“Bearing parking good for shop vacancy ‘- Focus on News

Saturday, 27. February 2016 – 9:06 Update: 28-02-2016 18:09

in the letter, the trade association indicates that the retail vacancy rate has risen in recent years to a record high of 9 percent. state 20 percent of the total retail space empty in some cities like Heerlen and Assen. The current bankruptcies and business closures this share is still further. According Retail Netherlands grope empty buildings on the appeal of shopping, which leads to decay. President Guido van Woerkom “Municipalities play a key role in the business climate in the malls. To prevent ghost towns, they must take action. A measure that can easily take all municipalities is to reduce the parking fees. “

The city of Assen thereby be giving a very bad example. Van Woerkom: “In the city of Assen increased parking fees by 45 per

cent, took the retail vacancy rate increased to 17.5 percent, and as icing on the cake Assen took another decision to realize a huge outlet center outside the city.” The parking fees are Van Woerkom a barrier for consumers so they have to be reduced. Especially now that many packets are delivered free of charge, while the consumer for parking have to pay and also runs the risk of a parking ticket.

To prevent further vacancies, municipalities can move retailers from decaying streets leading to places where consumers some choose and shared their experiences, says Van Woerkom