All Property articles – Page 182
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AnalysisAustralian retailers coming to the UK: What do retailers need to know?
As Australian stationery retailer Smiggle outlines its UK expansion plans, Retail Week takes a look at why a number of retailers from the country are eyeing opportunities in the UK.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin outlines ambitious expansion plans for China
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin has outlined ambitious expansion plans for Asia and China in particular.
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AnalysisTed Baker first half: What the analysts say
Ted Baker’s pre-tax profit increased from £7.8m to £11.6m in its first half as retail sales rose 30.2%. Retail Week takes a look at the response from the City.
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NewsRegent Street leads the cheers for American football NFL series
Cheerleaders descended on Regent Street last week ahead of the traffic-free block party being thrown on Saturday to celebrate the NFL’s International Series in London.
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OpinionComment: Overseas growth beckons UK retailers
Two hundred years after Napoleon’s famous observation, we are still a proud nation of shopkeepers. But for many of us, future success will mean that we have to look beyond our national borders for new market opportunities.
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NewsJack Wills to open Christmas pop-ups in the UK and US
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open pop-up shops this Christmas in the UK and US to take advantage of the festive rush.
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OpinionBlog: New money revitalises neglected shopping centres
New buyers are coming to the UK with money to slosh around doing up neglected schemes, reigniting the tenant mix and generally improving some very tired shopping centres.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke: '2014 will be the year of hypermarket revamps'
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has said next year will be the “year of the hypermarket” as he unveiled plans to refresh more than one a week.
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NewsCosmetics brand Bobbi Brown to open first UK store at Westfield London
Beauty brand Bobbi Brown is to open its first standalone UK store at Westfield London next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland targets more than 1,000 stores in Europe
Poundland aims to open more than 1,000 stores in Europe under its Dealz fascia as it plans to launch on the continent within the next 18 months.
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NewsPoundland makes 'tremendous progress' as EBITDA soars 15.6%
Poundland’s EBITDA surged 15.6% to £45.4m last year as the single-price retailer aims to open more than 1,000 stores in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Winning the battle of the high street needs engagement from Westminster
It was perhaps appropriate that Bill Grimsey chose the Churchill Dining Room in the House of Commons to officially launch his review of the high street.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Dixons, Harrods and Tesco
Retail news round-up September 30, 2013: Ikea to sell solar panels, Dixons to create 3,000 Christmas temp jobs, Tesco poised to reveal profit fall, Harrods to undergo revamp and Topshop hires creative design consultant.
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NewsGovernment poised to overhaul parking rules to help high streets
The Government is set to reveal new parking regulations, including scrapping CCTV “spy cars”, as it works to support local shops by making them more accessible.
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OpinionComment: Tackling parking costs could move retail up a gear
You can’t help but admire the tenacity of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
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NewsCBI calls for business rates holiday to address shop vacancies
Retailers that return empty shops to use should be exempt from paying business rates for a year to regenerate the high street, the CBI has recommended.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Argos and Topshop
Retail news round-up September 27, 2013: Poundland plans 11 new Dealz shops in Ireland; Argos to hire 10,000 Christmas workers; and Topshop permanently banned from using Rihanna’s image
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NewsNorthern retailers paying twice as much as they should in business rates
Retailers in some northern towns are paying twice as much in business rates as they should, according to a new study.
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NewsIn pictures: Red 5 opens biggest store in Leicester as it hunts larger stores
Red 5 has unveiled its biggest store and the gadget retailer aims to open more larger shops.