SHAFTESBURY PLC
Interim Management Statement
For the period 1 October 2012 to 8 February 2013
SHAFTESBURY REPORTS CONTINUING GOOD DEMAND AND LETTING ACTIVITY ACROSS ITS WEST END VILLAGES
Current trading
The successful staging of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics has enhanced the reputation of London and the West End across the world. In an already popular West End, domestic and overseas visitor numbers and spending have been good leading up to Christmas and throughout the New Year period.
With continuing good demand across all our villages and uses, available vacant space is at an exceptionally low level. We have sustained interest from retailers, particularly from Europe and America, seeking shops in our centrally-located villages. Similarly there are many interesting new restaurant concepts seeking space in the West End.
