The black canopy at 6 Carr Road from below, with the red wall reflected in its underside

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How canopies improve the visitor experience and boost retail salesRetail

How canopies improve the visitor experience and boost retail sales

A canopy can make shoppers more comfortable, keep them at the window for longer and give the store a sales boost.

· 4 min read

Pedestrian canopies: the what, why and howGuides

Pedestrian canopies: the what, why and how

Before 1849 you could tell how wealthy someone in England was by the size of their windows. Then the glass tax went, and shopfronts opened up.

· 7 min read

Canopies: an introductionGuides

Canopies: an introduction

Canopy, verandah or awning? The types, the materials and what a canopy does for a building and the people who use it.

· 8 min read

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