All Property articles – Page 170
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AnalysisReport: Retail 2014 - industry leaders’ business priorities
Our Retail 2014 report, produced in association with Kurt Salmon, asked retail bosses about their outlook for the year ahead. Ben Cooper looks at the challenges and opportunities they face.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Zara's expansion slowdown boosts profitability
Impressive profits are proof of the Spanish retailer Zara’s dominance in UK mid-market fashion.
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NewsGovernment cuts business rates for small retailers by £1,000
Small retailers will receieve a £1,000 cut in business rates within weeks as the Government injects £415m into high streets and town centres.
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OpinionComment: Westfield on its new click-and-collect hub in White City
The relationship between online and physical retailing has long been debated, and as a shopping centre group you may think you know where Westfield stands on the issue.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse to operate Samsung stores across Europe
Carphone Warehouse and Samsung have signed an agreement in which Carphone will operate more than 60 standalone Samsung stores across Europe.
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OpinionComment: Activist investor interest in grocers' property is unwelcome distraction
You’d think the property boom days were well and truly back judging by the hopes of activist investors to force a supermarket property restructuring.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Morrisons could be rendered unviable by property proposals, analyst warns
Grocers including Sainsbury’s and Morrisons could become unviable if they opt to spin off their property portfolios, a senior retail analyst has warned.
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AnalysisIn the spotlight: Convenience retailer McColl’s IPO
McColl’s today confirmed it plans to float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February. Retail Week takes a look at the flotation plans.
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NewsOak Furniture Land hires two new directors as expansion continues
Furniture retailer Oak Furniture Land has made two director appointments as its store expansion continues apace.
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NewsWestfield London launches click-and-collect hub with fitting rooms
Westfield London has today launched a click-and-collect hub in partnership with Collect+ that will allow shoppers to pick up their online orders from the centre.
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AnalysisRetailers and gyms: What do retailers need to know?
As JD Sports Fashion unveils its plan to launch a nationwide chain of gyms, Retail Week looks at the market.
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NewsWaitrose pulls out of Bahrain shuttering remaining four stores
Waitrose pulled the shutters down on its Bahrain business this week after just three years.
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Adidas to open digital format store in Bluewater
Adidas is to open a new format store in Bluewater shopping centre featuring innovative technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dreams' turnaround bedding in under new boss Mike Logue
Mike Logue was appointed chief executive of Dreams at a tough time. He took the helm five months after the beds specialist tumbled into administration before being bought by private equity firm Sun European in March last year.
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NewsFrench Sole to open first store outside London in Leeds' Victoria Quarter
Premium footwear retailer French Sole is to open its first store outside of London in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds.
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NewsJD Sports to open national chain of gyms
JD Sports is to open a string of low cost health clubs as it eyes significant market share in the fitness sector.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op pilots store targeting food-to-go shoppers
The Co-op’s latest store model is designed to appeal to customers shopping for their main evening meal and features an increased food-to-go offer.
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NewsVictoria's Secret to open 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is to open a 12,000 sq ft store at Brent Cross shopping centre.
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NewsJigsaw to open London flagship in Mayfair development
Jigsaw’s new London flagship will be an anchor tenant at the Duke Street development in north Mayfair.
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NewsLand Securities backs retail innovation hub in Victoria
Land Securities, the UK’s largest commercial property owner, is backing a hub designed to find the next big thing in retail innovation.