We are facing a new reality – High Streets are in crisis and there’s no denying the problem. Big names are entering administration with chains such as Toys R Us already shutting stores across the UK. But what are the main reasons why our High Streets are suffering? Embed from Getty Images Well for starters […]
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Digital high streets: the future of retail?
Cheltenham High Street’s McDonald’s branch is currently undergoing a refurbishment, but will reopen with more than just a lick of paint. Set to open its doors again on 23rd October, the fast-food branch will feature brand new digital elements with the aim of making the experience of ordering food much easier. Free standing self-service kiosks […]
Coast clothing to go into administration
Popular fashion brand Coast is the latest high street chain finding itself in hot water, with 24 stores across the country set to close and a further 300 jobs put at risk. Despite the brand’s high street stores closing, department store branches will remain trading following a “rescue deal” by sister brand Karen Millen, a move that […]
What do the people of Cheltenham think about the new John Lewis store?
Today is the day the much-anticipated John Lewis store opened its doors to Cheltonians. We have had a sneak peek of the new £23m store which will offer the latest in high-end fashion, cutting-edge technology for the tech-savvy and it will be a haven for all the makeup lovers with loved brands such as Charlotte […]
John Lewis announces charity benefit
John Lewis has announced the first three local charities that will benefit from its Community Matters scheme. The charitable scheme allows Cheltenham customers to decide which of the three charities they would like to support by donating tokens provided after shopping. The scheme will run for 12 weeks from Thursday 18 October 2018 and will finish towards the end […]
UPDATE: Patisserie Valerie advertising jobs after cash injection
Patisserie Valerie is on the verge of sliding into administration without an immediate injection of cash. The business was warned yesterday that there is a hole in its accounts of more than £20m. Patisserie Holdings have issued an update after revealing that it had learned of “potentially fraudulent accounting irregularities”. Chris Marsh the financial director of Patisserie Valerie was arrested by […]
Cheltenham business failing to pay minimum wage
Blushes Hairdressing, on Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham, has failed to pay more than £1,000 worth of wages to two of its employees, according to a Government report. It was identified alongside 260 other employers across England and Wales as underpaying staff by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. This means that more than 16,000 people worked for […]
Britain is at the forefront of a “technology revolution” – Phillip Hammond’s budget looks to match European partners
Mathematic’s and Technology are clearly the priorities of Phillip Hammond’s 2017 budget as he begins to make Britain a lead force in the technological age. Hammond’s vision for a science and technology-based future has promised a £600 boost to schools and colleges for every extra sixth-former who takes A-level or core maths; more than £80million will be […]
Robots and Holograms to welcome you to Gloucester’s city centre
Gloucester is taking the next step into the technological world as it welcomes Artificial Intelligence to it’s high street. £400’000 has been awarded by Gloucester First Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP), the county’s local enterprise partnership, for innovation within the Eastgate shopping centre. The new centre will include holographic employee’s, robotic security guards and drone deliveries. […]
Cheltenham in top 10 for retail investment
Cheltenham has been rated the ninth best place in Britain for retail investment, beating 191 other towns. Research by property experts Knight Frank looked at 200 towns outside London and assessed how suitable they were for retail investment. Kevan Blackadder, director of Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID), said: “There have been some concerns at recent closures of a small number of […]