to the high street to pick up summer staples. However, it appears that this positive trend is set to continue even as autumn sets... Read More
Although the news from the retail industry has become increasingly positive of late, industry experts still believe that not enough is being done to rescue the ailing high street. This is despite the fact that, across the course of the summer, the high street... Read More
Despite the fact that several firms have been forced to enter administration recently, the overall news from the retail industry remains encouragingly positive. This is thanks, in large part, to a boom in consumer confidence which has seen retailers benefit... Read More
As you walk down your local high street, you may have noticed the odd charity shop along the way. But have you noticed that more and more are appearing at a startling rate? According to a report by the Local Data Company (LDC), there are around 10,000... Read More
In stark contrast to other banking groups, which are reducing their high street presence, Santander is planning to open dozens of new branches as part of its plans to make further advancement into the UK banking market. The Spanish giant hopes to grow... Read More
There was a time when you would need to visit the bank to make any changes on your account. Aspects like setting up a direct debit, making a payment to someone or checking your balance were all done solely in branches. But as the online market grew, the banks... Read More
The high street is always in the news. Whether it is regarding the number of empty shops or the efforts of the likes of Mary Portas and the Government to try and entice people to shop there. But now it seems that not only are the public put off from... Read More
A number of different methods have been put forward by experts in a bid to save the high street, with town centre redesigns and “activity days” common suggested solutions to a hugely complex solution. However, the British Retail Consortium, which... Read More
Scotland has been on a high this summer after Andy Murray smashed his way to victory and won Wimbledon. But that is not the only thing that Scotland has to smile about as the glorious sunshine, which even reached The Highlands, boosted high street sales... Read More
Last week, Movehut revealed that future plans for the high street are causing controversy between local authorities and the government. Under new legislation, empty shop units on the high street could be turned into affordable housing without the requisite... Read More
