Loughborough and Leamington get revived High Streets
Loughborough and Leamington Old Town are to receive backing from the Government to rejuvenate their High Streets
Wolverhampton wins Portas Pilot scheme
Wolverhampton is one of only 12 towns in the UK to have been selected for the Portas Pilot.
West Midlands retailers have poor 'shop vacancy rates'
New figures out today from the British Retail Consortium shows the West Midlands has one of the worst 'shop vacancy rates' in the country
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Full report on West Midlands retail figures
The West Midlands has one of the worst 'shop vacancy rates' in the country, according to new figures published today.
As well as shops standing empty fewer people made their way to town and city centres to do their shopping.
Full report on East Midlands retail figures
New figures out today show one in ten shops in the East Midlands lies empty, as shoppers continue to desert the High Street.
People's reluctance to go out and spend is hitting retailers hard and the recent wet weather hasn't helped.
However our region isn't suffering as badly as other parts of the country and Derbyshire town is fighting to get its shoppers back with an online campaign.
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Shopper numbers are down significantly
Richard Dodd from the British Retail Consortium says that shopper numbers are down considerably all over the UK.
He says it's a reflection of short term difficulties and recent bad weather.
Shop vacancy figures, however, are still considerably high.
West Midlands retailers have poor 'shop vacancy rates'
New figures out today from the British Retail Consortium shows the West Midlands has one of the worst 'shop vacancy rates' in the country
Read the full storyHundreds of towns apply to become part of the Mary Portas’ Pilot Scheme to rejuvenate High Streets
"I hope Warwick becomes a Pilot Town", says retail guru Mary Portas
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Warwick shopkeeper talks about support from Mary Portas
Mary Portas’ High Street Review
Hundreds of towns across the country have applied to become part of the Mary Portas’ Pilot Scheme to rejuvenate their High Streets.
Read the full storyBearwood bids for cash from the 'Queen of Shops'
High street needs the government's help, says local trader
David Holt, Butcher
"All the help we can get with this fund that's coming through is a welcome response really but we're looking for a response from the government to help us out not just our high street but everybody's"
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