Focus on Retail

Retail business is a key feature of all historic towns and cities and has a critical influence on the environment and the quality of life these places offer – for many people living in or visiting our towns and cities, shopping is both a leisure activity and a necessity. Retailing is also a very dynamic area of activity subject to continually evolving customer demands, financial pressures and policy frameworks.

The purpose of this Focus on Retail is to provide both theoretical and practical background and advice to promote good practice in retail planning and development that will enhance historic places.