All Property articles – Page 197
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OpinionComment: Retailers must refocus in a changing property market
Pressures on the retail industry are forcing businesses to take a step back and re-evaluate their store portfolios.
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InterviewInterview: Chris Bush’s plan to turn Tesco into a brand of choice
Despite the grocer suffering its first fall in profits for 20 years, its UK managing director is confident he can deliver on Philip Clarke’s plan to make it loved again.
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NewsCompany profile: Beales
After several tough years the retailer’s new chief executive is trying to get sales moving.
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AnalysisAnalysis: London Covent Garden’s approach to successful retailing
Covent Garden might be in the middle of London’s West End but, like other shopping areas, could not afford to rest on its laurels.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarket giant Tesco turns town centre investor
Tesco is developing New Square - an inner-city regeneration in West Bromwich that promises to act as a catalyst to rejuvenate the whole area.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can be in the right place at the right time
The explosion of multichannel is making retailers reconsider everything, from where they want their stores to be, to the kind of shops they should be.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail parks go from strength to strength
While some shopping destinations struggle to stay afloat in the downturn, for the past few years retail parks have been successfully evolving.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trinity Leeds brings new retail to Yorkshire
As the only major shopping centre to open in Europe this year, all eyes are on Land Securities’ Trinity Leeds.
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Analysis: Does less mean more for retail outlets?
Two new designer outlets are being built in the UK, with London Designer Outlet opening at Wembley this year. But will there be more? And how can retailers choose the right schemes?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Choosing the right distribution model for your business
The meteoric rise of online retail has resulted in a need for businesses to make tough decisions about their distribution arrangements.
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H&M moves closer to Indian debut
H&M is moving closer to its Indian debut.Having consulted the Indian government, the value fashion retail giant is likely to propose an initial investment of around INR700 crore (£85m) in the country. H&M said it would comply with the investment rules for single-brand retailing, including the mandatory 30% local sourcing, ...
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NewsDixons debuts in Belgium with Knowhow branded stores
Dixons has debuted in Belgium with two travel stores in Brussels Airport under its Knowhow brand.
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NewsPrimark plans store launches in France this year
Primark aims to open two stores in France by the end of this financial year as it seeks to build on its success on the Continent.
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Rewe Group to invest in small online companies
Rewe Group is to invest in small online companies to gain ground in ecommerce.“We want to establish sort of a business incubator for start-ups,” chief executive Alain Caparros told business title Wirtschafts Woche. He said that Rewe may have underestimated the dynamics of online operations.Rewe also wants to extend its ...
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NewsHackett to acquire prominent Ferrari store on Regent Street
Menswear brand Hackett is to acquire Ferrari’s prominent store on Regent Street.
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NewsSports Direct closes 12 Republic stores two months after rescuing them
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has closed 12 Republic stores just two months after it rescued them from administration.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Primark - What is the secret of its success?
Expectations were high for today’s Primark interim profits from Associated British Foods (ABF) but they still beat them, with amazing 55% growth. How does Primark do it?
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NewsAsda plans same-day delivery on food orders in £700m investment drive
Asda is to invest £700m in a number of initiatives including same-day delivery for food orders, click-and-collect and a raft of new stores.
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NewsCompletely Retail Marketplace event set to attract 1,100 delegates
Property event Completely Retail Marketplace is expected to attract 1,100 delegates across the retail and property industries next month.
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OpinionComment: Kingfishing for success in Romania
Given the recent performance of British brands in Romania, one can be forgiven for doubting the decision last week by B&Q owner Kingfisher to enter the market following its acquisition of Bricostore.