Coronavirus, Retailing, The High Street, And The Charity Shop
Charity stores are an important part of UK High Streets – but a combination of collapsing footfall, higher costs, and the shift to online shopping all threaten the sector.
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Retail Change And The End Of The House Of Fraser
It seems that we’re watching the death throes of the House of Fraser – or at least of the House of Fraser brand. How much of this is a sign of the broader changes in retailing, and how much is the story of a poorly managed brand?
What Do 7,000 Job Losses At M&S Mean For The High Street?
Marks and Spencers have announced seven thousand job losses. What does this mean for M&S and retailing more generally?
Coronavirus And The City – Landlords Vs. Retailers: Apple UK Asks Landlords For Substantial Rent Cuts
Apple UK has allegedly asked UK landlords for substantial rent cuts. In an environment where the value of retail space is a fraction of what it was 6 months ago, should we be surprised?
Where’s The Shift To Urban Cycling Post Covid-19?
The main thing stopping a significant shift towards urban cycling isn’t a lack of desire -it’s a lack of bicycles.
How Scottish Local Authorities Are Spending £30M In ‘Spaces For People’ Funding
We are starting to see some v. small changes in how transportation is changing in Covid-19 Scotland thanks to Spaces for People. What we don’t know (yet) is how much of the funding is going to benefit pedestrians/walkers.
20’s Plenty – Cars, Speeding And Communities
I think anything that makes streets safer is good – and while Edinburgh’s new 20mph policy isn’t perfect, it’s already changing how people drive in Edinburgh for the better.
Modernity, Post-modernity, Place And The Street – A Bibliography
This is a bibliography of resources and articles that focus on modernity and post-modernity and place – some cover consumption/specific places.