The latest research from the Local Data Company indicates that vacancy rates for retail premises have continued to rise as the challenges for retailers continue. The only major change seen in the first quarter of this year, the LDC says, is “the ... Read more
At this stage, with the economy recovering from recession, it would be normal to expect retailing to be in good health, says the Local Data Company. “However, the ‘patient’ seems more fragile than had been hoped and the treatment regime includes some ... Read more
Recent optimism triggered by positive data on retail sales does not bear out at ground level, says the Local Data Company in its recently published mid-year report on shop vacancies. There is already a north/south divide in vacancy levels for retail ... Read more
