Blog, June 2012

Swansea - It's time to focus on opportunities

Posted by: FSPRetail , 28 June 2012

I've just read the latest 'gloomy news' on the state of Swansea City Centre, from the BBC and promoted by Local Data Company.  read more…

Tags: RETAILERS

Serbia’s first Outlet Centre: Fashion Park Outlet Centre Inđija was opened in April 2012

Posted by: FSPRetail , 28 June 2012

Owned by Black Oak Developments and operated by Fashion House, the 15,000 sq m scheme (30,000 sq m when phase 2 opens) is located between Belgrade and Novi Sad, the two largest cities in Serbia. The site has excellent access from the E75 highway and is only 30 minutes drive from the two major cities in the country, capital city Belgrade and provincial capital Novi Sad.  read more…

Tags: EUROPE

The BRC International Retailing Conference (London, 14 June 2012)

Posted by: FSPRetail , 22 June 2012

Last week Ken Gunn and Sandor Balogh attended the BRC International Retailing Conference.  read more…

Tags: EUROPE

Geoff's View - Portas Review Implementation

Posted by: FSPRetail , 21 June 2012

“How do people choose where to shop?” Knowing the answer is particularly relevant to the Portas Pilot towns, as they start to think how best to spend their £100,000.  read more…

Tags: GEOFF'S VIEW, RETAILERS

Retail Pulse Product Focus - Focus Group Use and Abuse

Posted by: FSPRetail , 13 June 2012

The polarisation of consumer demand is a feature of the current UK economy. There is lively demand for “value” and for luxury but the middle market is squeezed. FSP has recently sized the demand for luxury shopping in UK provincial cities.  read more…

Tags: RETAIL PULSE, PRODUCT FOCUS

Oxford – Really open for Business?

Posted by: FSPRetail , 07 June 2012

Oxford attracts nearly 9 million annual tourist visitors.  read more…

Tags: RETAILERS