All Property articles – Page 348
-
Analysis
Leeds keeping pace with two of its own
Leeds, like Hull, is enjoying a retail regeneration, with two major schemes under way. In March, the Government Office for Yorkshire & Humberside approved plans for the £675 million, 1.3 million (120,000 sq m) Eastgate & Harewood Quarter development by the Leeds Partnership, a joint venture between Hammerson and Town ...
-
Analysis
To Hull and back again
It’s been tough for Hull playing second fiddle to rival retail hubs such as Leeds and Meadowhall, but two major developments are bringing shoppers flooding back to the city. Liz Morrell reports
-
News
SRG seeks units to expand Suits You chain
Menswear retailer Speciality Retail Group (SRG) is to expand its Suits You format by between five and 10 stores over the next year.
-
News
Mikey to break into Spain with El Corte
Fashion jewellery brand Mikey London has teamed up with Spanish department store chain El Corte Ingl s to expand throughout Spain.
-
News
Westfield launches leasing campaign for Eat Gallery
Westfield London has begun a leasing campaign for the food quarter of its shopping centre at White City, due to open at the end of next year.
-
News
Russia tops Euro league for upcoming centre space
Russia has more than 49.5 million sq ft (4.6 million sq m) of shopping centre space opening in the next 18 months, topping the ranking for the whole of Europe.
-
News
Russia tops Euro league for upcoming centre space
Russia has more than 49.5 million sq ft (4.6 million sq m) of shopping centre space opening in the next 18 months, topping the ranking for the whole of Europe.
-
News
Louis Vuitton to open Maison store in London
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton is to open a flagship Maison store on London’s New Bond Street, after securing the property next door to its Louis Vuitton store.
-
Opinion
Happy days are here again
November is always manic for the property industry, with the two big events of the year crammed into two weeks and cocktail reception after cocktail reception ensuring no delegate gets a good night’s sleep.
-
AnalysisWestfield Derby: The eagle has landed
Sceptics believed Westfield wouldn’t pull off such a big scheme in a small city like Derby but, as it opened its doors six months ahead of schedule, the critics were somewhat silenced. Tim Danaher reports
-
News
Claire’s targets Germany in Euro expansion
Claire’s Accessories is to ramp up its expansion in Germany, and has set a target of opening 30 stores there next year.
-
News
Blenheim puts in second-phase proposal for Hounslow centre
Developer Blenheim has submitted an application for the second phase of development of the Blenheim Centre in Hounslow, west London.
-
Opinion
Design matters to shoppers
The Bristol Alliance – a joint venture between Land Securities and Hammerson – has this week unveiled what is destined to become one of Bristol’s signature buildings. The newly constructed House of Fraser store is a key part of the scheme and the 170,000 sq ft building will soon become ...
-
Opinion
Crossrail is beacon of hope for east Oxford Street
While Prime Minister Gordon Brown is being attacked from every political corner at the moment, the property industry should be thanking him. Last week, he gave the go-ahead for the Crossrail link – something that has been mooted since 1990.
-
NewsFocus store disposals to raise £68 million
DIY group Focus is to sell 41 stores for a total of £68 million as it undergoes a restructure, following its acquisition in July by investment firm Cerberus.
-
Analysis
All in the brand
Marketing a scheme goes beyond a burst of activity around the launch; it’s about creating a brand that endures. By Liz Morrell
-
News
Focus store disposals to raise £68 million
DIY group Focus is to sell 41 stores for a total of 68 million as it undergoes a restructure, following its acquisition in July by investment firm Cerberus.
-
AnalysisRetail parks innovate as DIY stores slow expansion
As the UK’s DIY big-boxers slow expansion plans, downsize and even consider closing stores, landlords need to take innovative action to revive their parks, says Mark Faithfull
-
AnalysisNo pain no gain
After a gloomy 24 months, the lettings market is beginning to pick up, but often because owners have cut the rent rather than a rush of new retailers eager to take space. John Ryanreports
-
AnalysisBatten down the hatches
The lettings market for retail parks has faltered as bulky goods retailers start to feel the pinch from the downturn in consumer spending, so is this affecting the red-hot investment market? Jessica Price Brown consults the experts