Latest property news – Page 53
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NewsBoxpark to launch third location at Wembley next year
Boxpark and property developer Quintain have partnered to open a ‘pop-up mall’ in Wembley in late 2018.
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NewsMicrosoft confirms debut UK store opening
Microsoft has confirmed it is opening its first UK store on Oxford Circus, which Retail Week exclusively revealed yesterday.
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NewsToday in retail: Can Microsoft take a bite out of Apple?
Dyson. Reserved. Asics. New Balance. It’s an impressive list of names that have launched flagship stores in London over the past 18 months.
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NewsMicrosoft to launch first UK store on Oxford Circus
Microsoft is on the cusp of securing its first UK store on London’s Oxford Circus, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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NewsHoF losses widen as transformation costs bite
House of Fraser has posted widening losses and a drop in like-for-like sales in its half-year update, but new boss Alex Williamson is “optimistic”.
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NewsTK Maxx profits fall amid store openings and rising wages
TK Maxx has posted a slump in full-year profits following investment in new stores and a hike in wage expenses.
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NewsStore openings tumble as Brexit dampens appetite for shops
The number of shop openings tumbled in the second quarter of this year as economic uncertainty dampened retailers’ appetite for bricks and mortar space.
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NewsRetailers braced for £280m spike in business rates
Retailers across the UK are facing the prospect of a £280m hike in business rates next year, raising fears of “fewer shops and fewer jobs.”
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NewsJD Sports revs up international expansion ambitions
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill is bullish about the business’ stance as an “iconic retailer” in overseas markets as it eyes new overseas territories.
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NewsAlibaba to unveil its first tech-driven shopping centre
Alibaba is building a five-storey shopping centre at its headquarters entitled ‘More Mall’ with a keen focus on merging online tech with offline shopping.
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NewsMade.com to spearhead homewares offer at The Mailbox
Made.com will spearhead the new homewares proposition at The Mailbox in Birmingham after securing space for a phsyical showroom.
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NewsM&Co plots expansion push as profits and sales climb
M&Co is plotting a fresh store expansion drive in the UK after registering an increase in full-year earnings and sales.
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NewsBoden profits jump as it readies King’s Road store
Boden has revealed a jump in profits and sales boosted by new customer acquisition and strong performance in womenswear.
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NewsWHSmith hails a strong travel performance
WHSmith has hailed a strong performance in its travel business in a pre-close update, adding that it has continued to improve high-street margin.
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NewsPep&Co shutters stores to rev up Poundland rollout
Pep&Co has closed 20 of its standalone stores in favour of Poundland shop-in-shops as the value fashion retailer accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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NewsBHS: A year after closure, most stores still lie empty
The majority of former BHS stores are still unoccupied a year after the department store group finally closed its doors.
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NewsToday in retail: Arket debut concludes week of new stores
Online and digital commerce continue to transform retail, but faith in the future of the store is evident in abundance.
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NewsMobile slowdown dims Dixons Carphone’s shine
Dixons Carphone released first-quarter results with a boost in sales across the board today – so why has its share price slumped?
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NewsThe Works to plough £5.3m into 60 new store openings
The Works will open 60 new stores over the next year as it ramps up its ambitious expansion plans.
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NewsHolland & Barrett goes on health kick with Crussh tie-up
Holland & Barrett will launch a concession in its London flagship for juice bar business Crussh to boost its health credentials.