A detailed examination of both out-of-town and high street retailing . Out-of-town retailing - reasons for optimism. Outlines why the out-of-town market is set to grow. 97-106(3); High street retailing. New and refurbished in-town shopping centres look set to continue, but might pose a threat to local trade. 106-111(3); Through US eyes - retail contrasts. Describes the development, along American lines, of the largest retail centre in the south, Priory Meadow , Hastings , and makes comparisons with US counterparts. 111-121(4); Prospects for the retail sector. Uses statistical tables to examine the growth potential of the future retail market. 126-133(3); The changing face of shopping centres . Describes the changes during the past five years, including image, location , size and merchandising . 136-142(3); Retail warehousing comes of age. Examines how retail warehouses compete with one another to retain a hold on the market. 145-148(2).