The evolution of the anchor store.

The evolution of the anchor store.

Our destinations are transitioning from traditional anchor-led formats to experience driven stores and operators, breaking the mould and embracing a consumer driven future. But what’s the ...… Read More


Store closures are a complex issue.

Store closures are a complex issue.

Once again this morning we’ve woken to the news of a CVA on the high street. There are many underlying reasons for the recent spate of store closures that have been announced and the retail sector is a complex one, but what is entirely clear is that the cost of doing business on the high street is a massive burden that has to be addressed. The main cost is now property tax, ahead of rent for many occupiers. Worse, internet retailers do not contribute to the tax, but they’re reaping the benefits. The government has to step up to the plate here and take urgent action on rates, review how it treats online retailers and an examination of the fairness and use of CVAs. ...… Read More


Revo Manchester 2018: Be inspired.

Revo Manchester 2018: Be inspired.

The traditional retail landscape is undergoing seismic change. Major new influences on our businesses, and the communities we serve, are at play. This is a conference programme as ...… Read More


Facing Homelessness: Retail property & positive approaches.

Facing Homelessness: Retail property & positive approaches.

Increasingly, we see homelessness as a regular feature of the nightly news, and certainly at Revo we have heard many members express concern about this issue. Understanding and responding to the complexities of homelessness is a challenging endeavour for retail property and the communities we serve.   It is evident that there is a multitude of approaches, campaigns and stakeholders involved in understanding and helping the homeless. It is a burning social issue and one closely aligned with places and property. It is only right that we seek to support members of our industry to better understand and contribute positively to the issue. Find out more information about our ...… Read More


Our Accessible Places campaign highlights invisible disabilities.

Our Accessible Places campaign highlights invisible disabilities.

We're working with the charity Crohns & Colitis UK to support their ‘not every disability is visible’ campaign, an initiative that Revo is championing as part of our Accessible ...… Read More


Customer experience. The recipe for success.

Customer experience. The recipe for success.

The overall experience you provide for your customers is more crucial than ever in creating and maintaining a competitive advantage. Consumers use of digital to engage, explore, purchase and review continues to grow in importance and creates challenges for the way physical environments are designed and used. In addition, there has been an enormous shift in consumer expectations, as the internet continues to democratise information once the preserve of a relative small number of people or institutions. With these changes in mind, and given we haven’t produced guidance on customer experience for 5 years, we’re delighted to be launching our brand new customer experience guide ...… Read More


Health and Wellbeing with Mark Rycraft at Middleton Grange.

Health and Wellbeing with Mark Rycraft at Middleton Grange.

At Middleton Grange shopping centre we have introduced a health and well-being programme which raises health awareness by providing information and access to services to the centre team, ...… Read More


Local authorities spend £3.8bn on commercial property assets in last five years.

Local authorities spend £3.8bn on commercial property assets in last five years.

Joint research by Carter Jonas and Revo aims to identify solutions for fixing the UK’s town centres. Carter Jonas, the national property consultancy, and Revo, the national membership organisation for retail property and placemaking, have unveiled that local authorities have spent around £3.8bn on commercial property assets between 2013-2017.  Spelthorne Borough Council in Surrey, which contains the towns of Ashford, Shepperton, Staines and Sunbury, was the biggest local authority investor committing £477.1m to assets within its domain. This is more than double its nearest rival Warrington Borough Council (£219.5m) and is largely down to the purchase of BP ...… Read More


The Purple Apple Marketing Awards winners!

The Purple Apple Marketing Awards winners!

After all the glitz and glam at the Awards Dinner last night, we want to say a huge congratulations to our winners! Find out who took home an award and see what our judges had to say. Read ...… Read More


Revo members benefit from special reduced rates for Bisnow's Manchester State of the Market event!

Revo members benefit from special reduced rates for Bisnow's Manchester State of the Market event!

Revo members benefit from a special 20% discount on the ticket price. Hear from U+I, WeWork and Uber for only £59.20 on Tuesday 15 May, 07:30 - 10:30! Covering investments and developments shaping the next decade, the questions being answered are:  Does Manchester, as a single organism, offer the right blend of spaces to become a destination where businesses, residents and visitors like to live, work and play? As Manchester continues to be a international hub for technology and innovation, how will the city navigate future office investment? Which Manchester submarkets are most appealing for investment, as it relates to rent, talent pool and accessibility? Is ...… Read More


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