All Property articles – Page 89
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OpinionOpinion: Enjoy London’s shopping. This is as good as it gets
Business rates may not mean wholesale store closures, but they will sadly mean poorer shops.
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NewsLondon retailers dismayed as business rates revaluation sends costs soaring
Retailers in central London face “a hammering” financially as a result of the revaluation of business rates revealed on Friday.
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OpinionNick Bubb on Andy Street’s John Lewis legacy – sales good, profits bad?
Andy Street has been a brilliant and energetic leader of the John Lewis Partnership, but how strong will his legacy be?
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NewsOpinion: Shopping centres are adapting to the ‘see now, buy now’ age
At London Fashion Week, a number of retailers cut out months of waiting time by making their latest collections instantly available to consumers.
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GalleryStore gallery: John Lewis unveils new £18m store in Essex
John Lewis has opened its first Essex store in Chelmsford as the retailer continues to invest in its bricks-and-mortar estate.
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NewsPep & Co unveils locations for its second phase of expansion
Pep & Co has unveiled the store locations for its next phase of aggressive expansion, following its 50 stores in 50 days launch.
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GalleryStore gallery: Warehouse repositions with flagship 'for the city woman'
With a brand overhaul and a London flagship redesign, Warehouse aims to reclaim its go-to status on the fashion shopping circuit.
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NewsWest End retailers hit out at 'catastrophic' business rates plan
Retailers in London’s West End reject Goverment offer of relief on this week’s changes to business rates as “extremely disappointing”.
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GalleryStore of the week: Tracey Neuls goes back to school in central London
Luxury shoe shop Tracey Neuls has turned its Marylebone outlet into a lecture room in a clever link-up with the London Design Festival.
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NewsAldi prepared to sacrifice more margin as it refuses to be beaten on price
Aldi is willing to further sacrifice profitability and even if necessary to sustain losses in order to maintain price competitiveness.
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OpinionOpinion: the insatiable appetite for new tech signals more change in retail
When I first lived in London 40 years ago, Oxford Street stores opened 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday and one late night until 8pm on Thursday.
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AnalysisOpinion: How shopping centres can copy theme parks to drive engagement
As shopping centres’ footfall edges down, can they increase their appeal to shoppers by adding a mix of leisure to their retail offer?
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NewsAustralian retailer Typo confirms first UK store opening for December
Typo has confirmed it will open its first UK store in Westfield Stratford in December, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: H&M's biggest UK store opens at Westfield London
Swedish fashion retail giant H&M opened its biggest UK store at Westfield London on Friday, continuing its British expansion plan at a pace.
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GalleryStore gallery: Why Montreal's retail reputation is hotting up
There is a lot to recommend Montreal as a destination, not least the retail provision that sets it apart from many other cities.
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GalleryStore of the week: Boucherie Grinder offers a slice of sophistication
Upmarket butcher Boucherie Grinder has tapped into the glamorous side meat buying in Montreal, offering a taste of something different.
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NewsStore openings tumble as Brexit jitters dampen expansion plans
High street shop openings reported a “dramatic” decline in the first half of the year as vacancy rates surpassed store openings.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis takes short-term profit pain for long-term gain
Bellwether retailer the John Lewis Partnership, which rarely puts a foot wrong, appears to have stumbled over falling profits.
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GalleryStore gallery: Liberty's Fashion Week windows celebrate its unique heritage
Liberty’s entry in this year’s RIBA window competition celebrates its founder Arthur Liberty’s impact on retail and the fashion industry.
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OpinionOpinion: Why independents should look up to chain stores
Minimalist stores selling overpriced items just don’t do the trick any more, says John Ryan in Montreal, where indies are struggling.