As high streets go for a Burton, David Rudlin looks back at how the seeds of destruction were sown
With only a few shopping days left to Christmas what will the collapse of Debenhams and Arcadia empire means for our towns and cities?
At an Academy of Urbanism visit to Sheffield last year the origin of the phrase “the full Monty” was explained to us. We were standing on top of the English Institute of Sport looking towards the Attercliffe Road and our council guide pointed out what they claimed to be the first ever Burton’s store. Opened by Montague Burton, the store, built miles from the city centre, was where the steel workers went to hire a suit for the weekend or to go “the full Monty” as they called it.
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DETROIT, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Bedrock, Detroit s largest commercial real estate company, today announced its Decked Out Detroit initiative in partnership with the Rocket Community Fund – a four-month plan to support businesses and the community during Michigan s coldest months by providing memorable and safe shopping, dining and entertainment experiences in downtown Detroit.
Click HERE to download high-resolution images Despite the pandemic, many businesses in downtown Detroit have shown incredible resilience and continued to support the local community with innovative new programs. Decked Out Detroit is designed to build on that momentum by creating safe ways for the public to mask up, get outside and enjoy their city, said Kofi Bonner, CEO of Bedrock. As COVID persists into the winter months, we believe it is Bedrock s responsibility to do its part to support businesses and bolster community spirits this holiday season.