All Shopping centres articles – Page 62
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NewsAsda home shopping centre
The grocer has opened its first home shopping centre, designed to extend retail capacity in its busiest locations.
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AnalysisOlder workers invaluable to retail
Not everyone has welcomed the Government’s plans to review the standard retirement age, but older workers are invaluable to retail. Here, Charlotte Hardie talks to some of the industry’s mature stars
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NewsMilton Keynes signings trigger premium plans
The signing of three retailers to Thecentre:mk’s Silbury Arcade in Milton Keynes has kick-started plans for a high-end quarter at the centre.
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NewsGlasgow launches shopping campaign
Glasgow city centre is launching a £300,000 marketing initiative in a bid to fight off competition from out of town shopping centres.
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Thecentre:mk signings trigger premium plans
The signing of three retailers to Thecentre:mk’s Silbury Arcade in Milton Keynes has kick-started plans for a high-end quarter at the centre.
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NewsGeorge Davies secures stores for Give
Fashion legend George Davies has secured a raft of shopping centre deals for his new venture Give.
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NewsHelly Hansen to open first UK standalone store in Arndale Centre
Norwegian outdoorwear brand Helly Hansen is to open its first mainstream retail store in the UK, in Manchester’s Arndale Centre in the autumn.
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News‘Staycations’ boost John Lewis sales
John Lewis has reported a 5.6% rise in sales in the week ending August 1, crediting increased footfall, the weather and the trend towards ‘staycations’.
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AnalysisDoes the future look bright for Gloucester Quays?
The latest outlet centre to open in Gloucester seems ideal for today’s cost-conscious shopper, but with a glut of branded value havens across the UK is there room for more? Liz Morrell reports
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NewsLinks of London founders launch fine jewellery business
The husband and wife team behind jewellery chain Links of London have launched a new business in 11 department stores.
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NewsCurrys to open in ill-fated Thurrock shop
Electricals retailer Currys has taken over the lease for the former Marks & Spencer Lifestore at Lakeside in Thurrock, which has proved ill-fated for retailers.
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NewsHornsea Freeport shopping village in administration
East Yorkshire shopping village Hornsea Freeport has fallen into administration.
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OpinionPrimark will storm Germany
A visit last week to Primark’s first store in Germany was instructive. Located in the northern city of Bremen in a brand new shopping centre, it was reasonable to expect that the value retailer would have pulled out all the stops to make its Teutonic debut, and it didn’t disappoint.
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OpinionYou don’t have to follow the herd
In a world where the media and big brands appear to dictate consumer tastes, it is easy for retailers to forget that they can still determine their own destiny.
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NewsUS denim brand True Religion to open first UK stores
US designer denim brand True Religion is to kick off a European standalone store opening programme with a London opening planned for this year.
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GalleryBluewater: still making a splash a decade on
The Kent mall celebrated its 10th birthday this year, but age hasn’t dulled its offer. John Ryan reports
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AnalysisMaking service charges live up to their name
If centre landlords are to consider cutting service charges for struggling retailers the remaining funds need to be used more wisely to drive footfall, says John Ryan
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AnalysisSustainability at what cost?
New carbon reduction legislation is about to put the green agenda back in the spotlight. But will the costs outweigh the benefits, asks Liz Morrell
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NewsLand Securities hopeful of property market recovery
Land Securities, the UK’s biggest real estate investor, has said that the worst of the rout that has swept through the commercial property market may be over.
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OpinionToo much security could stifle shopping centre pipeline
The BCSC was right to express concerns last week at proposals for the future of shopping centre security being mooted by the Government.