Idk much about this event or it's history except that it was celebrated in the pentecostal-ish non-denominations i grew up in. What would be the reformed view to this sort of event? I see specific things that I disagree with but was curious about the larger camp. Any links to articles or books is greatly appreciated as well.
Amazon is a firm people often have valid criticisms of.
Do we need stores like ASOS, Boohoo, Prettylittlething to have a physical presence? In the U.S, ASOS goods are sold via Nordstrom stores.
Especially after House of Fraser's announcement they're shutting down for good... do you think that'll turn into another American Candy-type store?
I've seen how Primark always gets huge queues.
Antiques stores and classic book stores are good, but they have lower online presence, and their online presence is often just to advertise, you can't buy online, or if you can, it's a link to eBay etc.
In Colchester, womenswear brand Best Days Vintage has a hybrid approach of physical store for local shoppers, ASOSMarketplace store for national/international buyers.
I wonder if a McDonald's would ever take over an empty Debenhams if there was one - or would it cost too much?
People keep claiming the High Street is dead, but is it really, if people keep going to Home Bargains/Poundland/New Look etc. for things they can't get on Amazon?
I remember hearing about an Italian food shop in Liverpool that was fairly popular even though the products were more expensive than in Tesco or online.
What do you think should be done to revive interest in the High Street?
