Tuesday 21 October 2008

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GLASGOW has been named the best place to shop outside London's West End for the fourth time in a row - and experts predict the city will still be top of the shops in 10 years.
The city centre came second again in the 2008 Retail Ranking and is officially the best place to splash some cash in Scotland.
The figures are reached by considering the number of shoppers, the size of the city's retail space, the number of major chains, comparison stores and quality independent retailers.
The data, released by economic forecasting consultant Experian Business Strategies, predicts a total of £2.3billion will have been spent in the city by the end of the year - a rise of £4million on last year's figures.
The planned expansion of Buchanan Galleries and the revamp of the St Enoch Centre means that Glasgow should retain its title until at least 2018.
Despite the credit crunch, takings are also predicted to rise by 2%, unlike in London's West End, where income is expected to drop by 9%.
It proves the city centre is still able to attract hordes of shoppers - despite competition from out-of-town centres such as Silverburn.
The centre, which marks its first anniversary this week, was mentioned in the report for leaping the most places in the rankings.
It has risen from the 1047th best place to shop in the UK in 2007, when it was undergoing its transformation from the old Pollok Centre, to 311th.
Richard Low, director of Combined Property Services, the developers of Silverburn, said: "We are delighted to have jumped 736 places."
The only other Scottish destination in the top 10, Edinburgh, ranks at number eight. However, the capital is predicted to have dropped to 10th position in 10 years.
Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "It's great to see Glasgow is still recognised as a vibrant place for citizens and tourists alike."

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