Society wakes up to impact of internet retail on High Streets - but is it all too late?

Submitted by Robert-Huxford on Tue, 24/05/2011 - 5:14pm

As household-name stores fall prey to online shopping boom, we ask: Will the internet monster eat the High Street? - asks the Daily Mail

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1389343/As-household-stores-fall-prey-online-shopping-boom-ask-Will-internet-monster-eat-High-Street.html

Mothercare announced plans to close 110 stores

Comet speculated whether its place-based retail business was viable.

Mary Portas was called in by the PrimeMinister to help.

The Department for Business Industry and Skills - launched a High Street Review website  with a suggestions page.

http://www.bis.gov.uk/highstreet