Saturday, February 27, 2016

Retailers want lower parking rates to attract customers – NU.nl

Retail Netherlands is concerned about the increasing vacancy in the shopping centers. Who ran in the last few years to a record high.

In addition, in many municipalities still plans to expand the shopping area further. It is expected there will be another 1.2 million square meters of retail space in the coming years.

Municipalities must come into action according to the trade association. The abolition or reduction of parking fees is a first step. Which now constitute a barrier to the consumer.



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“The local authorities should start immediately” “stressed president Guido van Woerkom.” “It’s two for twelve have been made in recent years municipalities consciously or

unconsciously wrong choices “

Van Woerkom the Assen municipality gives as an example:”.. as the parking fees by 45 percent, the retail vacancy rate rose rose to 17.5 percent and as icing on the cake took Assen also consider the decision to realize a huge outlet center outside the city ”

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By: NU.nl/ANP

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