Out of Town Shopping | Does it really work?

Out of Town Shopping | Does it really work? For many years now out of town shopping has been an ever increasing trend. New retail parks opening up everywhere, more and more stores moving out of town centres into retail parks.

But does it really work? Why is there such a focus on moving out of town centres?

Town Centre shoppingSome of the benefits for stores owners are obvious:

Newer buildings with lower maintenance costs. Often there is more space to use on a single or two floors. Easier access for deliveries of goods. Some say business rates are lower. Easier access for staff and delivery drivers, not needing to negotiat
By |2022-04-15T13:20:41+01:0015 April 2022|News / Blog|1 Comment
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10 reasons M&S in Colchester should not close down

10 reasons why we decided to start a petition...

10 reasons why M&S in Colchester should not close down   The news that M&S have decided to close their high street store in Colchester has sent shockwaves through our community. Many people have long since lamented the decline in our town centres, retail has had a battering over the last few years and we all know this.
  • Online Shopping
  • Covid -19
  • Brexit
  • The Cost of Living crisis
All have been given as reasons why the retail industry is in decline. But does that mean we should all give up or are there reasons to be optimistic and fight for our towns? Many people agree t
By |2022-04-15T13:24:58+01:0015 April 2022|News / Blog|1 Comment
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