All Property articles – Page 96
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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NewsDebenhams Ireland to reject rental costs as survival deadline approaches
Debenhams has applied to reject the rental leases on at least three of its stores in Ireland as part of its ongoing survival scheme.
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NewsGoldman Sachs boss set to appear at BHS parliamentary inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s long-time adviser and Goldman Sachs vice-chairman, Michael Sherwood, will appear at the BHS parliamentary inquiry this week.
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NewsDebenhams aims to generate 10% of sales from food and unveils new partners
Department store group Debenhams is introducing a raft of new in-store partners as the retailer overhauls its space and offer.
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NewsMorrisons vows to re-employ My Local staff if convenience chain collapses
Morrisons has vowed to re-employ all of the chain’s former workers who could be left jobless if My Local plunges into administration.
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NewsH&M first-half profits fall as currency conversions continue to bite
H&M profits continued to fall in its first-half despite increased sales as unseasonable weather and volatility of the US dollar hurt results.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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NewsMy Local on the brink of collapse, 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, has filed an intention to appoint administrators, putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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Report StoreWhen Digital and Physical Collide
How fresh thinking is future-proofing the stores of tomorrow
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NewsFashion retailer Forever 21 plans to cut size of remaining UK stores
Forever 21 is planning to reduce the size of its UK stores as it struggles to gain market share from high-street fashion rivals.
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NewsZara outshines fashion rivals as UK sales and profits rise
Zara reports an increase in full-year sales and profits at its UK business despite the subdued performance of its rivals in the last year.
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OpinionOpinion: Five things every retailer should be thinking about right now
Speaking to a retailer last week about the future of the industry, we both agreed that looking back at history wasn’t helpful any more for informing new thinking.
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OpinionOpinion: CVAs are no magic wand for embattled retailers
The collapse of two major retailers within weeks shows that no company, no matter how iconic or well established, can rest on its laurels.
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OpinionOpinion: Never mind the omnijargon – today it’s just retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail is not dying. Online retail isn’t stealing real world sales. Ultimately, retail only exists as one entity.
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NewsConvenience store numbers reach 'saturation' after surging 21% in five years
The growth of convenience stores may have reached “saturation” point in the UK after the number of smaller shops surged 21% in just five years.
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NewsTesco offloads Dobbies Garden Centres to investor group for £217m
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres to an investor group for £217m as boss Dave Lewis continues to offload the grocer’s non-core businesses.
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GalleryGoing it alone: why fashion chains are opening dedicated menswear stores
Leading fashion retailers say standalone menswear shops are where the money is, but is this just a few peacocks preening? John Ryan reports.
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OpinionOpinion: Experience wins over convenience in the bid for customers
The city centre, it seems, may be the clear winner when it comes to the challenge of delivering a world-class customer experience.
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GalleryStore gallery: Getting ready to welcome in the summer shoppers
The visual merchandisers have been busy preparing for the season of picnics and Pimm’s. John Ryan gets his flip-flops on to make a forecast.