Latest property news – Page 93
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NewsBlue Inc raises £4m to invest in online and international propositions
Blue Inc has raised £4m in funding to grow its market share through investment in its online proposition and international business.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Andy Bond to launch retailer backed by Christo Wiese
Former Asda boss Andy Bond will lead the launch of a new UK fashion retailer backed by South African billionaire Christo Wiese.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Evans Cycles, Blue, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on December 8, 2014: Evans Cycles prepares for £100m sale, Blue raises £4m in funding, activist investors prepare Sainsbury’s share raid.
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NewsClaire's Accessories records slump in operating profits
Claire’s Accessories’ UK operating profit slumped from £5.1m to £629,000 in its full year to February 1, 2014, after a fall in sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argo, Co-op and Poundland
Retail news round-up on December 5, 2014: Argos customers braced for delivery delays after Black Friday, The Co-op commits £1.5bn to sourcing UK produce, Poundland to launch more Dealz stores in Ireland
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NewsFarm Power campaign calls for supermarkets to be powered by cow manure
Supermarkets could be powered by cow manure following the Farm Power campaign and Thomas Pink Black Friday offers festive cheer.
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NewsPets at Home to extend Barkers dog spa trial as it bolsters services
Pets at Home will trial its premium Barkers format in the South as part of ambitions to build on the rapid growth of its services business.
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NewsCarpetright to close Tottenham store burned in riot, months after reopening
Carpetright will close the Tottenham store that was burned down in the London riots in 2011 half a year after reopening it.
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NewsChancellor confirms business rates review as 2% cap extended
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that there will be a review into the structure of business rates and has extended the 2% cap.
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NewsGeorge Osborne to unveil business rates review in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne is set to reveal an overhaul of business rates later today following a prolonged campaign against the tax.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on rates, Tesco, food prices and Amazon
Retail news round-up on December 3, 2014: Chancellor to review business rates; Tesco director to resign; Food prices down; Amazon boss on failure
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NewsHarris + Hoole losses widen to £12.8m on back of store expansion
Tesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole reported a pre-tax loss of £12.8m in the year to February 2014, after it opened a raft of shops.
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NewsHarvey Jones prepares first TV campaign to support store expansion
Kitchen specialist Harvey Jones will launch its first ever television campaign early next year to support its store expansion programme.
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NewsMcColl's reports 'solid' full year as like-for-likes edge up
Convenience retailer McColl’s reported a 0.7% rise in like-for-like sales in its first full-year update since its IPO in February.
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NewsVacancy rate on Scotland's high streets falls to 13.7%
The number of empty shops on Scotland’s high streets has fallen in the past year to 13.7%, according to a new report.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, high street footfall and Cyber Monday
Retail news round-up on December 2, 2014: Four executives to depart Tesco; Shoppers desert high street on Saturday; Consumers spend £650m on Cyber Monday
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NewsBlack Friday hits high street footfall as shoppers descend on retail parks
High street footfall took a hit following Black Friday as shoppers stayed away from the shops after descending on retail parks to snap up promotions.
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NewsAustin Reed hires Deloitte to draft turnaround plan
Clothing brand Austin Reed is close to appointing Deloitte to work on a turnaround plan that could include closing some of its shops.
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NewsBlack Friday mania helps Hammerson centres smash half a million visitor mark
Hammerson recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in footfall this Black Friday at its shopping centres as visitor numbers topped half a million.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Cyber Monday, Boots, the Co-op and more
Retail news round-up on December 1, 2014: Retailers braced for £600m Cyber Monday bonanza; Boots buys Soap and Glory; Co-op touts renaissance; Vodafone eyes Tesco’s Blinkbox.