Tag Archives: Diversity

Shops opening and expanding, queues outside: the High Street picture that’s not making the national news

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Leigh Sparks

I recently had an exchange with Iain Nicholson around media coverage of the high street. it followed my recent diatribe about data. I have known Iain for a few years and admired the work he has been doing in towns … Continue reading →

Posted in Car Parking, Consumers, Creative Places, Government, High Streets, Independents, Local Retailers, Localisation, Oxfordshire, Places, Planning, Policy, Producers, Record stores, Retail Diversity, Retail Economy, Retailers, Small Shops, Small Towns, Spaces, town centre first, Town Centres, Towns, Vacancies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Local Data Company/University of Stirling Scottish Town Centres – Upcoming Event

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Leigh Sparks

The Local Data Company and the University of Stirling are introducing a report on retailing in Scotland’s Top 100 Towns and Cities on 17th December at KPMG’s offices in Edinburgh. We are limited to 50 places and attendance is FREE, … Continue reading →

Posted in High Streets, Places, Retail Diversity, Retailers, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Town Centres, Vacancies | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mary Portas and High Streets – Good Luck!

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Leigh Sparks

Well, at least this celebrity has worked in retailing and has had some success, albeit most notably on a makeover programme. The last thing high streets and town centres need is simply a makeover. But anyhow, the UK Government has … Continue reading →

Posted in Consumer Change, Government, High Streets, Mary Portas, Retail Policy, Scotland's Town and High Streets, Town Centres | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment