All Property articles – Page 338
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Analysis
Planning for tomorrow
Decades of physical expansion could slow, but tackling the internet and sustainability are likely to be ever-present themes in 20 years, says Ben Cooper
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News
Sweaty Betty to slow store growth as it ramps up multichannel drive
Women’s sportswear retailer Sweaty Betty is to slow down its store expansion programme and has strengthened its multichannel offer.
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Analysis
Planning for tomorrow
Decades of physical expansion could slow, but tackling the internet and sustainability are likely to be ever-present themes in 20 years, says Ben Cooper
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Analysis
Boxing clever
In a difficult market and with big-box units falling out of favour, retail parks are having to find new and innovative ways to operate to maintain investment values. Mark Faithfull looks at how landlords are facing up to some tough decisions
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News
Jysk makes UK debut with 500-store target
Danish furniture and homewares retailer Jysk opened its first two UK stores in Lincoln and Mansfield today and revealed ambitious plans for 500 shops around the country.
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Analysis
Glimmer of hope
Retail parks may be under the cosh, but some retailers are taking the opportunity to expand. John Ryan reports
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Analysis
Back to bulk?
The credit crunch is hurting bulky goods retailers, so how are the parks that house them holding up? Liz Morrell reports
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News
Industry slams empty-property laws revision
Leading retailers and industry associations have come out fighting in response to changes to the empty-property relief laws that came into effect on Tuesday.
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News
Swedish model to open London lingerie store
Swedish celebrity model turned designer Victoria Silvstedt has signed for her first UK store to stock her lingerie range.
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News
Primark named second anchor in Corby centre
Primark has taken the second anchor spot at Willow Place in Corby town centre.
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News
Ferrari gears up for UK debut on Regent Street
Italian car giant Ferrari is set to power into London’s Regent Street with the opening of its first UK store.
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Opinion
Empty property rates mean bad news
Prime Minister Gordon Brown isn’t popular in many camps at the moment. And the retail property market is no exception.
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News
Retailers lash out at changes to empty property tax
Retailers have hit out at the Government over a new tax on empty property, which comes into force today.
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News
Land Securities hires DSGi director as non-exec
Land Securities has appointed DSGi group finance director Kevin O’Byrne as non-executive director.
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News
Sleep Depot falls into administration
Bed specialist Sleep Depot, which operates through more than 100 stores and concessions nationwide, has gone into administration.
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News
Inditex unveils details of new accessories format
Inditex has unveiled the details of its new accessories chain, set to roll out this year.
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News
Tesco halts roll-out of Fresh & Easy
Tesco has halted the roll-out of its US convenience store chain Fresh & Easy, fuelling renewed speculation about its performance on the West Coast, according to The Sunday Telegraph .
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News
Asda appoints head of estates team
Asda has hired Janet Bishopp as head of estates to develop and expand the grocer’s portfolio of 352 stores.
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Analysis
Altered images
The retail park landscape is changing as tenants put their faith in smaller unit sizes and operators fight the online threat to their businesses. Ben Cooper assesses the state of the market
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Analysis
Tough talking
It’s no secret that life on the high street is tough at the moment and it’s the same story at out-of-town retail parks, with traditional tenants from a wide range of sectors all feeling the pinch.