£1 million pound investment in High Street

[danrok]

One million pounds is being invested in Jersey's High Street.

That's despite many store chains like Woolworths and Dolcis failing to turn a profit in today's economic climate. Local fashion retailer Collection Group is teaming up with Voisins Department Store.

Full story:
http://www.channelonline.tv/channelonline_jerseynews/displayarticle.asp?id=396992

I think times have changed, and high street retailers need to do more than simply put goods on shelves, and expect them to sell.  If they're to compete with online retailers, they need to be doing things which online retailers can't do.

[Fritz]

Thing is, online retailers can generally deliver free within a couple of days at a far cheaper price.

Buying stuff online doesn,t involve driving/parking costs.

"The High St", is going to have to offer something very special if it wants to stay in business.