E-revolution is cancelled

Article Abstract:

Internet shopping is anticipated to be worth 6.14 billion pounds sterling, at 1995 prices, by the year 2003. But it will only account for under 3% of all retail sales. Internet shopping will take trade from the increased sales which would have gone to out-of-town sites. Some high street retailers have chosen to sell goods on the Internet to challenge electronic commerce. High street retailers have also faced competition from out-of-town retail sites, with the floor space for out-of-town outlets increasing by 87% in 1981-1996. Yet town centre shops have increased trade by over 10% during 1981-1996.

United Kingdom, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Non-food retailing

Article Abstract:

It is widely assumed in the UK that out-of-town retailing presents a serious threat to high street retailing. This has prompted the development of policies that look to limit out-of-town development in order to boost the viability of town centres. However, research based on non-food shopping indicates that this approach could be having a negative impact on the UK retail sector as a whole. It was found that the strongest retail centres had relatively more out-of-town non-food retail floorspace connected with them, while the weakest centres had less.

Economic aspects

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Till death

Article Abstract:

The atendees at the British Council of Shopping Centres meeting were told the retail industry is likely to suffer from further closures as rents continue to rise more than sales. Many well-known firms warned of fall in profits. The meeting was held in Glasgow, Scotland, during Nov 2000.

Retail Stores, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Glasgow, Scotland, British Council of Shopping Centres

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