The UK high street has long been a reflection of changing consumer habits. From the rise of chain retail to the shift toward leisure and hospitality, each era leaves its mark on the types of businesses that occupy our town centres. Now, a new wave ... Read more
The shift towards remote and hybrid working has reshaped many aspects of daily life, including shopping and spending habits. With fewer people commuting into city centres five days a week, local and suburban retail venues have emerged as unexpected ... Read more
Whozoo is the UK’s first hybrid commercial estate agency, empowering self-employed agents to have successful careers in the commercial and development property sector – on their terms. We operate in the mass market and treat every property owner with ... Read more
A February 2020 report focusing on the Midlands area of the UK revealed that high street shoppers desire more leisure facilities to tempt them away from the ease of online shopping and out on to the streets. Millennials are thought to be a major ... Read more
It has been well-reported that physical shops and retailers have been struggling in recent years due to the shift to internet shopping. With many retailers falling into CVA and administration in 2018, a lot of retail units are being left empty. In ... Read more
Since the start of 2018, the number of companies entering a CVA agreement has increased by 143%. 12 Companies have had a CVA approved this year, including ToysRUs, House of Fraser and New Look. A further 15 companies have entered into administration. ... Read more
Many retailers in the UK have announced their financial troubles since the start of 2018. Toys R Us went into administration and have announced the closure of stores across the UK and US. Jamie’s Italian and Prezzo restaurants have announced ... Read more
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
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
The ‘Great British High Street’ supports towns working to revive, adapt and diversify high streets. The scheme, sponsored by Boots, Costa, Post Office, Marks and Spencer and Tesco, aims to provide resources for high street regeneration across ... Read more
