Latest property news – Page 89
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NewsTed Baker introduces beacon technology to its Westfield store
Ted Baker is introducing beacon technology into its Westfield store, allowing mannequins to send push notifications to shoppers’ smartphones.
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NewsJewellery retailer Pandora reports strong global growth
Jewellery retailer Pandora recorded a 39.5% increase in net profit in 2014, driven by the broadening of its portfolio of products.
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NewsVinopolis site to become retail units after Meyer Bergman acquisition
A fund headed up by pan-European retail property investment manager Meyer Bergman has acquired the Vinopolis site in London in a multi-million pound deal.
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NewsHammerson boss tells Chancellor business rates 'no longer fit for purpose'
Hammerson chief executive David Atkins has written to the Chancellor to argue the business rates system is “no longer fit for purpose”.
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NewsAndy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co to open one of first stores in Kettering
Andy Bond backed fashion retailer Pep & Co has chosen Kettering to open one of its first stores.
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NewsRetail Diary: Boxpark draws a line in the sand and Britain's greatest fraudster
Boxpark gets hot under the collar; JD Sports loss prevention director comes face to face with ‘Britain’s Greatest Fraudster’; and B&Q ruffles some feathers.
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NewsSon of Carpetright founder Lord Harris to launch 200-store floorings chain
Martin Harris, the son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris, is planning to open a 200-store nationwide flooring retailer in the summer.
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NewsProperty owners call for reform of administration fees system
Landlords who lost out when HMV hit the buffers have attacked the way administrators and advisers make money when businesses hit the wall.
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NewsOut-of-town footfall rises as high street and shopping centres suffer
Retail footfall overall declined in January but out-of-town locations bucked the trend as shoppers sought big-ticket items.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Wiggle, footfall and Ocado
Retail news round-up on February 13, 2015: ex-Morrisons chairman blasts Sir Ken over Philips’ exit, Wiggle refreshes brand identity, high street footfall declines in January and Ocado fonder lines up share bonuses £26m
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NewsHammerson unveils new shopping centre gift-card programme
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has unveiled a new gift-card programme at its sites across the UK.
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NewsIntu unveils new customer lounge at its Lakeside shopping centre
Shopping centre owner Intu has unveiled its first customer lounge at its Lakeside mall and will roll out the format to centres across the UK.
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NewsDunelm gears up for aggressive growth as profits and sales surge
Homewares retailer Dunelm has recorded a surge in like-for-likes and profits as the retailer turns its attention to aggressive growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Nike, Apple, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2015: Nike to launch women’s-only store; Apple reaches $700bn; Sports Direct probed; and more.
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NewsWork to begin on new-look Westgate Oxford shopping centre
Work is poised to begin on an 800,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination in the centre of Oxford that has been plagued by delays.
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NewsMorrisons sells £100m of stores in sale-and-leaseback drive
Morrisons has agreed a £100m deal to sell three of its stores as the troubled grocer steps up its sale-and-leaseback drive.
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NewsStore of the week: Libreria Acqua Alta defies Venetian weather
Venetian book shop Libreria Acqua Alta’s store design to make the retailer stand out whilst defying its flood-prone location.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Topshop, RadioShack, Waterstones, Asda and DFS
Retail news round-up on February 6, 2015: Topshop ordered to pay Rihanna’s legal bill; RadioShack files for bankruptcy; Waterstones narrows losses; Asda says Tesco having ‘heart surgery’; DFS to announce intention to float
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NewsAsda gears up for potential £170m investment in superstore estate
Asda boss Andy Clarke says the grocer could invest £170m in its superstore estate if new layouts at trial stores prove successful.
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NewsAldi targets 70 new stores this year and seeks 5,000 more staff
Discount grocer Aldi aims to open 70 stores and hire an additional 5,000 staff this year as it continues its offensive against the big grocers.