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FD Lab to launch its own toy brand in Moscow store planned for Hamleys
Retail franchise company FD Lab will launch its own toy brand in the Moscow store Hamleys was planning to make its Russian debut in until talks with FD Lab fell through last month.Skazka, which roughly translates to “fairy tale”, was developed in a matter of weeks and the four-floor store ...
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NewsKingfisher appoints new group property director
Kingfisher has appointed Ian Playford, chief executive of western Europe and Russia at landlord Parkridge Holdings, as its new group property director.
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NewsÇilek to open third UK store
Turkish bespoke children’s bedroom furniture and accessories retailer Çilek is to open its third UK store as it sets out expansion plans for the UK.
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Manchester centre offers deals to fill voids
Landlord Aviva has launched a short-term pricing deal for its Triangle Shopping Centre in Manchester.
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NewsDanish accessories and jewellery brand to hit UK
Danish accessories and jewellery brand Pieces Accessories has secured its first UK standalone shop at Grand Arcade in Cambridge.
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NewsFive fashion retailers sign up at St David’s shopping centre
Five fashion retailers have signed up to the new extension at St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff, which opens on October 22.
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NewsEntries open for Oracle Retail Week Awards 2010
The deadline for entries to the 2010 Oracle Retail Week Awards, the biggest event in the retail calendar has been extended to November 6.
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NewsDiscount store numbers climb by 60%
The number of discount shops such as Poundland and 99p Stores has surged by 60% during the downturn.
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NewsShopping centre offers short-term deals to attract retailers
A new initiative to draw in retailers has been launched by bosses at the Triangle Shopping Centre in Manchester.
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NewsCurrys unveils first mezzanine Megastore
DSGi-owned electricals chain Currys yesterday opened its first Megastore incorporating a mezzanine floor, enabling the retailer to merchandise its assortment more effectively than ever before.
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NewsDiscounters lead way as 60% of Woolworths stores snapped up
Nearly 60% of the 800 former Woolworths stores have been let or are under offer, assuaging fears that the variety store group’s demise is turning town centres into ghost towns.
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NewsItalian retail giant Gruppo Coin looks for UK stores
Italian retailer Gruppo Coin is seeking suitable UK locations to launch its department stores and fast-fashion chain OVS.
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NewsHigh street void rates begin to slow
The number of stores lying vacant on high streets rose by 0.4% to 12.6% in the three months to August, but the rate of increase has slowed.
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NewsWoolies Watch: What happened to your local Woolworths?
Updated: New research shows that 60% of former Woolworths stores have been let. Retail Week is monitoring local reports of the impact these new store openings are having in communities across Britain.
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NewsWestfield UK occupancy rises, but rental income falls
Shopping centre owner Westfield today reported a recovery in occupancy in its UK shopping centre portfolio, but said its income from its UK centres had fallen.
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NewsGrowth in number of shop vacancies slowing
The number of stores on UK high streets lying vacant has risen by 0.4% to 12.6% in the three months to August.
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NewsFocus wins backing for CVA
The future of embattled DIY group Focus has been secured after creditors today supported a proposal for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsJessops hires chief executive as restructuring nears end
Jessops has appointed Select Property managing director Trevor Moore as chief executive while questions continue over the retailer’s future as a quoted company.
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NewsDutch fashion player signs for iconic store
Dutch fashion retailer The Sting has confirmed it will make its UK debut next spring in the iconic Tower Records store on the corner of Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street, as predicted in Retail Week (May 1).
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NewsLK Bennett to roll out new look
Upmarket women’s fashion retailer LK Bennett is to roll out its new-look store design that it unveiled at its 2,670 sq ft shop in Bluewater last month.