Brandspace pledge to re-house retailers devastated by riots

Published:  10 August, 2011

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.

Brandspace, which manages promotional & retail space in UK shopping centres, took the decision after the company’s staff suggested that smaller retailers who are at risk of closure due to damage to their premises, could take complimentary temporary retail space that the company manages.

Roy Wade, retail director at Brandspace, said: “So many small businesses have been affected by these riots and some premises have been completely devastated, which is very sad to see. Small retailers can’t afford to lose out on even one or two day’s trade, let alone for weeks on end while repairs are made or insurance claims are settled. This is where we know we can help those retailers most affected by the riots in what will be a very difficult and stressful time for them.

“We can accommodate a number of small retailers in some of the shopping centres we manage.  There they will be able to get back up and running, and will benefit from high footfall in secure, albeit temporary, locations. The space that we can make available is of course limited, but we won’t be asking anyone for rent.”

The company has opened a dedicated response line for small retailers affected by the riots – 0800 116 4514.