All Property articles – Page 247
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NewsCheryl Cole to open StylistPick's first pop-up shop
Online accessories specialist StylistPick is to open a pop-up shop at Westfield, London next week where face of the brand Cheryl Cole will make an appearance.
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NewsMultiple retailers closed 14 stores a day in 2011
Multiple retailers closed an average of 14 stores a day across the UK, according to the Local Data Company and PWC.
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AnalysisHow do men shop?
When it comes to harnessing customer spend, retailers’ focus is typically on women. What can retailers do to better tap into the male shopping psyche, asks Charlotte Hardie.
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AnalysisFranchising: What do retailers need to know?
Franchising is used extensively by many UK retailers, both at home and abroad, but will it help Mothercare revive its business?
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NewsIn focus: Pets at Home
It is a time of change at the pet specialist as the long-serving chief executive steps down.
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OpinionThorntons needs to find its sweet spot
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsCheap Monday opens first UK standalone
H&M-owned brand Cheap Monday is to open its first standalone UK shop today on London’s Carnaby Street.
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NewsAurum to revamp ‘jewel in crown’ as suitors circle
Plans drawn up for ‘fresh and dynamic’ Mappin & Webb following strong year.
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NewsMamas & Papas to tap mobile with free Wi-Fi
Maternity specialist Mamas & Papas is to roll out free Wi-Fi in all of its stores next month to help stimulate sales from leveraging customer reviews.
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OpinionRace for space must slow down
Mark Price became the managing director of Waitrose in 2007. He held numerous posts at the John Lewis Partnership since joining as a graduate trainee in 1982.
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NewsRepublic invests online as Bond fears for the high street
New platform will help in development of young fashion retailer’s multichannel offer.
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NewsThorntons to revamp stores after poor trading hits its performance
Thorntons is to spend up to £6m into refitting 75 stores over the next three years to improve performance after profits plummeted.
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NewsPaphitis' Boux Avenue signs three stores
Boux Avenue has signed three more stores as the Theo Paphitis-owned lingerie chain expands across the UK.
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NewsStratford City performs 'exceptionally well', says Westfield
Westfield Stratford City has performed “exceptionally well” since opening in September, according to the Australian developer.
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NewsThorntons to close more stores after profits hit
Thorntons pre-tax profits plummeted as poor trading and strong competition hit performance.
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NewsSports Direct strong Q3 ahead of expectations
Sports Direct retail sales grew 10.2% to £408.6m in the 13 weeks to January 22 as the retailer outperformed management expectations.
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Seven & I to enter Russian market
Japan-based Seven & I plans to enter the Russian market. The convenience store group is expected to set up a joint venture or franchise agreement with local partners, however, it has not yet commented on the development. Russian Franchising Association head Yuri Mickle said: “We have studied the strategy of ...
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Walmart Canada sets out ambitious expansion schedule
Walmart Canada has set out an ambitious expansion schedule for its 2012 financial year in which it hopes to complete a company record of at least 73 new projects. The various initiatives include building new stores and expanding, remodelling or relocating existing outlets. The retailer currently operates 333 stores, including ...
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NewsSwarovski reveals plans for lola&grace
Swarovski has revealed details of its new lola&grace brand, aimed at a “younger, trend-led” audience.
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AnalysisSchlecker insolvent after it fails to secure funding
Schlecker, which as recently as 2009 was by far Germany’s largest drugstore retailer, has filed for insolvency after negotiations for interim financing failed.