All High street & town centre articles – Page 32
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NewsBRC calls for ‘high street rethink’ as retail employment falls
The British Retail Consortium has called on the new prime minister to “rethink the high street strategy” as retail jobs decline across the country.
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NewsCBI and BRC welcome Johnson but warn of challenges
The Confederation of British Industry and British Retail Consortium have welcomed the appointment of Boris Johnson as the new prime minister but warned of the issues facing business and retail more widely.
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OpinionOpinion: Token gestures cost less than rent and rates reform
Last year’s announcement of yet another high street taskforce had me channelling the cultural icon that is Brenda from Bristol as I shouted across the office “What, another one??!!”.
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NewsAlmost one in six high street shops lie empty
The shop vacancy rate in the UK stands at 15.9%, according to figures released by local councils to restructuring specialist Duff & Phelps.
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AnalysisRetail property 2030: fewer shops, cheaper rents, indie anchors
As declining footfall, spiralling business rates and the ongoing penetration of ecommerce lead to a perfect storm for the shop, Retail Week looks at what the future holds for retail property.
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NewsUK retailers suffer ‘summer slump’ as footfall falls in June
UK retailers suffered a tough start to summer, as footfall dropped across high streets and shopping centres, though retail parks saw a marginal uptick.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the new prime minister mean for retail?
As the battle to become the next prime minister nears its conclusion, Retail Week investigates the impact a Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt premiership would have on retail.
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OpinionMove of the Week: ‘Beating heart’ of Pret A Manger steps down
It will very soon be the end of an era at Pret A Manger, following the news that Clive Schlee will step down as chief executive at the end of September after 16 years leading the business.
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Retail VoiceRetailers must prioritise the in-store experience
To survive on today’s high street, retailers must transform their stores into immersive shopping destinations
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Have a butcher's at the future high street
Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s opening a meat-free butcher in east London – and what free-from stores might come next.
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NewsSports Direct opts for town centre with freehold acquisition
Sports Direct has acquired the freehold of a former TJ Hughes building in a town centre, relocating from a nearby out-of-town retail park in the process.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How technology can save the high street
Hard times on the high street have been thrown into stark relief in the wake of news that Boots may close as many as 200 stores, while a CVA at Arcadia will result in about 50 closures.
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NewsUK retailers suffer worst May in six years as footfall plummets
UK retailers suffered the steepest level of monthly footfall decline in six years during May, according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
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OpinionOpinion: Together we can solve retail property's conundrums
I’m now about halfway through my tenure as Revo president and what a time to be at the beating heart of the retail property industry.
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NewsMatalan profits rise despite 'tough climate'
Matalan has posted an uptick in full-year profit before tax and total sales that boss Jason Hargreaves attributed to “sales, margin, and cost management performance”.
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NewsAmazon launches 'Clicks and Mortar' pop-up shops
Amazon is opening 10 pop-up stores across the UK to champion the products of more than 100 of its small business partners.
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VideoWatch: As Boots mulls closures, is there still value in shops?
As Boots reviews the future of more than 200 of its shops, the Retail Week team debate whether there is still value in operating large store estates.
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NewsJohn Lewis ploughs £21m into Peterborough refurb
John Lewis & Partners is investing £21m in refurbishing its Peterborough store in the Queensgate shopping centre.
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers and landlords can restore faith in CVAs
With Arcadia Group becoming the latest high street retailer to pursue a CVA to close stores and slash rents, retail landlords are increasingly reaching the end of their tether. British Property Federation boss Melanie Leech outlines how the gulf between retailers and landlords can be closed
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AnalysisAnalysis: How M&S is getting back to shopkeeping
Marks & Spencer has reported a fall in full-year profits and sales as it presses on with its transformation plan.