This page provides a listing of, and links to, some of the media commentary produced by Leigh Sparks on various retail related topics.
April
Top retail academic says John Lewis bosses will aim to get best possible deal they can to stay in Aberdeen, Press and Journal, 6th April
March
Where will Covid leave our towns – and the Co-ops that operate in them? Co-op News, March 31st
Retail expert says bosses will regret their decision, comment on the closure of John Lewis in Aberdeen, Press and Journal, 25th March
February
Scottish National Investment Bank should fund revival of Covid ravaged high streets, Herald, 11th February
Five year ban on out of town developments could save Scotland’s high streets – report and piece on Town Centre Action plan recommendations, Herald, 7th February
The publication of the Town Centre Action Plan Review (Chair: Leigh Sparks) is covered in a range of places:
Scotsman, The Times, Edinburgh Evening News, Press and Journal, The Herald, Sunday Post, The Courier, Evening Express, Evening Telegraph, Daily Business all 3rd February, Scottish Construction Now, 4th February
and a commentary piece in the Times (the Thunderer), 3rd February
I also appeared on ITV Borders, Representing Border, ITV News, 3rd February
January
Losing iconic name is a massive blow to iconic city street, Daily Record, 26th January
Is Jenners’ closure the end of Princes Street’s last department store or a warning shot? Scotsman, 25th January
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