Trade counters have been growing in popularity because, ultimately, it is a new method for certain retailers to sell to the trade and public. Companies that would otherwise like a shop front are making use of the loophole whereby you can sell to the ‘trade’ from industrial buildings. With lower overheads than a retail unit, albeit typically at the top of the industrial sector, it offers trades people convenience and access to a greater product range.
The leisure industry has also aligned itself as a roadside business, strategically locating on sites that are on busy main roads, highly visible and with plenty of parking. Former motor dealerships are always high on the list of suitable properties appealing to gym groups and pub operators.
