All Property articles – Page 228
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OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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NewsJulian Graves begins round of store closures
The administration of dried fruit and nuts specialist Julian Graves has begun closing stores but is still seeking a buyer for the retailer, which hit the buffers last month.
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Drugstore group Schlecker begins clearance Sales
Insolvent drugstore group Schlecker has begun clearance Sales in the remaining 358 Schlecker XL and 367 Ihr Platz shops. Products have been discounted by between 30% and 50%, according to administrator Werner Schneider.The Schlecker XL shops will be closed in August. Schneider is still searching for buyers of the remaining ...
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Hudson’s Bay plans store closures for Zellers
Hudson’s Bay plans to close most of its 64 remaining Zellers stores, according to local press. They are locations that are not being converted to Target shops. The closures will be completed by March 2013.A spokeswoman said: “After a lengthy review and numerous discussions with various parties, it became apparent ...
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NewsTFL urged to encourage visitors to London's West End as Olympics hits footfall
Transport for London has been urged to change its message and encourage visitors to London’s West End after shoppers stayed away at the weekend because of the Olympics.
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OpinionComment: Airports can provide a great retail experience
There is something about airport terminals that makes people behave completely out of character.
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NewsEthel Austin rescued by clothing entrepreneur
Ethel Austin has been bought out of administration by Liric, a firm controlled by clothing entrepreneur Mike Basso.
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InterviewQ&A: Wickes bosses Jeremy Bird and Simon King
Wickes revealed an 8.8% like-for-like fall in its first half on Friday, when it revealed plans for international expansion and subletting space in its UK stores as its multichannel sales grow.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco opens Food To Go shop-in-shop
The Chester store is home to an area that features time of day merchandising.
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OpinionComment: How can social media save the High Street?
All the indications are that, without urgent action, the UK High Street could turn into a boarded-up ghost-town.
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OpinionComment: Calling time on the pop-up
The majority of pop-ups no longer deserve the label as they may be around for a year or more.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics have finally arrived at Westfield Stratford City
There have really been only two words on the Westfield Stratford City team’s lips for the last 5 years – “Launch”, and “Olympics”.
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NewsFashion retailers sign up to Westfield London
Five new fashion retailers have signed up to Westfield London including Kate Spade and Longchamp’s which will open their first stores in UK shopping centres there.
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OpinionComment: Olympics should provide welcome boost to sentiment
As the Olympic Games get under way, perhaps the best that retailers should hope for from the sports spectacular is a boost to shopper sentiment.
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NewsLondon's West End to receive £250m boost
London’s West End is set to rceive £250m of investment over the next three months as the capital basks in the “long afterglow” of the Olympics.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Retail employment and stores monitor
Store numbers fell for the first time in three years in the second quarter of 2012 according to the BRC-Bond Pearce Retail Employment Monitor. Retail Week takes a closer look at the numbers.
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NewsHammerson reveals plans for Croydon's Whitgift Centre
Hammerson’s plans for the Whitgift Centre in Croydon will be unveiled this evening in the next stage of the battle with rival Westfield to win control of the site.
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NewsFirst glimpse of Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols has unveiled plans for its Beauty Bazaar format which it claims will transform the beauty landscape.
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NewsFall in store numbers reflects high street woes
Store numbers fell for the first time in three years in the second quarter.