The High Street has had a tough time in the press lately and in recent weeks the headlines have been littered with household names in the retail sector closing stores. Will the restaurant market be the saviour of the High Street?
The latest research by the Local Data Company has revealed that the number of store openings exceeded closures in the latter months of 2016, with the positive signs continuing into 2017.
With vacancy in the retail warehouse sector down to historically low levels, the competition for ‘new’ units from an increasingly diversified occupier has intensified the need for retail park owners to come up with creative solutions.
The latest research by the Local Data Company has revealed that the number of store openings exceeded closures in the latter months of 2016, with the positive signs continuing into 2017.
Food is now the driving activity for high street and out of town retail and leisure. The arrival of ‘Superfast’ food is a new concept – aimed at providing quality meals in a much reduced time.