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• Letters 

  In the current market, it seems that only the well-capitalised, corporate businesses are doing well. But with fewer and potentially more powerful brands at play, what is next for the many independent retailers that require our much-needed moral and promotional support for their survival?

• Mixed messages 

  Some retailers are finding a way of growing through Ireland’s austerity programme. And likewise centre owners are turning to intensive asset management to buck the downturn

• New app helps management and tenants get closer 

  The first purpose-built business-to-business smartphone app enabling shopping centre management teams and retailers to communicate in real time has been launched by Toolbox Marketing.

• Brandspace pledge to re-house retailers devastated by riots 

  Retail managing agent Brandspace has pledged to re-house small retailers affected by the UK riots in its estate of shopping centres, free of charge.

• The Rock is still going strong with 7 new retailers on board 

  Over 32,000 sq ft of retail space has been signed up by retailers at The Rock in Bury. The new signings take the retail and leisure scheme to over three quarters let by space (exchanged and in solicitors’ hands) ahead of the launch on 16 July.