All Stores and property articles – Page 358
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Analysis
Design for life
As we head into the middle of January and the rhythm of 2008 begins to establish itself, now is as good a time as any to gather a few thoughts on how the year ahead is likely to shape up.
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News
House of Fraser unveils Belfast blueprint
House of Fraser has posted a robust performance for the festive period and revealed details of its first new store for more than two years, to open in Belfast.
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Analysis
On shaky ground
The opening of several major city centre developments will transform cities across the country, while the end of empty property rate relief is likely to send rents soaring. Ben Cooper examines some of the key property issues facing retailers in 2008
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Primark’s Oxford Street look to go to new shops
Primark is to take the store design blueprint developed for its iconic Oxford Street store to new branches in Bristol and Belfast later this year, following the success of its London flagship, which opened last April.
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Stead & Simpson to update stores despite sell-off plans
Up-for-sale shoe retail group Stead & Simpson is to create a new format for its eponymous stores using design consultancy Caulder Moore.
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House of Fraser to open new store in Belfast
House of Fraser's first store in more than two years is set to open in Belfast at the end of March.
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Primark to take Oxford Street design to Bristol and Belfast
Following the success of its Oxford Street flagship Primark is making steps to take the store design to its forthcoming new outlets in Bristol and Belfast.
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Opinion
Whole Sale disappointment
Last week provided a final hurrah for retailers – for the time being at least – as those freed from the responsibilities of turning up for work headed to the shops instead.
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Analysis
Flower power
Cath Kidston’s relocated store in Bath shows why this blooming retailer is a force to be reckoned with. John Ryan reports
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Somerfield to carve a niche with focus on smaller stores
High street grocer Somerfield is to open more smaller stores as it seeks to distance itself further from big supermarkets.
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JJB Sports buys Original Shoe Company
Sports giant JJB has bought Original Shoe Company from Sports Direct for 5 million.
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Opinion
Deck the shops with boughs of holly
There is one Saturday to go before Christmas and, for those of a dilatory nature, it’s time to deck the halls with holly or at least to trim the artificial tree (it’s greener that way).
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NewsLa Senza unveils new fascia in north London
Lingerie retailer La Senza has revealed a new fascia that it intends to roll out in the UK and Ireland.
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Eataly, Via Nizza, Turin, Italy
The Slow Food movement is finally starting to enter the mass market.
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Handwritten signs downgrade shoppers’ opinion of retailers
Retailers that use handwritten signs risk alienating their customers, according to a report from brand control company Gecko.
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JD raises curtain on Oxford Street
JD reopened its Oxford Street flagship last week, showcasing the latest format from the fashion-cum-sports retailer.
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Tesco enters digital battle
Carphone, Comet and DSGi in firing line as grocer unveils PC Guys support service in Cambridge
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Bensons eyes distinct premium bed format
Bensons for Beds is mulling the launch of a standalone format for its top-end range of beds.
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Analysis
The only way is up
John Ryan gets an exclusive preview of Ikea’s first city centre store in Coventry
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News
Austin Reed opens Stephens Brothers’ first store in India
Austin Reed has launched its first standalone Stephens Brothers store in India and plans to have eight in the country by the end of February.