Posts Tagged ‘#businessinsights’
We face testing times. But York’s business community can rise to the challenge
As we enter uncertain times, York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on what we know – and how we should approach the next few months I feel last week’s government briefing and associated guidelines have…
Read MoreLet’s not forget about the business and societal trends before Covid 19
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson urges caution on snap decisions, based on short-term trends The summer holidays are in full swing, and York is busy with residents and visitors enjoying themselves.…
Read MoreFace masks, pop-ups and the House of Lords
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson assesses York’s recovery so far – and rallies support for potential opportunity on the horizon There was a moment last week that really lifted…
Read MoreHow is York hospitality faring?
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson looks at how the city is faring with more businesses open On the first day that hospitality businesses were allowed to reopen, I came into…
Read MoreWhat we’ve learned since retail reopened in York
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson reflects on lessons from the ‘new normal’ Retailers aren’t cracking open the champagne yet – but it’s been a good startAt the BID we’ve spoken…
Read MoreWhat York must do to ensure the city’s reopening is a success
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson on the two crucial phases needed to get the city moving again York city centre is preparing to reopen again, and there’s a real sense of…
Read MoreWhat York needs to reopen for business
York BID Executive Director Andrew Lowson shares his thoughts after conversations with countless York businesses To put it mildly, these have been a tough few weeks. Yet, faced with the biggest challenge…
Read MoreYork has second fewest high street vacancies in Britain
York city centre has fewer vacancies on the high street than almost any other city in Britain. A report published by the Centre For Cities on 19 February revealed that York…
Read MoreBill Grimsey throws down the gauntlet on York city centre
Internationally-renowned retail expert Bill Grimsey, threw down the gauntlet to York to prepare for the next high street revolution in a presentation to business and council leaders at The Grand…
Read MoreVideo: The Health of Retail in the UK – and York
Why do we seem to lose well-known brands from the high street? Are there really more empty shops than there used to be? What kind of businesses are showing growth? …
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