Aurora Fashions has announced that it is currently negotiating with landlords in an attempt to reduce the cost of renting stores to house its subsidiary chains. The group, which owns brands such as Oasis, Coast and Warehouse, has warned that if no deal can be... Read More
Recent figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have revealed that life is beginning to return to the high street, with our town centres outperforming shopping centres and out of town retail complexes for the first time in several years.... Read More
Think back to March 2012, the sun was shining and we experienced a mini heat wave towards to end of the month. In fact March 2012 was probably the best month in terms of heat that we had last year. Now look at March 2013, snow, snow and more snow. Many... Read More
Since the economy took a turn for the worse, charities across the UK have struggled to make ends meet and continue to support the most vulnerable members of our society. Falling disposable incomes have caused many who donated on a regular basis to withdraw... Read More
After a poor Christmas the high street suffered several high profile collapses in early January. One of the chains which entered administration was camera retailer Jessops, which was forced to throw in the towel after several years of struggling against... Read More
More than 2,000 staff at the DVD rental firm Blockbuster have seen their jobs protected by an investment company that previously helped to rescue the Republic fashion group. Gordon Brothers Europe has bought 264 Blockbuster shops threatened with... Read More
Severe weather is continuing to cause chaos across the UK, disrupting transport and leaving many without power. With the freezing temperatures forecast to drag on until the bank holiday weekend, we could enter British Summertime with large areas of the... Read More
While the next few years are expected to be tough for those working in the retail industry, recent figures have shown a turning point in the post-recession doom and gloom. Camden High Street Thanks to initiatives such as pre-Christmas sales and... Read More
Glasgow is showcasing the city’s retail heritage in an exhibition that is open to the public and free to enter. A busy Buchannan Street in Glasgow The exhibition, which is now open, started on 18th March and will run until 3rd June. The event is run... Read More
Policy is killing small shops, says minister Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles, has called on councils to end the “over-zealous culture of parking enforcement” in a bid to help the high street. Speaking at the Conservative Spring Forum, Mr Pickles... Read More
