Wigan is set to benefit from a large scale commercial development scheme, with proposals by Vale Retail expected to be approved next week. Designed by Edinburgh based Comprehensive Design Architects and covering a total of 500,000 sq ft, the £60... Read More
During the recession, a number of development schemes around the country stalled due to a lack of funding. Now, as the recovery continues to intensify, a growing number of these projects are restarting, including a £30 million retail and leisure development... Read More
The Scottish high street was one of the worst-hit victims of the recession, as the lower consumer spending power felt throughout the country was particularly pronounced north of the border. Yet fortunately, like most areas of the UK, Scotland is now beginning... Read More
Shopping centre operator Intu Properties has reported continuing improvement in retailer demand, in its interim management statement which was published today. The company also confirmed that its £1.2 billion development programme is on track. Intu,... Read More
Since overtaking key rival Marks & Spencer in terms of both market share and annual sales, high street fashion retailer Next has been keen to continue building momentum in order to remain at the top of the chain. This has seen it engage in a... Read More
Europe’s largest listed commercial property company, Unibail-Rodamco, is to showcase its latest development schemes at MAPIC 2014. The company, which has assets valued at €33.6 billion, will be exhibiting on two stands at the annual international... Read More
The Kingsgate Centre is currently one of Yorkshire’s most successful retail destinations, with the Huddersfield town centre development attracting consistently strong levels of footfall all year round. However, owner WD Huddersfield Ltd has now... Read More
Despite recent reports indicating that retail rents are finally showing signs of growth, the sector remains deeply polarised with high vacancy rates still a feature of many regional markets. However, a new initiative has been launched this week... Read More
The owners of Cumbria’s largest shopping centre are considering proposals for a major extension which, they hope, will elevate spending and tourism income in England’s northernmost county. If the plans go-ahead, The Lanes in Carlisle will be... Read More
One of the key legacies of the recession has been an apparent desire on behalf of consumers to continue to seek bargains wherever possible, whether they are shopping for weekly groceries or high end luxury items. This has seen out of town designer outlets... Read More
