It’s hoped a multi-million pound shopping development for Croydon will boost the area’s recovery after the devastating 2011 riots. The £1bn Westfield mall — overwhelmingly approved by council planners and backed by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson... Read More
The official start of the Christmas shopping season is upon us, with the UK following in the footsteps of the USA by celebrating Black Friday tomorrow. Traditionally, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving and sees US retailers offering their... Read More
John Lewis has, in recent years, become the undisputed champion in the Christmas retailing stakes, with its Christmas television advert and in-store decorations increasing its customer base exponentially at this time of year. Now, it appears that the... Read More
During the recession, a wealth of brands entering administration provided investment opportunities for existing retail groups willing to take a risk, with several seeing their decisions pay off now as consumer confidence rises. This has been the case for the... Read More
Ballymena has the highest proportion of empty shops in Northern Ireland, according to a new report. The town's vacancy rate has jumped from 17 per cent to 27 per cent over the past 12 months. The figures have been disputed by the head of the local... Read More
Retailers — who claimed that business rates should be reduced in line with falling rental values — have lost a three-year fight to change Scottish valuation law. Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow The national and local businesses, who each lodged... Read More
While retailers are eagerly anticipating the Christmas rush and the boom in profits it generally leads to, spirits have been somewhat dampened by recent news on the high street. After a massively successful summer season, it appears that the change in weather... Read More
The Christmas trading period always proves to be the busiest in the retail industry, with thousands of consumers flooding into their local shopping centres and spending hours online in order to find the perfect gift for friends and family members. However,... Read More
Land Securities, has revealed plans for a further two retail projects in key locations. Oxford and Glasgow are both to benefit from the creation of extensive and modern retail developments, with the initial groundwork expected to start in the coming months in... Read More
Tie Rack has become the latest retailer to announce the cessation of high street trading. The chain has now launched a closing down sale in order to shift stock before closing its 44 UK stores, with all trade in town and city centres due to finish by the end... Read More
