Is there life left in high streets?
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1409) 9 March 2001, 10(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Latest findings from retail market researcher Verdict indicate that the public is doing more of its shopping in out-of-town retail centres. Verdict's survey predicts out-of-town sales will grow by 34% in the next five years. In the light of these findings, considers what lies in store for the high street. Presents differing views of interested parties. Suggestions put forward to preserve the high street include making it cheaper to shop in town centres. One commentator predicts that the high street will survive, as town centres are taking measures to reinvent themselves as "total shopping experiences". Some predict the future will bring fewer dominant town centres.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS63673 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 111607-1001 |
Latest findings from retail market researcher Verdict indicate that the public is doing more of its shopping in out-of-town retail centres. Verdict's survey predicts out-of-town sales will grow by 34% in the next five years. In the light of these findings, considers what lies in store for the high street. Presents differing views of interested parties. Suggestions put forward to preserve the high street include making it cheaper to shop in town centres. One commentator predicts that the high street will survive, as town centres are taking measures to reinvent themselves as "total shopping experiences". Some predict the future will bring fewer dominant town centres.