Latest property news – Page 164
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Auchan plans private-label increase
French retailer Auchan plans to increase sales of private-label in its Russian stores by 80% within two years. It also hopes to up its Russian stores from 1,700 to 3,000, said Auchan Russia board member Ludovic Holinier. In 2011, the retailer opened 12 stores in the country. The retailer recently ...
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NewsDFS founder Lord Kirkham set to batter fish and chip market
DFS founder Lord Kirkham has swapped furniture for fillets in an audacious play for the catering market as the entrepreneur plots a plan for a national chain of fish and chip restaurants.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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NewsConsumers reluctant to play part in improving high streets
ICM poll suggests consumers have little interest in helping to turn around high streets.
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NewsRobert Dyas sale process gains momentum
Up-for-sale hardware and homewares chain Robert Dyas is expected to enter exclusivity with a buyer next month.
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NewsAsics to open Oxford Street flagship ahead of Olympics
Sneaker brand Asics is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street in time for the Olympics.
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NewsBoris Johnson to mediate in Hammerson-Westfield row
London mayor Boris Johnson is to mediate between developers Westfield and Hammerson in a row over Croydon’s Whitgift Centre.
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NewsMP to raise "unfair" allocation of Portas funds in Parliament
Labour MP for Rochdale Simon Danczuk is to raise in Parliament what he has claimed is the “unfair” allocation of money from the Government’s High Street Innovation Fund.
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Rewe Group to convert Penny discount chain
Rewe Group is converting its ailing Penny discount chain to a new concept, akin to a supermarket with more brands, fewer non-food items and new management. Sales at converted stores have risen 10% to 20%. So far, 250 of about 2,400 Penny stores have been refurbished.At its supermarkets, Rewe plans ...
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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Pantaloon Retail in talks to acquire Big Apple stores
Future Group-owned Pantaloon Retail is in talks to acquire Express Retail Services-owned Big Apple’s stores. Big Apple operates 65 neighbourhood shops in Delhi. The takeover is expected to be valued at around INR2.5bn (£30.7m).Big Apple recently launched an online home delivery service – which is not part of the acquisition ...
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.
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NewsHammerson beats Westfield in race for Croydon centre
Hammerson has pipped Westfield to revamping an ageing shopping centre in south London.
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NewsFashion retailer Ellie Louise falls into administration
Fashion retailer Ellie Louise has fallen into administration.
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NewsForever 21 to downsize first UK store
US fashion giant Forever 21 is looking to downsize its first UK store, 18 months after its launch.
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NewsShapps slams critics of Government Portas response
Housing minister Grant Shapps has called critics of the Government’s response to the Portas Review “misinformed”.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.