An interesting new trend has emerged on the high street – while retail and leisure firms continue to invest in growth and open stores, banking chains are increasingly choosing to close branches or alternatively open concessionary outlets in existing retail... Read More
Coffee chains have become ubiquitous in our town centres, helping to alleviate property vacancy rates and boost high street growth. Their popularity ensures that the acquisition of smaller chains has become a prime target for many retail and hospitality... Read More
Although retailers are experiencing better conditions than were seen during the recession, many are still struggling amidst fluctuating levels of consumer confidence and increasing energy bills. The exception to this rule has so far been home ware and... Read More
As the economy continues to improve, a growing number of high street properties are occupied by hairdressers, nail salons and tanning parlours – demonstrating a renewed willingness on the part of consumers to spend on luxuries and pampering... Read More
UK fashion retailers are enjoying a stronger sales period of late, with the wet weather and chilly temperatures encouraging consumers to spend on winter clothing still found on the sales rails of many stores. Combined with the increase in sales over the past... Read More
High Street footfall has long been one of the most accurate measurements of consumer confidence, but with the advent of online retailing this changed dramatically. Now, it is seen more as a means of determining how well attempts to rejuvenate high street... Read More
The high street has been at the epicentre of the retail industry’s focus for some time now, with several industry figures presenting reports to the government outlining potential “rescue” plans which would see consumers return to town centres rather... Read More
At the height of the recession, shop vacancy rates became a real issue for town centres attempting to keep their high streets alive. A combination of low consumer spending, increasingly high business rates and the rising cost of utility bills had a... Read More
Coffee shop chains have become major features of high streets, shopping centres and motorway service stations in the UK, with brands such as Costa Coffee and Starbucks continually raising profits even while other retail businesses failed during the recession.... Read More
The Gherkin is a landmark on the London skyline and one of the most significant commercial developments in the City. Now the architect behind the building, Ken Shuttleworth, has set his sights on rejuvenating Britain’s ailing high streets. Mr... Read More
