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Gamblers and gourmets are transforming high street

By: Language: English Series: Property Week ; 77(20) 20 May 2011, 36(1)Publication details: 2011Subject(s): Summary: Maps the changing high street retail landscape as many specialist retailers relocate from secondary to primary pitches as landlords struggle with high vacancy rates. There has been a prolific growth in betting outlets, convenience stores, specialst food shops, pawnbrokers, pound stores and charity shops. Tables cover bookies by region and top 10 towns, top gambling fascias by number of shops, growth of gourmet food shops and top towns for growth March 2010-2011.

Maps the changing high street retail landscape as many specialist retailers relocate from secondary to primary pitches as landlords struggle with high vacancy rates. There has been a prolific growth in betting outlets, convenience stores, specialst food shops, pawnbrokers, pound stores and charity shops. Tables cover bookies by region and top 10 towns, top gambling fascias by number of shops, growth of gourmet food shops and top towns for growth March 2010-2011.