All Property articles – Page 153
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AnalysisIn numbers: Primark's store growth as it plans overseas expansion
Primark revealed a 22% rise in its third quarter and plans to drive new store expansion in the next few years. Retail Week takes a look at statistics on its stores.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new finance boss Alan Stewart
The departure of Marks & Spencer finance supremo Alan Stewart looks as if it came as unpleasant surprise to the food and fashion giant.
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NewsBurberry warns foreign exchange rates could hit profits
Luxury brand Burberry has warned that volatile exchange rates could hit full year profits as it revealed a quarterly sales rise.
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NewsSuperGroup records 'solid' full-year performance as it eyes European expansion
SuperGroup delivered a “solid” full-year performance and plans to drive further growth through European expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mall of Scandinavia set to change Sweden’s retail landscape
Opening in 2015, Mall of Scandinavia is hoping to draw in big brands and breathe life back into Sweden’s flagging retail market.
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OpinionComment: Retailers underwhelmed by ‘business-friendly’ government
Last week Labour wheeled out its creaky ‘business-friendly’ bandwagon ahead of next year’s election campaign.
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NewsDisney Store's full-year profits and sales fall as it closes shops amid online growth
The Disney Store’s UK full-year profits and sales slipped in 2013, impacted by store closures as it uses online to serve customers.
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NewsFat Face broadens range with gymwear and underwear
Fashion retailer Fat Face is extending its product range with gymwear and underwear as it vies to grow its store estate.
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NewsPrimark signs deal to acquire Birmingham's Pavilions Shopping Centre
Primark has signed a deal to buy the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Birmingham where it plans to open one of its largest stores.
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NewsWhole Foods' UK business posts losses of £14.2m despite sales rise
Whole Foods’ UK business posted widening losses of £14.2m last year, despite a surge in sales.
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NewsFat Face EBITDA up as it insists it's 'business as usual' after abandoned IPO
Fat Face EBITDA surged 26% to £39.3m in its full year to May 31 as it said it was “business as usual” following its abandoned IPO.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes grow 5.5% in fourth quarter
Dunelm like-for-likes continued to improve in its final quarter, rising 5.5%, which has taken its full-year, like-for-like growth to 2.1%.
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OpinionComment: Why now is the best time to close your loss-making stores
News that Mamas and Papas may need go through some form of restructuring, primarily due to having too many stores, comes as no surprise.
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NewsMamas & Papas considers store closures amid talks with BlueGem
Maternity chain Mamas & Papas is considering a store closure programme as part of a survival strategy.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Netherlands’ DekaMarkt returns to its roots
Holland’s oldest grocery chain Dekamarkt has taken its new concept store to market. Retail Week takes a turn around the Haarlem store.
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NewsVideo: Superdrug marketing director on its new beauty treatment format
Superdrug marketing director Matt Walburn tells Retail Week why the beauty retailer has launched its new format centred on treatments, Beauty Studio by Superdrug.
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug unveils new high-end format, Beauty Studio
Superdrug has unveiled its new high-end beauty store format, which combines retail with a raft of express beauty treatments.
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AnalysisThe Spanish retail market: What do retailers need to know?
As Poundland launches its first Spanish store in the Costa del Sol, Retail Week looks at the country’s retail market.
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NewsTesco’s Philip Clarke welcomes all questions and petty grievances
Tesco’s AGM was a chance for shareholders to grill Philip Clarke on everything from self-services machines to South African fruit.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out updated cafe format to new and existing stores
Morrisons launched a new cafe concept in its Crawley store this week, which will be rolled out to a number of its shops.