All Property articles – Page 111
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NewsAndy Bond to launch discount variety chain with backing from Christo Wiese
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is launching a discount variety chain in the UK backed by Christo Wiese, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShoe Zone forecasts full-year sales fall after store closures
Shoe Zone said it expects a drop in full-year revenues “reflecting the continued planned closure of loss-making stores”.
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NewsCarpetright UK sales up as brand revamp remains 'on track'
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported UK like-for-likes up 4% in the 25 weeks to October 24 and said its aim to revitalise the brand is “on track”.
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OpinionPeter Williams: Reunions remind me how retail’s changed, mostly for the good
Sadly - for me - I’m in an era of my life when I am passing certain landmarks, and I’ve recently been to two significant reunions.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s pilots new-look stores as consumers seek speedy shopping
Sainsbury’s has unveiled a raft of initiatives in c-stores and supermarkets designed to cater for changing shopping habits.
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VideoWatch: How Harris + Hoole balances tech and personal service in stores
Head of coffee at Harris + Hoole explains how it uses an app and face-to-face interaction to create an excellent customer experience.
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VideoWatch: T2's approach to tea and the customer experience
The staff at Australian tea specialist T2 explain why an in-store sensory journey is important and how five-minute friendships help business.
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AnalysisInfographic: Meadowhall Shopping Centre's anniversary year in numbers
As Meadowhall Shopping Centre celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, Retail Week takes a look at the Sheffield mall’s key statistics.
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NewsMcColl's to sell 100 newsagents as it focuses on investing in profitable stores
McColl’s is to sell 100 of its newsagents after a review of its portfolio as it seeks to invest further in its profitable stores.
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NewsAsda to focus on big stores as click-and-collect expansion put on hold
Asda is scrapping investment in click-and-collect sites and slowing down its London expansion as it bids to rejuvenate existing stores.
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NewsOasis launches new format store featuring Prosecco bar and hairdresser
High street fashion chain Oasis is launching a London concept store complete with Prosecco bar and hairdresser on November 6.
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NewsRetailers can now follow many routes to growth in overseas markets
Retailers are expanding internationally for many reasons. For some it’s saturation in a home market; for others it’s the chance to exploit an identified opportunity in a new territory.
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AnalysisDoes Sainsbury's new 'micro' format need a new name?
The grocer is testing a new format under its Sainsbury’s Local banner but does it need to be rebadged given its smaller size?
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NewsHamleys sale to overseas buyer likely to be completed within weeks
The sale of famous toy retailer Hamleys to a Chinese buyer is thought likely to be completed within weeks after months of speculation.
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AnalysisRetail park footfall hits new peak as high streets stem rate of decline
Retail parks recorded their biggest increase in footfall for almost two years in September as high streets slowed the rate of decline.
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AnalysisWHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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AnalysisJones Bootmaker and Brantano poised to be acquired by Alteri
Jones Bootmaker and Brantano could have new owners “within two weeks” after Alteri Investors entered into exclusive talks to acquire the retailers.
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AnalysisTesco sells 14 Spenhill development sites in deal worth £250m
Tesco has agreed to sell 14 Spenhill development sites for £250m as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet.
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AnalysisStore closures at lowest level for five years but fashion sector suffers
The number of stores being closed by retailers has dropped to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures revealed today.
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AnalysisFirst look: Sainsbury's launches 'micro' c-store format in Holborn
Sainsbury’s has opened a new ‘micro’ c-store format across the road from its head office in Holborn as it bids to improve the store experience.