The Portas review has begun to have an impact on the town centres of Britain, with retailers using funds from the government to repaint facades, organise events to draw in consumers and generally bring a feeling of community back to the high street. However,... Read More
Skateboarders and graffiti artists are fighting plans to overhaul the Southbank Centre which will result in the loss of one of the key sites in the history of British skateboarding. And, despite promises to build a new skate park nearby, they have lodged an... Read More
Seven towns have been rewarded for the innovative ways in which they have transformed the fortunes of their high streets. In recognition of their accomplishments, each will receive a share of the £1 million High Street Renewal Fund which was established by... Read More
The retail industry is still attempting to recover after several long years of administrations, falling profits and rock bottom consumer disposable incomes. While the struggles are by no means over yet, glints of hope such as an increase in high street... Read More
Post Office workers have announced plans for their fourth walkout since Easter after the company confirmed plans to relocate 70 of its big high street and city centre branches to retailers. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), said the proposal to... Read More
Mary Portas has become one of the most significant characters in the battle to save the high street, with her plan to rejuvenate town centres splitting opinions up and down the country. Like her or loathe her, she certainly stands up for what she believes in... Read More
In direct contrast to recent years, the first quarter of 2013 yielded positive results for the high street. This theme has continued with positive annual results from Home Retail, owners of one of the high street’s key brands. For the first time in... Read More
The four-year decline in the prices paid for retail property sold in UK auction houses has slowed according to data released by industry analysts IPD. The IPD UK Retail Property Auction Index, produced in conjunction with leading commercial property... Read More
British Land reports that its Hampshire retail and leisure development, Whiteley Shopping Centre, is over 90 per cent let. Among the latest names to take space on the site are Fat Face (5,100 sq ft), The Body Shop (1,400 sq ft) and Jones Bootmaker (1,518 sq... Read More
Recently, things have been looking up for the high street, with consumer confidence on the up and higher footfall rates being recorded in Britain’s town centres than has been the case for several years. However, a profits warning posted by one of the high... Read More
