Will the “experience economy” transform the struggling British high street?
The rise of “retail-tainment” may save the high street from decline.
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Can bookshops survive in the era of Amazon?
James Daunt, the managing director of Waterstones, discusses Covid-19 closures, paying staff the living wage and saving Europe’s largest bookstore.
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Bookstores should be an essential part of the 15-minute city
Can bookstores build community? Proponents in Milan of a recently passed law that regulates discounts and promotes literacy think so.
ByThe coronavirus has effectively stalled a movement to tackle North America’s retail vacancy crisis
Before the onset of Covid-19, Ali Carter, the head of economic development in Arlington, Massachusetts, was fielding regular calls from…
ByHow America prostrated itself before Amazon – and how New York took a stand
When Amazon announced with fanfare that it was opening its search for a second headquarters, bringing with it the promise…
ByWhat do the differences seen in nearby cities tell us about successful high streets?
The received wisdom in the media is that high streets across the UK are struggling. This is influenced by the…
ByThe decline of the English and Welsh High Street, mapped
Across the UK, retailers are struggling to survive. This is down to several factors: years of austerity and low wage…
ByPodcast: Flying high
Two interviews this week, which are both about the future of our cities but are otherwise unrelated except for allowing…
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