All Shopping centres articles – Page 63
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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.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.
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New anti-terrorism advice could delay retail development, BCSC warns
The BCSC has expressed concerns that an unfair financial burden imposed on developers by anti-terrorist security legislation could cause delays to key retail schemes.
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NewsBlacks trials new formats to shore up sales ahead of boardwear exit
Outdoor specialist Blacks Leisure has begun testing new store formats in an attempt to strengthen the struggling retailer.
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NewsInquiry brings Belfast John Lewis closer
John Lewis has moved a step closer to getting the go-ahead for its Sprucefield department store in Northern Ireland.
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NewsInternaçionale makes fast-fashion shift as it moves buying to London
Internaçionale has set its sights on competing with fashion retailers such as New Look, Topshop and River Island in a push to become a broad-reaching fast-fashion retailer.
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NewsRetail demand for primary space on road to recovery
Retailer demand for property is showing signs of recovery, according to agent Cushman & Wakefield.
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NewsRetail collapses trigger £1bn losses for Crown Estate
The collapse of retailers in the recession has contributed to the Queen’s Crown Estate suffering a £1bn loss.
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NewsBoris Johnson hails John Lewis decision to anchor Westfield Stratford
Mayor of London Boris Johnson attended a topping out ceremony of the new John Lewis department store Westfield’s shopping centre development at the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, this morning.
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NewsItaly’s Jfour jean brand kicks off UK offensive
Italian designer jeans brand Jfour is to open its first UK standalone shop tomorrow and is gearing up for a rapid expansion in this country.
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NewsH&M expansion plans to accelerate in second half
H&M is to ramp up expansion plans in the second half of this year as it seeks to take advantage of cheap property deals.
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AnalysisNewcastle: Retailers’ move to Eldon Square extension leaves voids in existing centre
An ambitious project to extend Newcastle’s largest shopping centre is under way, but as Ben Cooper reports, while lettings are going well, the older part of the centre is set to struggle
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NewsFour retailers sign for space at Aberdeen Union Square scheme
Four retailers have signed up for space at Hammerson’s Union Square in Aberdeen, the shopping centre project due for completion this autumn.
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LK Bennett to launch new concept store at Bluewater
Footwear and fashion brand LK Bennett is to launch a new format store at Bluewater as a precursor to a wider roll-out across the country.