Retailing And Other Services Flashcards
What was the two tier structure to retailing
The central business district( CBD) ( central urban area)
And corner shops and shopping parades
What happens in wave 1 of decentralisation
Supermarkets and superstores built in residential towns/areas eg morrisons York
What happens in wave 2 of decentralisation
Electrical goods and and diy retail parks have expanded especially on edge of towns eg Clifton moore york
What happens in wave 3 of decentralisation
High order,comparison goods in large out of town shopping centres built on edge of tow and near motorway junctions eg Trafford centre
Wave 3 had real impact in central area
What were some changes in retailing
E commerce online shopping
Farmers markets - local foods
Small food outlets in central area eg Tesco metro
Petrol stations now have food retail function
What are the causes of decline in some central areas
High land values Lack of room for expansion Traffic congestion +high cost of parking Unreliable weather for shopping Perception that central area is unsafe
Causes of growth in out of town locations
Cheaper land and room for expansion
Increased mobility roads and car ownership
Changing shopping habits -bulk buy need car
Changing expectations- shopping leisure out of town have food outlets and entertainment areas
Case study for out of town retailing
Trafford Centre , Manchester or merry hill
Characteristics of the Trafford centre
Catchment area is larger and more populous than any other regional shopping centre in the uk.
230 stores
20 screen cinema ,laser quest , 18 lane bowling,legoland
Europe’s largest food court,1600 seating 60 restaurants, cafes,bars
Three premier inns ring area
Architecture is mock rococo/late baroque
How many people are within a 45 min drive of Trafford centre
5.3 million
Other characteristics of the Trafford centre
Highly accessible with convenient access to m602
Bus station -120 busses per hr
10,000 free parking spaces
Facilities for disabled regularly spaced in complex
Weatherproof, air conditioned safe environment
Own security system
Location of the Trafford centre
Just off M60to west of city centre
Advantages of Trafford centre
Highly accessible - continent access to m602
Bus station- 120 buses per hour
10,000 free parking spaces
Facilities for disabled
Weatherproof,air conditioned safe environment
Own security system
Case study for out of town retailing and its response to it
Merry hill and response by Solihulls central area (touchwood)
Central area redevelopment case study
Leeds - characteristics of ca
Characteristics of central areas
- Highest concentration of retailing and offices
- Assessable- route intersections
- Traditionally has highest land values
- some are declining
- some are being rejuvenated
Location of merry hill
Brierley hill, westmidlands
Built between 1984 and 1989
Characteristics of merry hill (not necessary)
-2 levels covered shops. (200 shops) over 30 catering outlets
-shops eg primark,next , m&s
-quest family entertainment
-10 screen cinema
- community facilities and banks
10,000 free car parking spaces
Accessible from m5
Impact of merry hill on nearby urban centres -
Brierley hill- 30 shops closed moor shopping centre built and opened same time - not successful
Dudley - 25% fall in retail employment
Other impacts of merry hill on urban areas
- Built on steelworks site and larger green open space called ,merry hill farm, well used by locals ,haven for wildlife- destroyed
- development removed new landscaping, threatened stability of canal embankment
Responses to criticisms of impact - merry hill
Owners and local council aim to connect and integrate merry hill with town centre of brirley hill
Dudley canal rerouted, new flats and houses built around site
What is touchwood?
Shopping centre in urban centre of Solihull it’s built in response to merry hill as Solihull town centre struggling
Characteristics of touchwood in Solihull
Built on redeveloped land in town centre
- shops - John Lewis and 11th Apple Store to open in uk
- +20 restaurants
- 9 screen cinema
In town centre of Solihull with j 5 of m42 short distance
-1700 car parking spaces, close to bus and railway
Integrate with existing high street
Evaluation of touchwood centre
Created over 2000 retail jobs - significant contribution to employment in Solihull region
Won awards inc uk retail destination of the year
Reasons for decline of Leeds city centre
- Completion from out of town shopping centres eg white rose centre (Leeds) and Meadowhall(Yorkshire)
- changes in shopping habits
- loss of traditional industry (textiles)
Strategies to revitalise the central area
-24-7 land use eg trinity cinema, restaurants
-More attractive environment - beautification briggate, Victoria quarter signage, greenery,
-improve access - pedestrianisation eg briggate, trinity links streets
- all weather shooing malls eg Victoria quarter, trinity,Victoria gate
-improved perception of cctv - trinity
Better public transport links
Special events -late night shopping, street markets, festivals
Evaluation of trinity - positive
Revitalisation of retail when economic uncertainty and changing shopping habits 49 new stores 5%increase in footfall in city centre 50 of trinitys retailers new to Leeds Uks top most vibrant urban area in 2013
Evaluation of trinity - negative
Retailers eg next and river island relocated leading to vacant property
31 stores closed
5% decrease in footfall in streets away from trinity
Victoria quarter in Leeds
- Located off briggate
- Many well known expensive brands, Harvey Nichols chose to centre their first store outside London there - leading luxury retail destination - “Knightsbridge of the north
- Attractive signage and flooring and greenery
Evaluation of Leeds redevelopment - positive
- Uks top 5 most vibrant urban areas in 2013
- improved physical appearance
- More retail units
- increased residential population
- development on brownfield sites
- previous concern of urban food deserts - sainsburys local in central area
Evaluation of Leeds redevelopment - negative
Some areas still of decline eg around traditional markets and boar lane
Remains and negative perception of safety in central area
Victoria gate in Leeds
- flagship John Lewis store
- include restaurants and leisure space
- Multi storey with 800 spaces
- Arcades join John Lewis with existing arcades in Leeds
- Includes decorative flooring and ornamental roof with feature lighting
