What will 2012 bring for retail?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

The shopping centre industry is experiencing the toughest time in its 50-year history. The annual ICSC European Conference, in Berlin from 18-20 April, invites the industry’s most senior players to plot the road ahead.  Read more... (259 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

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More space at Retail Connections 2012

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

More space at Retail Connections 2012

Retail is fighting back.  Over 100 retail brands and counting are now confirmed at this year’s ICSC Retail Connections on 28 March at The Business Design Centre, London, and more big names are registering every week.  Read more... (260 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

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2011 Christmas sales boost for Gloucester Antique Centre

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Christmas sales boost for Gloucester Antique Centre

Gloucester Antiques Centre has reported a massive 33% boost in sales in December compared to the same period in 2010.  Read more... (231 words, 1 image, estimated 55 secs reading time)

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2012 Fairtrade Fortnight not just for Goody Two-Shoes

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

Fairtrade Fortnight 2012 runs from 27 February–11 March, but it’s not just for kind people to buy useless stuff that makes them feel good, according to The India Shop, one of the UK’s original Fair Trade retailers, Fair Trade products are good quality and practical, as well as beautiful.  Read more... (431 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

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More Cask Marque success for Arkell’s Landlords

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

Nearly half of Arkell’s landlords have now been awarded Cask Marque accreditation for serving the perfect pint of cask-conditioned ale.  Read more... (366 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

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Pint of bitter and a slice of pizza?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

Pint of bitter and a slice of pizza?  Read more... (424 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

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5 tips for making sure your building project comes in on budget

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

It shouldn’t be difficult sticking to a budget for those planning to commission the design and build of a new home, refurbish or extend an existing home. However, few can leave emotions behind and treat work on their own home as a dispassionate and logistical exercise.  Read more... (682 words, estimated 2:44 mins reading time)

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On-line retail costly to run as shops

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

High transport and returns costs make selling on-line no cheaper than running a traditional shop said a retailer at ICSC’s European Research Seminar in Copenhagen.  Customers also spend four times more in-store than online, according to research, confirming the essential role of shopping centres and high streets in Europe’s economy.  Read more... (436 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

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Sales up at Gloucester Antique Centre

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Sales at one of the South West’s biggest antique centres are up over 20%.

During September and October, Gloucester Antique Centre at Gloucester Quays, reported a sales uplift of 26% and 20% month on month.  Read more... (347 words, 1 image, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)

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Ten minutes to top food

Posted on November 11, 2011 by admin

Rural pubs have to produce something special for it to be worth a trip out of town but The White Horse at Woolstone, between Swindon and Faringdon, has done just that.  Read more... (360 words, 1 image, estimated 1:26 mins reading time)

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