Latest property news – Page 54
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NewsClintons’ losses mount as business costs bite
The greetings card specialist expects tough trading after increased losses in its past financial year but is confident improvements will deliver results.
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NewsAmazon to roll out Instant Pickup points in the US
Amazon is rolling out pick-up points in the US that allow customers to collect their orders within minutes of ordering online.
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NewsBoxpark-style malls lined up for Woolwich and Reading
Two Boxpark-style retail, leisure and office schemes could be built in Woolwich and Reading after planning applications were lodged.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to debut in Ireland in expansion push
Hotel Chocolat has secured its first store in Ireland as the retailer ramps up efforts to expand outside the UK.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop smells success with profits rise
The Fragrance Shop has reported increases in its sale and profits as the retailer presses on with expansion.
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NewsScalpel or axe? How retailers should seek to streamline
As the likes of Tesco, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Asda streamline their cost bases, Lawrence Hutter explores the departments where retail’s axe is likely to fall.
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NewsReserved partners with Kate Moss ahead of London launch
Reserved has partnered with supermodel Kate Moss ahead of its UK launch on Oxford Street next month.
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NewsStore gallery: John Lewis opens Smart Home pop-up
John Lewis has opened a Smart Home pop-up store in Leeds’ Victoria Quarter.
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NewsMaje to open Regent Street flagship as UK estate grows
French fashion retailer Maje will open a Regent Street flagship next year, adding to its burgeoning UK presence.
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NewsToday in retail: DFS and Sofology cosy up
It’s fast becoming a week of deals in the retail sector, with consolidation seemingly the order of the day.
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NewsToday in retail: Asda slides while B&M swoops
In another day dominated by the value grocery market, Asda has revealed a dismal performance over its past year and B&M has swooped in on Heron Foods.
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NewsM&S to pilot Wasabi counters in foodhalls
M&S is to test Wasabi counters in its foodhalls in an effort to improve its in-store experience and fresh food offer.
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NewsArcadia poaches Mothercare retail boss to lead Outfit
Arcadia has engaged former Mothercare director of retail operations James Graham to head up its Outfit business.
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NewsToday in retail: American Eagle flies away home
Merely three years after hatching its UK business, American Eagle is spreading its wings and flying away home.
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NewsShop vacancy rate rises for first time in two years
The proportion of vacant retail and leisure units in the UK has risen for the first time in two years, new data suggests.
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NewsWilko full-year profits plunge as Brexit bites
Wilko has posted plummeting profits as both the pound’s fall and the “unilateral imposition” of the national living wage battered the business.
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NewsAmerican Eagle Outfitters pulls out of UK
American Eagle Outfitters is pulling the plug on its UK business less than three years after touching down in Britain, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTofs wheels in Halfords alumnus to peddle growth
The value department store chain formerly known as The Original Factory Shop has drafted in Emma Fox as its new chief executive.
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NewsAmazon doubles size of London tech team at new HQ
Amazon is to double the number of research and development roles at its new London headquarters to 900.
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NewsMcColl’s targets convenience store acquisitions
McColl’s is set to hit the acquisition trail again as it looks to grow its convenience store offering.