All Property articles – Page 238
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of the Argos store network
As Home Retail boss Terry Duddy prepared to release full-year figures for his flagship Argos business, he would have known that store numbers would be a big talking point.
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NewsFrench Connection to sell off stores after review
French Connection has put 14 of its 71 stores up for sale after launching a review of its retail division in March.
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NewsForever 21 Oxford Street extension to open by the winter
Forever 21 has confirmed it is to extend its flagship store on Oxford Street, with the new space expected to open by autumn/ winter 2012.
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NewsAquascutum attracts 10 interested parties
Collapsed luxury fashion retailer Aquascutum has attracted 10 expressions of interest in the first round of bids, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisAsset management: Making the most of underused retail space
Keeping shopping destinations relevant and exciting in order to attract the hordes in today’s tough economic climate is an ongoing challenge for landlords. Christine Eade considers the options available.
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.
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AnalysisRetailers and landlords: Lease conflict time bomb
Retailers and landlords remain in disputes over pre-packs, downscaling, and now monthly rents. Meanwhile, a lease time bomb is ticking, warns Mark Faithfull. However, it could spell good news for retailers.
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AnalysisRestaurant revolution for property development
Catering used to be a footnote in shopping centre development, but now it’s as vital as the stores themselves as restaurants and cafes start to think like retailers.
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Retail developments: Reigniting stalled schemes
The freeze in the development pipeline has switched the focus from the UK’s biggest retail centres to those that are under-served. Mark Faithfull considers some of the opportunities around the country.
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AnalysisSupermarkets: Realigning store spend
Tesco will not take January’s profit warning lying down and as it reappraises its store offer the implications will be felt across the grocery sector. Mark Faithfull looks at how supermarkets are realigning their store spend.
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NewsForever 21 signs for Desigual store on Oxford Street
US fashion giant Forever 21 is expanding its Oxford Street flagship store by acquiring the adjacent unit occupied by Desigual currently.
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NewsIn pictures: Tottenham Court Road shut down due to 'hostage situation'
One of the busiest shopping streets in London has been evacuated due to a potential hostage situation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Warming up shoppers to the new Tesco
Transforming Tesco’s image and improving shopper experience are at the heart of boss Philip Clarke’s plan to return it to form.
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NewsLease lengths extended as London battles for prime retail space
Average lease lengths in London jumped last year as retailers battled for prime space, agreeing to longer leases to secure quality sites.
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NewsUniqlo set to return to profit in 2013 despite widening losses
Uniqlo aims to return to profitability next year after posting widening losses in the year to August 31, 2011.
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OpinionComment: Restoring Mothercare's fortunes won’t be child’s play for Calver
On Monday, Simon Calver takes control at Mothercare, where the wheels have come off the pram in the core UK market.
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OpinionRetail must return to first principles
Being of a certain age I am increasingly conscious of the way in which time appears to accelerate rather than remain a constant.
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AnalysisTrinity Leeds: A new heart of the city
Big property developments have all but ground to a halt. Next year only one major shopping centre scheme will open – Trinity Leeds. Ben Cooper takes a tour and assesses its prospects.
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NewsRobert Dyas denies R Capital is among potential buyers
Hardware and homewares retailer Robert Dyas has denied reports that Little Chef owner R Capital is among potential buyers for the business.