Towards the end of last year, things seemed as if they were looking up for the high street. Despite the loss of JJB Sports, stores were beginning to report more positive sales figures than have been seen in some time in the run up to Christmas, with John... Read More
When a popular high street chain is forced to enter administration, there are always a number of factors administrators must take into account. Any debt accumulated which must be paid off and the number of staff who must be looked after during the process... Read More
Argos enjoyed a hugely successful third quarter of trading thanks to a busy Christmas period. The catalogue-based retailer looked to be a possible high street casualty only a few months ago, when mounting debt and a string of non-profitable stores seemed... Read More
The number of crimes affecting retail commercial properties has risen by 15.6 per cent in 2012, but the actual number of reported crimes has dropped according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Retailers should have the confidence to report a crime... Read More
Only a short time ago, industry experts were predicting that Dixons Retail, owner of both the Currys and PC World brands, could be going the same way as Woolworths, JJB Sports and Comet. Tablet computers proved popular over the Christmas... Read More
We are all aware of the situation on the high street at the moment. With once-popular brands entering administration and online shopping becoming the retail method of choice, towns and cities across the UK are suffering from an increasing number of empty... Read More
The high street has suffered another set-back following the announcement of HMV and Jessops both entering administration. Blockbuster GB Limited, the DVD and games rental firm, announced yesterday that it too has entered administration due to a change in... Read More
Last year was, to put it mildly, rather difficult for retailers on the high street, with popular chains such as GAME, Clinton Cards and JJB Sports all entering administration as a result of reduced consumer spending. Unfortunately, it seems that 2013 may not... Read More
Last week, it was announced that the bumper Christmas sales season so hoped for by retailers on the high street failed to materialise, with only a select few such as John Lewis enjoying a high measure of success during the past few weeks. This could spell... Read More
2012 was a tough year for small and large businesses alike, with many popular high street stores struggling to attract customers through their doors. In fact, trading was so poor that many high profile brands such as JJB Sports, Clinton Cards and Peacock’s... Read More
