The Shelter charity shop is closing down: http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/and-now-a-charity-shop-joins-rugby-s-high-street-exodus-1-7587833

Really not good is it? perhaps our councils ought realistically look at the rents and rates charged?

I looked at a unit in Coventry a few years back. The rent (council) was horrendous. There was absolutely no way I could make a profit, never mind a living.

Rents & rates certainly don't help, but I wonder if it's another sign of general changes in society; in part, it's just like what's happening to pubs, people are changing their habits.

A bit of good news for the High Street: http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/business/uk-s-newest-high-street-fashion-retailer-announces-it-will-open-new-store-in-rugby-town-centre-1-7647447

This won't help the High Street: http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/more-big-shops-set-for-rugby-if-elliott-s-field-2-gets-go-ahead-1-7696137

I was at Elliot's field a few weeks back. The biggest issue was parking.