Latest property news – Page 217
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NewsNew Look and Next take over Ballymena Bhs
Fashion retailers New Look and Next have signed to take space in the former Bhs store in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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NewsItaly’s Jfour jean brand kicks off UK offensive
Italian designer jeans brand Jfour is to open its first UK standalone shop tomorrow and is gearing up for a rapid expansion in this country.
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NewsHigh Street Fashion Week set for Oxford Street
London’s Oxford Street will host the first High Street Fashion Week in September with the hope of attracting more shoppers to the capital’s famous street.
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NewsMobile operator Orange builds larger high street presence
Mobile phone operator Orange is forging ahead with its expansion drive as it seeks to increase its footprint on the high street.
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NewsH&M expansion plans to accelerate in second half
H&M is to ramp up expansion plans in the second half of this year as it seeks to take advantage of cheap property deals.
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NewsScribbler to grow as it eyes cheap deals
Card retailer Scribbler is forging ahead with expansion plans that will extend its reach across the UK, despite the gloom in the greetings card sector.
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NewsClinton Cards buys 196 Birthdays stores
Cards retailer Clinton Cards has confirmed the acquisition of 196 Birthdays stores from administrator Zolfo Cooper.
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NewsFour retailers sign for space at Aberdeen Union Square scheme
Four retailers have signed up for space at Hammerson’s Union Square in Aberdeen, the shopping centre project due for completion this autumn.
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News35,000 shops could shut this year
Up to 35,000 shops face closure in the UK this year as the recession continues to take its toll on the retail sector.
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NewsAsda property development director to leave in autumn
Asda property development director Rob Swyer is to leave the retailer after 10 years’ service.
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NewsLiberty of London to exit Sloane Street store
Liberty of London will leave its Sloane Street store after receiving an unsolicited offer from a European fashion brand.
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NewsRetail rents to plunge 20% by end of 2010
Retail rents are expected to drop by 20 per cent by the end of 2010 as recessionary conditions force landlords to offer stores better terms.
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NewsRyman on the expansion trail as deals improve
Ryman is on the expansion trail as it takes advantage of good property deals while making a “significant” investment in its online strategy.
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NewsMcArthurGlen lands Glasgow Airport deal
Outlet mall developer McArthurGlen has unveiled plans for its first UK airport operation, in Glasgow, and is in talks to secure a further wave of sites across the country.
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NewsDeals struck on 210 Birthdays stores but 800 jobs to go
Birthdays’ administrator Zolfo Cooper has accepted two offers for a total of 210 stores. The deals safeguard 1350 jobs but 800 will go as the remaining 132 shops will shut.
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LK Bennett to launch new concept store at Bluewater
Footwear and fashion brand LK Bennett is to launch a new format store at Bluewater as a precursor to a wider roll-out across the country.
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CBI: rejection of business rates amendment ‘will damage local economies’
MPs have attracted criticism for rejecting amendments to a bill designed to protect businesses’ right to veto business rates levies.
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Mike Hussey to leave Land Securities
Mike Hussey, head of Land Securities’ London portfolio, is to leave the property giant at the end of the month.
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Outlet brand Oswaldtwistle Mills opens second UK site.
Concession operator Oswaldtwistle Mills has expanded its presence in the UK.
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NewsTesco builds Chinese mall
Tesco will open its first shopping centre in the northeastern Chinese city of Fushan later this year.