All Property articles – Page 295
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Retail landlords urged to contribute to BIDs
Landlords and developers should contribute to Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) as well as the retailers that occupy their buildings, leading figures from both the retail and property sector said this week.
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NewsScottish retailers ‘hindered by business rates policy’
Retailers in Scotland will be harmed by the Scottish Government’s failure to introduce business rates transitional arrangements, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
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NewsNo new developments in pipeline for British Land
The UK’s second-biggest landlord British Land said it has no imminent plans to begin any new property developments as it revealed strong figures for its third quarter.
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NewsShop vacancies rise to 12% across UK
Shop vacancies have increased to 12.4% in the six months to December 31, compared with 10% in the previous six month period.
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NewsIncrease in CVAs expected
Further company voluntary arrangements (CVA) are expected in the next few months as the lagged impact of the recession takes effect, restructuring expert KPMG said.
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OpinionWhen good news is bad news
Croydon has been waiting years for the arrival of John Lewis. The fact it’s going out of town is a hammer blow to the town centre.
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NewsJohn Lewis to invest a further £7.5m in home format
John Lewis will open its second home store, John Lewis at home, in Croydon in the autumn and has committed to investing a further £7.5m in the format.
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NewsFocus DIY asks for rent holiday as snow hits sales
Focus DIY has asked landlords for a rent holiday as the snow last month hit sales.
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AnalysisA vicious circle of high street neglect
As our “Manifesto for the High Street” campaign continues, we look at the damage empty shops are doing to our towns with surveys of Wolverhampton and Margate
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Système U widens its network
Système U president Serge Papin told French trade magazine LSA that 2009 was one of the best years for the group, with the retailer adding 1.6 million sq ft to its network.Net sales were up 3.3% (excluding fuel) to E14.5bn (£12.66bn). Papin claimed that the company was the only retailer ...
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NewsSuits You confirms CVA proposal
UPDATED: Menswear retailer Speciality Retail Group (SRG), which trades as Suits You, has proposed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), as predicted by Retail-Week.com this morning.
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NewsPlans chalked to reduce congestion in London’s West End
The London Assembly Transport Committee has laid out new plans to reduce traffic congestion in London’s West End.
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NewsTwo more retailers sign to St Martin's Courtyard development
Fashion chains Jack Wills and Hoss Intropia have both signed to St Martin’s Courtyard, in London’s Covent Garden.
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OpinionTime for positive thinking
Our Manifesto for the High Street campaign is off to a good start, with some interesting comments coming through from our readers.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open Olympic Games shop
John Lewis is to open an official Olympic Games shop at its Stratford store as it has been appointed official retailer to the London Olympics.
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NewsRetailers to pay more in business rates to fund Crossrail
Retailers will be forced to pay more in business rates in order to fund London’s Crossrail network.
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NewsStore acquisitions send Ryman profits rising
Stationer Ryman’s turnover soared 125% in the year to March 28 as the retailer reaped the rewards from the integration of Partners and Stationery Box.
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NewsGo Outdoors to bolster store count in Scotland
Outdoor retailer Go Outdoors is investing £8m to open five shops in Scotland.
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OpinionToo many stores?
Alexon has put about 20% of its stores on the market, but who will take them?
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AnalysisWhat is Planning Policy Statement 4?
Local authorities are to be asked to look at the impact of an out-of-town scheme rather than the need for one. So what does this planning change mean for retailers?