More Than a Shop episode 7: The future of the UK’s high streets
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This More Than a Shop podcast explores the changing landscape of UK high streets.
Elizabeth Alker is joined by industry experts – Central England Co-operative’s Chief Executive Debbie Robinson and the IGD’s Head of Shopper Insight Rhian Thomas – who talk passionately about how the high street is still relevant. We also hear how Headingley Development Trust has inspired community ownership as a way of taking control of the local high street, creating jobs and securing its future.
Please note: The More Than a Shop series was recorded before the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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