Sheffield City Council has been advised to "get its act together" and take action to deal with the future of the Sevenstone retail scheme after failing to publicly reveal the result of its supposed "crunch" talks. Deputy PM and Sheffield Hallam MP, Nick... Read More
When we think of July, we usually think of hot weather, a nice beach and a barbeque. But for one shop owner when they think of July, they think of Christmas shopping. Truro Cathedral Yes that’s right, a shop on the high street has opened up in Truro,... Read More
Sports Direct has become something of an unstoppable force in the UK, with majority shareholder Mike Ashley steadily building an empire on the bones of collapsed rival chains such as JJB Sports. It is hardly surprising, then, that the past year has proven to... Read More
While no retailers can be said to have coasted through the recession unscathed, Mothercare suffered particularly at the hands of the economic downturn. Online competition from e-tailers such as Amazon and the ever-expanding market for baby clothing from... Read More
The retail industry has experienced a significant boost during the current heatwave, with DIY stores, garden centres and supermarkets particularly enjoying their moment in the sun. However, the hot weather has not yielded hugely positive results for all... Read More
While the economy is showing positive signs of recovery, there is still a long way to go. Inflation remains at a worrying level, and this in turn is having a negative effect on consumers – especially those still struggling with pay freezes or very low... Read More
The recession took a heavy toll on retailers, with both high street brands and luxury labels struggling to keep their heads above water. However, with the economy slowly recovering, many of these firms are now experiencing a welcome return to form as... Read More
During the global financial crisis, consumers were forced to tighten their belts and cut down on non-essentials. This had a huge impact on luxury brands including Mulberry and Burberry, who tend to perform well in overall UK sales yet saw a huge reduction in... Read More
Dalston’s Kingsland Shopping Centre is set to be demolished to make way for a new mixed use development that could also threaten the future of a popular community garden. The owner of the centre, commercial property company Criterion Capital, is... Read More
High street guru Mary Portas has come up with another plan to reduce town centre vacancy rates and increase footfall. The latest review of the Portas Pilots scheme reveals that a consultation will take place over the next six months to examine the benefits of... Read More
