The closing down of House of Fraser in Lincoln’s city centre is a pivotal point in the local retail scene. This department store, a go-to place not just for residents but also for visitors, has been one of the mainstays on Lincoln’s High Street for many years. Its exit forms a remarkable void and triggers worries regarding the prospective economic effect on the surrounding businesses and the pedestrian traffic in the vicinity. It is now up to the local leaders and business proprietors to initiate action to repurpose the area and consider approaches to rejuvenate the city centre. Dialogues regarding potential novel functions for the building are already in progress, with intentions of attracting consumers back and nurturing the local economy.
An adaptation of an initial report by news.google.com for The Lincoln Post.
