Birmingham retail the Bullring effect two years on
Language: English Series: Property Forecast ; 9(3) March 2006, 8-9(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham opened on 4 September 2003, transforming the city's retail market from tired and forgettable to one of the strongest shopping places in the UK. This article finds that two years on it has become a successful and dynamic retail centre that has improved the city's appeal and image to the nation. However, more time is required before genuine retail growth prospects can return to the city. In terms of medium to long prospects, Birmingham as a whole appears to be strong, with 11.4 billion of investment planned for the wider area over the next ten years.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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The Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham opened on 4 September 2003, transforming the city's retail market from tired and forgettable to one of the strongest shopping places in the UK. This article finds that two years on it has become a successful and dynamic retail centre that has improved the city's appeal and image to the nation. However, more time is required before genuine retail growth prospects can return to the city. In terms of medium to long prospects, Birmingham as a whole appears to be strong, with 11.4 billion of investment planned for the wider area over the next ten years.