Latest property news – Page 124
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin outlines ambitious expansion plans for China
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin has outlined ambitious expansion plans for Asia and China in particular.
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NewsRegent Street leads the cheers for American football NFL series
Cheerleaders descended on Regent Street last week ahead of the traffic-free block party being thrown on Saturday to celebrate the NFL’s International Series in London.
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NewsJack Wills to open Christmas pop-ups in the UK and US
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open pop-up shops this Christmas in the UK and US to take advantage of the festive rush.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke: '2014 will be the year of hypermarket revamps'
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has said next year will be the “year of the hypermarket” as he unveiled plans to refresh more than one a week.
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NewsCosmetics brand Bobbi Brown to open first UK store at Westfield London
Beauty brand Bobbi Brown is to open its first standalone UK store at Westfield London next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland targets more than 1,000 stores in Europe
Poundland aims to open more than 1,000 stores in Europe under its Dealz fascia as it plans to launch on the continent within the next 18 months.
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NewsPoundland makes 'tremendous progress' as EBITDA soars 15.6%
Poundland’s EBITDA surged 15.6% to £45.4m last year as the single-price retailer aims to open more than 1,000 stores in the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Dixons, Harrods and Tesco
Retail news round-up September 30, 2013: Ikea to sell solar panels, Dixons to create 3,000 Christmas temp jobs, Tesco poised to reveal profit fall, Harrods to undergo revamp and Topshop hires creative design consultant.
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NewsGovernment poised to overhaul parking rules to help high streets
The Government is set to reveal new parking regulations, including scrapping CCTV “spy cars”, as it works to support local shops by making them more accessible.
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NewsCBI calls for business rates holiday to address shop vacancies
Retailers that return empty shops to use should be exempt from paying business rates for a year to regenerate the high street, the CBI has recommended.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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NewsNorthern retailers paying twice as much as they should in business rates
Retailers in some northern towns are paying twice as much in business rates as they should, according to a new study.
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NewsIn pictures: Red 5 opens biggest store in Leicester as it hunts larger stores
Red 5 has unveiled its biggest store and the gadget retailer aims to open more larger shops.
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NewsMatalan's Sporting Pro to launch website this week amid first store openings
Sporting Pro, the new sports fascia owned by value fashion chain Matalan, will launch its website in the next week as it prepares to open its first tranche of stores.
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NewsPrimark to open onesie pop-up shop at Leeds' White Rose centre
Value fashion giant Primark is understood to be opening a pop-up store selling only onesies in the White Rose centre in Leeds this weekend.
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NewsStore closures plunge as gaps filled by charity shops and betting shops
Store closures have plummeted 78% net against last year as more charity shops, betting shops, convenience stores and coffee shops open on the high street.
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NewsArcadia plots 150 overseas franchise stores next year
Topshop owner Arcadia is ramping up its international expansion with plans to open 150 franchise stores next year.
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NewsAustralian menswear retailer Industrie to make UK debut in Seven Dials
Australian menswear retailer Industrie is to make its UK debut in London’s Seven Dials at the end of the month.
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NewsBurberry to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh
Burberry is to open its first store in Scotland in the Multrees Walk shopping district.