Retail Studies
What's the background to the study?
Perth's retail performance must be set in the context of a
market where large cities and regional shopping malls increasingly
dominate the market. Their growth is fuelled by personal mobility
and rising discretionary expenditure. Towns and small cities
require continuous innovation and investment to keep pace. Perth's
accessibility in East Central Scotland provides strong catchment
potential, but also lends proximity to larger, competing shopping
destinations such as Dundee and Edinburgh.
We regularly commission studies to ensure our retail polices are
up-to-date and robust. We also need to gain advice on how
to maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of the existing
town centres.
What was their main purpose?
The main purpose of the studies are to assess the current
performance and future retail prospects of each of the
Perth and Kinross towns with particular emphasis on Perth
by:-
- providing information on consumers' views on and the use of
existing shopping areas
- identifying likely trends in food and non-food shopping
and implications for the Perth & Kinross towns' centres
- identifying shortfalls in and opportunities for retail
provision including different types of shops
Can I get copies of the studies?
You can view or download copies of the studies from this
page.
