The high street

Just a few musings for you, recently I saw in the media that on average 14 stores a day are closing on our high streets - then I found this article http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/surprise-rise-in-retail-sales-revealed-7031499.html which appears to say things are looking up. Further reading made me realise although store sales made January a better month than expected for retail, it will be the next few months that reveal the true picture.

What bothers me about Chain store closures - take Habitat for example is this, if even stores with (in theory) support and infrastructure and money behind them fail - what chance do Independent stores have. Independents will have to fight harder to stay on our streets. I hope that many will ride the storm - take advantage of their Unique Selling Point - the service and the quality of the products they can offer - this sweeping statement can apply to a wide range of retail - from clothing to food. Shops that focus on their customers needs will be the one's to survive - and WE can support them, by going into a shop that isn't a chain you may be able to find a true gem!

Over and Out

Helen x

KWL Team