There's to be a probe into the problems facing retailing.
The parameters of the DTI study, ordered by the Economic Development Committee of Comin, haven't been settled on yet but are likely to examine the nature of those problems, the future for Manx retailing in the face of trends like internet shopping, and options for development.
Moves to collect information will start soon and its hoped the results will be out " early in the New Year".
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