Retail

September 11, 2019

Store closures hit record levels as restructurings drive largest net decline in testing retail climate

The first half of 2019 saw a net decline of 1,234 chain stores on Britain’s top 500 high streets - the highest number since analysis by PwC and the ...

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February 27, 2019

Mall metamorphosis  – how are shopping centres adapting to changing consumer demands?

As we are in the middle of the reporting season for the major shopping centre owners (REIT’s), I wanted to shine a spotlight on the shopping centre ...

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February 13, 2019

How has the British high street changed since 2012?

2012 was a year of challenges for the retail sector. With the country back in a recession, things were not easy for retailers. Spending was reducing ...

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February 7, 2019

What impact do Christmas markets really have on footfall?

Christmas is once again a distant memory - we’ve taken down our trees, put away the decorations and Britain’s festive market stalls have closed until ...

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January 23, 2019

An interview with Jamie Robertson, UK CEO of new coffee concept, Roasting Plant

I recently attended the launch of the Roasting Plant’s UK store, which to put simply was rather impressive. The main attraction of the launch was the ...

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January 16, 2019

It’s a plant-based life, for us – a review of the vegan food market in the UK

After a month of indulgence, the beginning of a new year gives us a chance to start a fresh. January is the month where we all look to make ...

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