91% of ex-Woolworths sites remain in use as shops, 10 years after the retailer vanished from the British high street, new CannyInsights.com research shows.
Chester-le-Street shopping arcade caps year of progress with late-night Christmas opening
A Chester-le-Street shopping arcade is inviting shoppers to visit every Thursday evening until Christmas, and to see all the recent positive changes.
New business support project Sacriston Shops aims to boost local economy
The Sacriston Shops project will provide a platform to help promote local businesses, particularly those that are home-based and may not have a shop front.
2014 report on shop vacancies in Chester-le-Street
In February 2014, we investigated the rate of shop vacancies in Chester-le-Street, and proposed actions for improvement. Three years on, what has changed?
CannyInsights.com celebrates win at Durham Business Group 35th Anniversary Awards
Retail consultancy CannyInsights.com and its owner Graham Soult have been recognised as ‘DBG Champion’ at the Durham Business Group 35th Anniversary Awards.
How can department stores thrive? CannyInsights.com’s Graham shares his thoughts at Retail Week
Writing at Retail Week, CannyInsights.com’s Graham Soult has shared his thoughts on what department stores need to do to remain relevant and attractive.
CannyInsights.com’s Graham Soult participates in retail-themed Twitter Q&A with Sage
CannyInsights.com’s Graham Soult took part in a retail-themed Twitter Q&A organised by Newcastle-based accountancy software giant Sage earlier this month.
What next after #Marmitegate? A quote from us
In the light of Tesco and Unilever’s #Marmitegate dispute last week, there’s a quote from us in the latest blog post by Promotion Toolbox.
CannySites.com’s Property & Building Directory celebrates a successful first year
CannySites.com’s Property & Building Directory, launched a year ago, has marked its first birthday by generating record traffic during September 2016.
North East businesses fashion a unique collaboration
Two North East businesses that met via Twitter are now helping each other out – based around their shared passion for fashion and Stockton-on-Tees.