The retail sector in the Isle of Man is still doing well, despite the global economic downturn.
That's the belief of the new manager of the Strand Shopping Centre, John Shakespeare, who says Island branches of national chains regularly outperform those across the water.
He took over on Friday and says plans are in place to give the Strand a makeover ahead of its 20th anniversary in February next year.
And he says the empty units shouldn't be for much longer:
Work underway to 'get confidence back in the economy'
Chief minister says concern over finances based on 'more sentiment than actual evidence'
Energy and food security "two most important things", says MHK
Douglas North's John Wannenburgh believes these are the two main components that will determine the Island's survival
Gatwick drop-off fee rises again
Heads up for Manx air passengers travelling to London
Isle of Man inflation holds steady at 2.8 percent in November
Food, hospitality and education costs continue to rise, while falls in energy prices help offset pressures
