Streets Ahead – The High Street Shops Taking Britain by Storm

Though there’s still uncertainty in the British retail market – with retail sales climbing and collapsing on what seems to be a month-to-month basis – there’s still some noticeable trends in the types of stores that are raking in the customers. ... Read more

Now Trending: The Future of Specialist Retail Stores

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a property, or even set up a business of your own, it doesn’t hurt to know where the retail market is heading. Though there’s been plenty of talk of the high street being ‘wiped out’ by online sales, there’s ... Read more

Milton Keynes

5 benefits of relocating your business to Milton Keynes

 1. The Commute to Milton Keynes Milton Keynes is well located in the UK; at the centre point between London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge. By train, commuters can travel in from London within 35 minutes. This allows for global opportunities ... Read more

Ikea set to trial smaller format stores in the UK

Swedish furniture giant Ikea have revealed plans to trail smaller stores in an attempt to reach more customers across the UK. Ikea currently have 18 warehouse-style outlets across the UK, meaning shoppers often have to travel long distances to ... Read more

Government announces review on retail rates

The government has announced it will be undertaking the biggest review of national business rates in a generation. This announcement comes as statistics revealed that more stores closed than opened in 2014, making business rate discounts even more ... Read more

5 things that make a great high street

High streets in the UK face constant challenges to survive and thrive in the modern era. Competition from online retailers and the changing habits of consumers means that it is the most creative and understanding towns that attract people to their ... Read more