Rise of discerning young shoppers throws a lifeline 
to the high street

Young shoppers may offer a lifeline for struggling town centres, according to new research highlighting a generational divide in shopping habits. The polling from YouGov and Colliers International found that over three quarters of 18-24 year olds find shopping in their closest town or city centre appealing, compared to just 54% of people over 55. With over 1,300 stores closing since January, the British high street has had a terrible year. Earlier this week, John Lewis Partnership became the latest big brand to reveal difficulties, announcing that it would close four Waitrose convenience stores and one supermarket. Click here for the full Telegraph article (£)