All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 119
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Minister urges retail to work with authorities
Minister for Local Government John Healey this week called for the retail sector and local authorities to work more closely to bring investment to deprived areas.
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Piasecki steps down from Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths chairman Jurek Piasecki is to step down as chairman after more than 25 years with the jewellery retailer.
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Supermarkets “do not have a monopoly”
The supermarket sector is one of the most competitive segments of UK retailing and it is virtually impossible for one player to form a monopoly, according to Verdict Research.
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Baugur plans joint bid for Saks
Baugur is understood to be interested in a joint bid for US luxury department store Saks Fifth Avenue with Dubai-based Landmark Group.
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United Carpets tells AGM trading as expected
United Carpets has reported at its Annual General Meeting this morning that trade is continuing in line with expectations, driven by its strategy to maximise revenues from existing stores and expand its franchise business.
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SRG seeks units to expand Suits You chain
Menswear retailer Speciality Retail Group (SRG) is to expand its Suits You format by between five and 10 stores over the next year.
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Mikey to break into Spain with El Corte
Fashion jewellery brand Mikey London has teamed up with Spanish department store chain El Corte Ingl s to expand throughout Spain.
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JJB and Sports Direct to give Nike/Umbro deal thumbs up
Sports Direct and JJB Sports are expected to sanction Nike’s 285 million takeover of global football brand Umbro.
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Comptoir des Cotonniers accelerates UK growth
French womenswear retailer Comptoir des Cotonniers is ramping up its expansion in the UK and plans to open 30 outlets by 2010.
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Westfield launches leasing campaign for Eat Gallery
Westfield London has begun a leasing campaign for the food quarter of its shopping centre at White City, due to open at the end of next year.
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Russia tops Euro league for upcoming centre space
Russia has more than 49.5 million sq ft (4.6 million sq m) of shopping centre space opening in the next 18 months, topping the ranking for the whole of Europe.
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Louis Vuitton to open Maison store in London
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton is to open a flagship Maison store on London’s New Bond Street, after securing the property next door to its Louis Vuitton store.
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Opinion
Happy days are here again
November is always manic for the property industry, with the two big events of the year crammed into two weeks and cocktail reception after cocktail reception ensuring no delegate gets a good night’s sleep.
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Flying Brands downgrades expectations
Strikes, the weather and Australian launch cited as home shopping group Flying Brand posts downbeat trading update.
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Nike buys Umbro
US sports brand Nike has struck a deal to buy England football team kit-maker Umbro for US$580 million ( 284.4 million).
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Debenhams full-year profits rise
Debenhams has reported pre-tax profits up 11.5 per cent in the year to September 1.
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Boots’ first beauty salon opens at Kingston shop
Alliance Boots has struck a deal with beauty guru George Hammer to open a salon on the first floor of its Kingston store.
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Grimsey hails 100-day turnaround at Focus
DIY veteran Bill Grimsey has delivered his promised turnaround for ailing retailer Focus in just 90 days.
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Tommy Hilfiger considering European float
Fashion label Tommy Hilfiger is understood to be considering a European flotation in a deal that could see the company valued at up to US$3 billion ( 1.47 billion).
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Claire’s targets Germany in Euro expansion
Claire’s Accessories is to ramp up its expansion in Germany, and has set a target of opening 30 stores there next year.