All Property articles – Page 241
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NewsBoris Johnson to mediate in Hammerson-Westfield row
London mayor Boris Johnson is to mediate between developers Westfield and Hammerson in a row over Croydon’s Whitgift Centre.
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NewsMP to raise "unfair" allocation of Portas funds in Parliament
Labour MP for Rochdale Simon Danczuk is to raise in Parliament what he has claimed is the “unfair” allocation of money from the Government’s High Street Innovation Fund.
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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Rewe Group to convert Penny discount chain
Rewe Group is converting its ailing Penny discount chain to a new concept, akin to a supermarket with more brands, fewer non-food items and new management. Sales at converted stores have risen 10% to 20%. So far, 250 of about 2,400 Penny stores have been refurbished.At its supermarkets, Rewe plans ...
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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Pantaloon Retail in talks to acquire Big Apple stores
Future Group-owned Pantaloon Retail is in talks to acquire Express Retail Services-owned Big Apple’s stores. Big Apple operates 65 neighbourhood shops in Delhi. The takeover is expected to be valued at around INR2.5bn (£30.7m).Big Apple recently launched an online home delivery service – which is not part of the acquisition ...
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NewsH&M confirms new chain will be called "& Other Stories"
The new brand of stores from the Swedish fast fashion chain H&M is to be called & Other Stories, a spokesman confirmed.
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NewsHammerson beats Westfield in race for Croydon centre
Hammerson has pipped Westfield to revamping an ageing shopping centre in south London.
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NewsFashion retailer Ellie Louise falls into administration
Fashion retailer Ellie Louise has fallen into administration.
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NewsForever 21 to downsize first UK store
US fashion giant Forever 21 is looking to downsize its first UK store, 18 months after its launch.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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NewsShapps slams critics of Government Portas response
Housing minister Grant Shapps has called critics of the Government’s response to the Portas Review “misinformed”.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.
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NewsMorrisons targets high-end customers with new format
Morrisons said it is able to target a new upmarket customer with its Fresh Format concept with the opening of a new landmark store.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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NewsBlacks set to rebrand as turnaround takes shape
Outdoor retailer to focus on product and store refits as it targets family market.