Recently in a flurry of news reporting on Highstreet, the brand has registered substantial activities on various fronts. Stepping into the spotlight is the news about Highstreet Insurance securing a whopping $550 million new capital motivated towards future expansions and acquisitions. The firm has also named Kristen Stokes as its Chief Broking Officer.
Another intriguing partnership emerges between Shinka.io and Digital Highstreet Media, promising expansion in their DOOH customer portfolio. Complementing these corporate maneuvers is Highstreet’s philanthropic side, seen in a beneficial three-year food bank partnership with the Cornhuskers.
Furthermore, potential redevelopment prospects for High Street emerged as a historic downtown YMCA site was purchased by developers. Meanwhile, in an interesting survey, Ohio State students have put forth their suggestions on businesses they’d like to see on High Street. In addition, the famous High Street’s hospitality sector welcomed a fresh addition, the Bread Room, that offers pastries, classes and more.
However, the wave of positive news has not been without controversies and challenges. For instance, a Labour council was criticized for suggesting shoppers substitute a bustling high street for online alternatives. There were also incidents of multiple arrests related to crimes on High Street. Moreover, many mourned the closure of the High Street YMCA, an establishment that existed for over 60 years.
Highstreet News Analytics from Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT to Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:19:39 GMT - Rating 8 - Innovation 5 - Information 9 - Rumor -2