Although retail sales may be showing signs of growth, many firms may still be looking at the protection that shop insurance can offer them, should the comments of one expert be anything to go by.
Verdict Research analyst Matt Piner states that while "retail sales are now past the worst", there is significant disparity within the market, with stores in the north of the country particularly suffering.
"Secondary high streets in particular, have much to fear from the forthcoming public sector cuts," Mr Piner notes.
However, he claims that premium retail locations - such as Manchester's Trafford Centre - "will remain in demand", comments those firms that are looking to open new outlets may want to consider.
The current growth that is being seen in the market, he adds, is largely the result of supermarkets and online companies.
Firms may want to consider their shop insurance needs following research published by the Confederation of British Industry, which revealed 18 per cent of retailers claimed sales in July were lower than the same period 12 months ago. However, just over half (51 per cent) stated that trade had risen.
