All Property articles – Page 332
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Analysis
A solid anchor
John Lewis is by far the most popular choice of anchor stores among shopping centre owners. But will the effects of the downturn dampen the attraction? Ben Cooper investigates
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News
BPF sets up hotline for empty rates complaints
The British Property Federation (BPF) is stepping up its campaign against charging full rates on empty shops, calling on businesses to rally together to explain the effects of the “stealth tax”.
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Government plans out-of-town impact test
The Government is to unveil planning laws today to stem out-of-town developments and safeguard high streets.
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Tories caution on out-of-town quashing independents
A Conservative Party commission on the future of small shops has recommended the party adopts a tough stance against out-of-town parks to protect town centres.
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Jones Lang LaSalle buys Churston Heard
Property agency Churston Heard has become the latest niche retail firm to be acquired in a takeover by Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Oxford Circus to get £4m makeover
Oxford Circus is set to receive a 4 million makeover to help ease congestion for shoppers at the busy London intersection.
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Primark picks C&A man for Continental move
Value fashion specialist Primark has poached an executive from European retailer C&A as it prepares for expansion on the Continent.
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Summer Row gets green light
Legal action that had threatened the beginning of construction work on Multi Development’s Summer Row scheme in Wolverhampton has been dropped.
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Modus plans overhaul of Lincoln’s retail offer
Modus has submitted plans for a mixed-use scheme in Lincoln to open in early 2012.
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Opinion
A tenants' market
Speaking to a leading expert on the retail market at today’s Fashion Retail Academy graduation ceremony, we got onto the subject of new shopping centres and why, if the market is so bad, they all seem to be opening almost fully let.
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News
Marks & Spencer pulls out of Taiwan
Marks & Spencer is to close all its stores in Taiwan after just 14 months of trading in the country, dealing another blow to the embattled retailer.
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French lingerie brand hunts for first UK site
French lingerie retailer Soleil Sucr is planning to break into the UK market with its first store opening.
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Analysis
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AnalysisManchester: Still ahead of the game
Can Manchester hold on to its slot as the leading retail light of the Northwest or is Liverpool stealing a march after the opening of the mammoth Liverpool One scheme? By John Ryan
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Analysis
Is out of town out of fashion?
The soaring cost of fuel is hurting consumers and retailers alike, but was Sir Stuart Rose right when he claimed that out-of-town centres are being hit the hardest? Ben Cooper investigates
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Analysis
Inside Westfield London
20 years in the making, the UK’s most eagerly awaited shopping centre is finally taking shape. Tim Danaher gets a preview of Westfield London as it gears up for its opening in October
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News
Ollie & Nic sets sights on 30 UK shops within five years
Bags and accessories retailer Ollie & Nic is gearing up for ambitious expansion, with plans to open 30 stores nationwide in the next five years.
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Matalan seals deal to launch in Middle East
Matalan is to make its overseas debut in the Middle East, with 15 stores opening in the region over the next five years. The value fashion retailer, which this week revealed an 89 per cent increase in full-year pre-tax profits to 53.2 million, has signed an agreement with a ...
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John Lewis to anchor Leeds scheme
John Lewis has agreed to anchor The Leeds Partnership’s Eastgate Quarters scheme in Leeds city centre.
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Westfield signs Stratford deal
Developer Westfield has secured agreements with various public sector bodies that pave the way for its Stratford City scheme in East London.