All Property articles – Page 220
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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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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.
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NewsM&S boss Marc Bolland urges Government to give more support to high streets
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has said high streets need more Government support if they are to survive.
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NewsRetail insolvencies rise 9% in past year
Retail insolvencies jumped 9% over the past year according to PwC.
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NewsJJB Sports landlords set to lose more than £40m a year
Landlords of the JJB Sports stores closed as a result of the administration could lose £37.5m in rent and £5m a year in services.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers rally for 2013 business rates relief
Steep increases in business rates are hurting retailers in the tough trading climate. Tiffany Holland reports on Fair Rates for Retail, our campaign for a rates freeze next year.
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Staples unveils plans to accelerate growth
Staples has unveiled plans to serve customers better and accelerate growth. The retailer will expand beyond office supplies and improve its multichannel provision by merging its US Retail and Staples.com divisions.Staples plans to close 30 stores and downsize 30, a reduction in square footage in North America of 15%, by ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the supermarkets
Food retail has been transformed in the last 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how the sector has changed and its prospects.
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NewsB&M Bargains seeks partner for expansion into Europe
Variety store group B&M Bargains is on the hunt for a European partner as it plans to open on the continent following stellar growth in the UK.
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NewsPoundland's new distribution centre to service European growth plans
Variety retailer Poundland plans to use its new 200,000 sq ft distribution centre to service Europe when the single-price retailer opens stores on the continent.
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NewsUnited Carpets bought in pre-pack administration deal
A parcel of 73 United Carpets stores have been bought out of pre-pack administration.