Government urged to save high street with 50,000 jobs lost in 2018 alone
Ailing high street retailers have been forced to let go almost 50,000 employees in 2018 alone, new research has revealed. more»
High Streets Initiative
Despite being one of the most recognisable symbols of Britain's retail economy, our high streets are under threat. A combination of taxes, shopping behaviour changes and local authority regulation are putting pressure on independent and small retailers. However, our High Streets Initiative will present the manifestation of these threats in real life and explain how the high street can future-proof itself for the next 100 years.
How small businesses are bringing the British high street back from the brink
Small business expert Michelle Ovens looks at how local retailers and initiatives are bringing prosperity back to UK high streets. more»
Traditional retail thinking isn’t working: It’s time to change now or shut up shop
Another day, another high street stalwart announces store closures. Coming hard on the heels of M&S cutting 27 stores, now House of Fraser is set to close 31 of its 59 stores and Poundworld is calling in the administrators. It is time retailers embraced change or face shutting up shop for good. more»
High streets are losing almost 60 bank branches every month – Check the impact on your area
Britain’s banks are closing at a rate of almost 60 branches each month, a consumer group has found, stripping vital services away from communities. more»
High street retailers reveal impact of anti-social behaviour amid rise in threats and assault
According to first-hand accounts from retailers, shoppers are likely to witness intimidation, drug dealing and vandalism when browsing their local high street. So what impact has anti-social behaviour had on their business? more»
House of Fraser denied £3m in tax reductions under business rates system
Doomed House of Fraser stores in England were denied almost £1m in business rates relief over the last year, analysis of government data has found. more»
Barbershops, vapes and coffee: How independents are changing the face of UK high streets
As pubs, estate agents and banks struggle to maintain a high street presence in 2018, new research has revealed which independent business are gaining a stronghold amidst the challenges facing retailers. more»
High street set for £1.33bn World Cup 2018 spending windfall – if England make it through group stages
Two weeks ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Britain's high street businesses have been promised a sales boost of up to £1.33bn during the tournament, as football fever drives fans into pubs, cafes and bars to watch England compete. more»
Infographic: Shoplifting has risen 4% since last year with 370,000 crimes being reported
Shoplifting come at a pricey expense for retailers, recent research shows that out of the £700m costs of retail crime, 71% is induced by stealing (British Retail Consortium). more»
Is this retail icon really the worst high street shop in Britain?
The retailer rated the worst in the UK has been in the bottom two for the past eight years, according to the results from the Which? annual shopping survey. more»
