Far from the ‘Magic of the Mall’: Retail (Change) in ‘Other Places’

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

Findlay, Anne

Institute for Retail Studies, Stirling Management School, University of Stirling

Sparks, Leigh

Institute for Retail Studies, Stirling Management School, University of Stirling

Description :
A pre-occupation with the ‘new’ and a focus on corporate retailers and spaces has led to a lack of consideration of change and issues in secondary or ‘other places’ of retail. Using a longitudinal survey methodology, data on retail stock, churn, vacancy and use are considered for one such ‘other place’ – Shettleston in Glasgow. The data show complex dimensions and aspects of vulnerability and resilience, compounded by reactions to exogenous retail and other economic and social changes. Far from being ‘seedy, pre-historical backwaters’, Shettleston and similar ‘other’ places can be vital, local centres playing a variety of useful roles. They require support and attention every bit as much as more high profile town centres and high streets.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Scottish geographical journal (Online), issn : 1751-665X, 2012, vol. 128, n°. 1, p. 24-41, nombre de pages : 18

Date :
2012

Identifiants :
doi : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14702541.2012.677058

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis

Langue :
Anglais