Matthew Hopkinson
InsightFuture of town centres depends on state of independents
Latest figures point to precarious position of high streets worsening. By Matthew Hopkinson
InsightSouth-east performance stabilises vacancy rate
The national retail property vacancy rate remained stable at 14.6% in the second quarter, except in May, when it dropped to 14.5%. This equates to more than 23,000 shops lying vacant in Britain’s top 650 town centres.
InsightShop vacancy rate returns to record high
The start to 2012 has been as challenging as the previous three years’ first quarters.
InsightTwo-dimensional data reveal unseen retail detail
Although it has been lower than in previous years, investment in retail and leisure continued in 2011.
InsightGreggs wins Great British bake-off
Recent news from the takeaway food market has shown improving sales by baker Greggs.
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Westfield Stratford City to suck trade from its neighbours
A new giant has joined the ranks of the UK mega-shopping centres
InsightPublic rally for riot-hit retailers shows strength of demand
UK retail has faced new and unique challenges in the last decade — challenges that have taken hold faster and with lasting impact more than ever before
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First half of 2011 brings multiple wounds for high street
Local Data Company’s 2011 first-half review
InsightIndependents stand strong in beleaguered shopping sector
Over the past three years, the retail and leisure market has undergone the fastest evolution in its history
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Gamblers and gourmets are transforming high street
There has been a fundamental change over the last two years about the definition of “pitch”
InsightFlu, hangovers and eternal youth drive healthy sales growth
The last few months have been busy for health and beauty retailers
