King of the road

King of the road

Vivienne King, CEO of Revo, visits Revo member Cadogan’s King’s Road portfolio for her first ‘non-essential retail’ shopping trip since the lockdown.   Should I be ...… Read More


Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (28 April)

Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (28 April)

Key messages from the industry call 28/04/20 The industry continues to face challenges maintaining lockdown of retail assets, as well as becoming increasingly concerned in regards to re-opening. To help support members from a practical perspective, Revo has held a fifth industry call on Tuesday April 28. The themes covered included an update on crime, information on home testing, managing communication, and misinformation. As many as 68 attendees joined the call.   The call was chaired by Graham Williams, chair of the Revo Security and Safer Shopping Committee, and Portfolio Security Manager, Hammerson. We have heard from the following speakers: Patrick Holdaway, ...… Read More


Government guidance published

Government guidance published

As part of the Government roadmap for gradually lifting the current restrictions in England, three sets of targeted guidance have been published which are particularly relevant to our members: ...… Read More


Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (7 April)

Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (7 April)

Maintaining Lockdown: 2 weeks in To help support members from a practical perspective, the industry call on April 7th covered the challenges surrounding maintaining lockdown of retail assets. We heard from members of the Security & Safer Shopping Committee and Guildford BID to share learnings across a range of portfolios and support our community through this difficult time.    Chaired by Graham Williams, Chairman of the Revo Security & Safer Shopping Committee the call key messages were:   Counter Terrorism Policing update: The Threat level remains at Substantial which means an attack is highly likely. It is unlikely COVID-19 can be utilised though terrorism ...… Read More


Revo joins call with Prime Minister to discuss framework for returning safely back to work

Revo joins call with Prime Minister to discuss framework for returning safely back to work

Last night, Revo chief executive Vivienne King joined a conference call with the Prime Minister and Business Secretary to learn more about the government’s plan for returning to work ...… Read More


Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (27 March)

Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages (27 March)

COVID 19 - Conference Call 27.03.20 - Key Messages & resources   Speakers for the call: Chief Inspector Patrick Holdaway, Head of Operations, National Business Crime Centre.   Covering: Additional legislative powers for the police. Supporting essential workers Members forum covering current challenges   Patrick Holdaway, Operational Lead, National Business Crime Centre Coronavirus Bill was passed 26 March. There will be a variation of interpretation between the 43 forces across the country. Guidance for business circulated. Newsletter on current trends will be circulated. Police Officers have been in and carried out test purchases and found some ...… Read More


Supporting the retail property and placemaking industry through COVID-19

Supporting the retail property and placemaking industry through COVID-19

Revo is working in collaboration with British Property Federation and British Retail Consortium to support businesses in the retail property and placemaking industry facing unprecedented ...… Read More


Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages & resources

Industry Covid-19 Call: Key messages & resources

On Thursday (19.03.20) Revo held an industry call on COVID-19. This was a follow up call to the one held two weeks ago that covered business continuity and crisis management.    We are living in exceptional times and it is more important than ever to come together as a community, to work collaboratively to support staff and our customers the best we can. For Revo members, a new information hub has been formed on the website and we will continue to hold weekly calls to provide practical support to you.   Speakers for the call: Patrick Holdaway, Operational Lead for the National Business Crime Centre  Cliff Lee, Head of Wellbeing, Retail Trust   Covering: ...… Read More


British high street pleads for state help with rent

British high street pleads for state help with rent

In a letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak, a coalition of the UK's biggest retail chains and property owners warned that "many viable companies" will file for administration if the government does ...… Read More


PIA: A best practice framework for a responsible real estate industry

PIA: A best practice framework for a responsible real estate industry

  Those involved with the built environment have a huge collective responsibility and opportunity to drive real change. While many in our sector are making significant strides forward and having a really positive impact with their ESG policies, there remains a lot of debate and a lack of clear direction as to what best practice looks like, particularly for those who are less well resourced, which leads to fragmented efforts.   This framework will support real estate market participants of all sizes in aligning their decisions with a high ESG standard and help them assess their businesses and progress.   Download the ...… Read More


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