This research provides context in terms of the challenges and opportunities facing the retail industry and why the introduction of a high street scheme in Northern Ireland could act as an important stimulus to the consumer sector, concluding with key findings and recommendations on the timing of the scheme launch.
This paper, carried out by Retail Economics on behalf of the Department for the Economy, sets out the considerations for the introduction of a stimulus scheme whereby every person in Northern Ireland aged 18 and over will be eligible to apply for a pre-paid voucher card worth £100 to spend in their local high street.
Research to inform the Northern Ireland High Street Scheme