South Yorkshire Retail Flashcards
1
Q
South Yorkshire has a mixture of…
A
rural and urban areas.
2
Q
In what year?
A
1990
3
Q
What does Meadowhall have?
A
- 280 shops
- 12,000 free parking spaces
- 800,000 shoppers/week
- easily accessible
4
Q
Why has the number of shops in Sheffield city centre declined?
A
- Some have moved to Meadowhill (e.g. House of Fraser) due to the cheaper rent and more space.
- Some have closed down because people are shopping at Meadowhall instead.
- 15% trade loss from city centre
5
Q
Why are there now fewer shops and Post Offices in the surrounding rural villages?
A
More people own cars and travel to urban areas.
6
Q
What is Sheffield city centre doing to fight back?
A
redeveloping, improving parking and using ‘City Watch’ to reduce crime
