All Property articles – Page 186
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NewsMary Portas hits back at criticism of the Portas Review in Westminster meeting
Mary Portas believes Government reviews should come with a “health warning” after she received “a bashing” for her work to try and save UK high streets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How do the Grimsey and Portas reviews compare?
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey has revealed his 31 recommendations to save the high street. But how does the “alternative” review compare to retail expert Mary Portas’s 28-point review for Government published in 2011? Retail Week takes a look.
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: 31 recommendations to Government
The Grimsey Review is to make 31 recommendations to the Government when the review of the high street, which is led by former Focus boss Bill Grimsey, is published on Wednesday. Here, Retail Week lists the action points.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality acquires Wine Rack in southern push
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has inked a £1.7m deal to acquire Wine Rack owner LCL Enterprises as it expands in the south.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sainsbury’s returns to historic Croydon site where it opened first self-service store
Sainsbury’s has opened a c-store in Croydon on the same site where it launched the first UK self-service grocery store.
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NewsWestfield London rents set to rise as sales grow
Westfield, the shopping centre owner, is set to increase rents at its Shepherd’s Bush scheme as it revealed sales at its two London centres were up 4.5% in the first half.
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NewsBusiness rates income to exceed council tax for first time in 10 years
Business rates income in Great Britain is forecast to exceed council tax for the first time in 10 years in 2015.
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OpinionComment: The high street needs more than good weather to succeed
For years it’s been sinking to new depths, but the sudden change of weather, allowing Britain to enjoy the best summer in years, has caused a striking turnaround. Or so it appears.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The coolest retail offices in the UK
In-store design and theatre are increasingly important factors in retail, but does the industry boast equally inspiring headquarters for staff? John Ryan tours some of the coolest head offices.
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NewsAustralian handbag retailer Colette eyes UK launch
Australian jewellery and accessories retailer Colette is eyeing entering the UK later this year after rapid antipodean expansion.
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NewsModelZone stores to disappear from the high street
ModelZone will disappear from the high street with all stores set to close next month after administrator Deloitte received no viable offers for the business.
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NewsSchuh and Shoe Zone among retailers to open stores in The Mall Blackburn
Schuh has opened a store in The Mall Blackburn, while Toymaster, Perfect Home and Shoe Zone have also signed up to the scheme in recent weeks.
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NewsBond Street to offer concierge service in £20m revamp
Bond Street shoppers will be treated to a “grand entrance” and a concierge shopping service as part of a £20m plan to keep the West End shopping destination ahead of its rivals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bracknell - a snapshot of the regeneration site Fenwick may open in
Department store retailer Fenwick is understood to be in talks to open its first store in more than a decade at the new £750m development project at Bracknell in Berkshire. Retail Week takes a look at how the project stacks up.
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OpinionComment: Converting shops to residential - who stands to win and lose
The Government has published a consultation entitled ‘Greater flexibilities for change of use’ that proposes new permitted development rights and introduces flexibility to the use of existing retail buildings.
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NewsFenwick in talks to open its first store in more than a decade
Fenwick, one of the UK’s oldest department store chains, is set to open its first new store in more than 10 years.
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NewsJohn Lewis eyes opening in £1bn Westfield London extension
Department store John Lewis is poised to sign for a store at Westfield London as part of the shopping centre’s £1bn expansion.
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NewsTed Baker to open first French store outside of Paris
Ted Baker is set to open its first French store outside of Paris in the Les Terrasses du Port development in Marseille.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on HMV, Clarks and Irish supermarkets
Retail news round-up August 23, 2013: Four Irish HMV stores to reopen, Clarks to launch mobile local shopping tool, Irish stores receive compliance notices for overcharging customers
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers and brands race to win JJB's sportswear market
The collapse of JJB Sports left a gap in the premium sportswear market that Matalan and brands are fighting for, as well as industry giant Sports Direct.