All Property articles – Page 193
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NewsGumball Rally-owner set to take on Superdry with London flagship
Gumball 3000, the company behind the Gumball Rally, will open a London flagship store within the next year, as it plans to be a “global retail powerhouse”.
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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GalleryIn pictures: River Island opens its largest store in Marble Arch
River Island opened its biggest store to date on Saturday, covering 19,968 sq ft across three-floors at the west end of Oxford Street in the Park House development.
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NewsCath Kidston mulls launch of wedding list and VIP shopping in Piccadilly superstore
Cath Kidston is considering launching a wedding list service and VIP shopping in its yet-to-open superstore planned for London’s Piccadilly.
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OpinionBlog: Theo Paphitis proves the high street is not dead
At a time where many retailers are closing shops, entrepreneur and former Dragon Theo Paphitis is embarking on a store opening programme.
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NewsNine retailers sign up for expansion of Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf
The extension of the Jubilee Place shopping centre in Canary Wharf will bring nine new retailers to the heart of London’s financial district.
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OpinionComment: Trinity Square shopping centre – the future of our high street?
While the eyes of the retail world were on Whiteley in Hampshire a couple of weeks ago, another new shopping centre was opening 300 miles north.
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NewsAnalysis: French Connection’s turnaround plan is looking positive
The latest results from beleaguered fashion retailer French Connection might not exactly have merited a toast among shareholders last month, but there were probably sighs of relief.
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NewsIceland posts profit rise after strong second half performance
Iceland has notched up a profits rise after staff responded to a rallying cry from bosses when it seemed earnings could slip back.
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OpinionComment: Does Card Factory have investor appeal?
Card Factory is undoubtedly an impressively run retailer, so in many ways reports that the owners of the budget greetings card chain are considering a float is not surprising.
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NewsRiver Island prepares to open stores in Australia after dedicated website launch
River Island is scouring Australia for stores and has launched a dedicated website in the country today.
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NewsRepublic future in jeopardy as landlords shun Mike Ashley's rent demands
The future of Republic is in jeopardy after owner Mike Ashley failed to secure enough support from landlords for his new rent proposals, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsCard Factory plots 1,200 stores as it eyes float, sale or refinancing
Card Factory is aiming to nearly double its stores count as its owner eyes a potential float, sale or refinancing of the budget greetings card retailer.
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NewsRegent Street celebrates Coronation anniversary
London’s Regent Street jas put on colourful display of purple and gold flags to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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NewsTopshop to open the doors of its first Chinese store in Hong Kong
Topshop will open its first store in China on Thursday at a 14,000 sq ft flagship site in Hong Kong, as the retailer continues its growth overseas.
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NewsBusiness rates review urged following Hackett's controversial bill
Experts have urged Government to review the business rates system after accusing the system of favouring prestigious London stores including Hackett and shunning declining high streets.
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NewsPrimark signs for first French stores in Marseille and Dijon
Primark is to provide a “mainstream” alternative to high-end French fashion after signing for its first two stores in the country, and it is now scouting for more shops.
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NewsStores call for tax ‘rethink’ in struggle against online retail
A working group has been set up to attempt to level the playing field between tax paid by online and store-based retailers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Halfords’ strategy should put retailer on road to recovery
A recent slump in profits has forced Halfords to reassess its strategy, but the retailer’s new chief executive is confident he knows the best route forward.
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NewsKingfisher boss Cheshire insists Brits' love affair with DIY not over
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has insisted Brits have not fallen out of love with DIY after reporting a first quarter 4.2% like-for-like decline across the group.