Soult’s Retail View

Since 2009, Soult’s Retail View is where we have blogged about retail and high street news. Latest posts are below; ones from 2018 and earlier are here.

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International brands opening soon in Newcastle's Eldon Square

Grene shoots: the international brands opening stores in the North East

Post date July 31, 2024
Post author By Graham Soult

Graham with store manager Rob at Washington M&S

It’s not a “high street”, but the new M&S in Washington shows a retailer at the top of its game

Post date May 30, 2024
Post author By Graham Soult

BrewDog's bar in Reading is one of more than 70 venues across the UK

As BrewDog changes leadership, how can the business get its “punk” back?

Post date May 10, 2024
Post author By Graham Soult

Graham and Andrew at LIVE 2024

A fortnight on from LIVE 2024: Retail Week x The Grocer, we reflect on 11 of the best moments from #RWGLive24

Post date March 27, 2024
Post author By Graham Soult

A Sephora store in Singapore in February 2024

Why attracting Sephora is great news for Newcastle city centre

Post date March 15, 2024
Post author By Graham Soult

Durham's Silver Street pictured in December 2022. Photograph by Graham Soult

Durham’s Silver Street has reduced vacant and available shop units from 11 to four in a year. What’s the secret?

Post date January 11, 2023
Post author By Graham Soult

The wine cellar style interior of Cavavin in Newcastle. Photograph by Graham Soult

Newcastle wine merchant Cavavin impresses with its range, service and kerb appeal

Post date January 14, 2022
Post author By Graham Soult

Whitefriargate in Hull. Photograph by Graham Soult

Of course empty shops are a challenge – but what we read in the press doesn’t always bear scrutiny

Post date December 21, 2021
Post author By Graham Soult

The Haven Community Hub in Westcliff-on-Sea

The Haven makes an old department store once again the heart of the town

Post date July 22, 2021
Post author By Graham Soult

The exterior of the new Swift store

Iceland’s new convenience format makes a Swift impact

Post date March 19, 2021
Post author By Graham Soult

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