All Property articles – Page 219
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OpinionComment: Retailers must adapt and change to survive
It is absolutely futile trying to save the high street or the ‘traditional retailer’, or in fact any retailer, be it multiple or independent, with a flawed product strategy and trading execution.
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NewsWestfield sells Bradford shopping centre site to Meyer Berman
Shopping centre developer Westfield has sold its controversial stalled Bradford scheme to European fund manager Meyer Bergman, it is understood.
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Migros Zürich to takeover German grocer Tegut
Migros Zürich, a co-operative of Swiss retailer Migros, is to complete a takeover of German grocer Tegut by January 2013.Tegut operates about 290 outlets in Germany. In 2011 it generated sales of e1.17bn (£944m). Migros Zürich said the takeover will strengthen its business.
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OpinionComment: There must be a fairer way of setting business rates for retailers
Given the current state of the market, some of Britain’s leading retailers have called on the government to freeze business rates next year – and can you blame them?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are rents poised to rise?
Rents tend to be higher out of town than on the high street. Gemma Goldfingle finds out whether they are likely to rise or fall in the future.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The out-of-town pipeline
A slowdown in the development of new shopping centres and continuing problems on the high street mean some retailers are focusing on the pipeline for out of town.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Enticing retailers back to big-Box units
A raft of administrations has left landlords with empty big-box units including some that are difficult to re-let. Alex Lawson finds out what can be done to entice retailers and consumers to them.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is big-box retail changing?
Value retailers are moving out of town. Tiffany Holland finds out why, and looks at the implications as they switch focus from the high street.
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NewsB&Q sublets store to Asda as part of multichannel overhaul
DIY giant B&Q is set to launch a series of multichannel initiatives next year including kiosks and an overhauled website as it sublets store space for the first time to Asda as part of its plan to reduce its footprint as multichannel sales grow.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using warehouses to promote multichannel
Retailers are using warehouses to promote their multichannel credentials in out-of-town schemes.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Vision Express flagship Oxford Street
Vision Express opened its new flagship store on Oxford Street today.
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NewsWHSmith launches new formats as it grows travel division
WHSmith is trialling new travel store formats, including a kids’ toy and book store, to optimise its use of store space.
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NewsDebenhams international expansion powers ahead with raft of new openings
Debenhams is powering ahead with its international expansion with the opening of its first ever store in Georgia this weekend.
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NewsBurberry group sales up despite slowdown in UK
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry experienced a total underlying sales rise of 8% to £883m in its first half to September 30 despite a slowdown in the UK and China.
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NewsDiscounters bid for JJB stores following collapse
Value retailers are competing to secure the best of JJB’s closed stores after the sports retailer collapsed into administration last week.
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NewsHome Bargains profits surge
Value retailer Home Bargains plans further growth after pre-tax profit rocketed 42% to £84.2m last year.
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H&M opens first store in Thailand
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has opened its first store in Thailand. The shop is in Bangkok at the Siam Paragon mall.The 34,400 sq ft shop stocks H&M’s complete range. The retailer plans to open two more stores in Bangkok. H&M in Thailand is operated by Hthai (Thailand).
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis' first small department store, Exeter
John Lewis will open its first small department store in Exeter on Friday.
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NewsPaperchase opens first airport store as it drives international growth
Paperchase has opened its first airport store as it eyes further channels to expand internationally.
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NewsHelp for Heroes sells branded product in its first store
Charity Help for Heroes has opened its first store in St David’s shopping centre, Cardiff where it will sell branded merchandise.