All Property articles – Page 319
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International luxury trio to make UK debuts in London
Three international luxury labels are preparing to open their debut UK stores after signing for units at high-profile London locations.
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OpinionRetail space is becoming a Waste Land
Two weeks ago this organ reported that 300 of the 815 Woolworths stores had “been secured or are under negotiation”.
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Analysis
The Northwest: Cracks in the pipeline
The retail development bubble has finally burst and the busy Northwest pipeline has been one of the hardest hit. Ben Cooper looks at the schemes that survived and those that are on the rocks
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Top landlord Prupim offers monthly rent relief
Prupim, the property investment arm of Prudential, has become the first major landlord to offer its retailers the chance to pay rents monthly on existing leases without any financial penalties.
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NewsB&M Bargains and Home Bargains outline stores drives
Value retailers B M Bargains and Home Bargains are pushing ahead with ambitious expansion plans in a bid to cash in on shoppers’ thirst for bargains.
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Anthropologie reveals location of European stores
US fashion retailer Anthropologie has revealed the locations of its first two European stores.
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Landlords trial service charge reduction
Landlords British Land and Land Securities are trialling a reduction in service charge at two of their shopping centres in the north of England.
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West End scheme draws three retailers
Three retailers are to open their doors at Kingly Court off London’s Carnaby Street.
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Tesco eyes west London cinema for development
Tesco has submitted plans for a mixed-use scheme in Greenford, west London. The development would bring a 59,000 sq ft (5,500 sq m) Tesco and restore part of the listed building formerly occupied by a Granada cinema.
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Shopping centre openings propel city ranks
Major shopping centres that opened last year have led to unprecedented changes in the rankings of the UK’s top retail destination, according to a report released last week.
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Opinion
The lines of communication are still open
Those of you lucky enough to be at Retail Week’s Property Directors Forum last Thursday will have seen a truly lively set of discussions unfold.
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NewsRiver Island founder Bernard Lewis: Don't rely on government to get retail through this downturn
Bernard Lewis, founder of River Island and one of the most revered names in British fashion, has lent his weight to Retail Week’s Backing UK Retail campaign and blasted the Government for not understanding the industry.
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Flurry of interest for Marks & Spencer stores
Marks & Spencer has received a flurry of interest from retailers wanting to take over the stores it has earmarked for disposal.
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Threshers considers 'hundreds' of store closures
The owner of Threshers is locked in talks with landlords about closing unprofitable stores.
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Analysis
Jeremy Collins: A bridge between two worlds
John Lewis head of development Jeremy Collins is the new BCSC president. Ben Cooper finds out more about his plans to bring retail and property together.
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Strong trading pushes Matalan store expansion
Value fashion retailer Matalan is to expand its store portfolio following a strong Christmas trading period.
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Cath Kidston signs first Liverpool store
Cath Kidston is to open a store at Grosvenor’s Liverpool One. The clothing, homewares and furnishings retailer has signed for a 3,600 sq ft (335 sq m) unit.
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Factory outlet sales soar as shoppers hunt for bargains
Cash-strapped shoppers looking for discounts over Christmas flocked to the UK’s largest factory outlet centres, which experienced major increases in sales and footfall.
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Opinion
We live in uncertain times
The year has started with something of an uneasy lull in property circles. With most but not all retailers having reported their Christmas sales, it’s obvious that the last month has brought some mixed fortunes.
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Analysis
Backing UK Retail: The heart of the community
As our Backing UK Retail campaign celebrates the industry’s role in supporting the economy, Ben Cooper looks at how retail developments have revitalised the country’s towns and cities.