All Property articles – Page 159
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GalleryIn pictures: Leightons Opticians unveils new look as it plans to double estate
London-based Leightons Opticians has rebranded, with a new store and logo design, as it plans to double its store estate in the next five years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Pan-European retailers look to secondary cities for expansion
Finding the right space in Europe’s capitals has become increasingly difficult, opening up an opportunity for the continent’s regional cities.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s grandest global designs
Retailers are upping the design stakes to make their shops stand out from the crowd. We look at some examples of stunning store exteriors from around the world.
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NewsShoe Zone prepares to float next month as DFS boss Filby becomes chairman
Shoe Zone has revealed its intention to float next month in a deal that could value it at up to £100m as DFS boss Ian Filby joins as chairman.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shoe Zone, Morrisons, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2014: Shoe Zone to raise £50m with IPO, Morrisons to begin delivering in London, M&S to push newly relaunched website, Oddbins plans to treble store estate, Tesco to add more expertise on to the board
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NewsBlue Inc eyes Aim entry by summer as it plans to 'supercharge' growth
Blue Inc is eyeing entry onto Aim before the summer as the retailer looks to use the proceeds to “supercharge” its growth.
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AnalysisVideo: Jigsaw chief executive Peter Ruis on its Duke Street Emporium store
Jigsaw’s chief executive Peter Ruis welcomes shoppers to the new two-floor, 6,000 sq ft Emporium store on London’s Duke Street.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality eyes acquisition of rival's stores
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has confirmed it is in discussions to acquire stores from rival Bibby Retail Services.
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NewsPrimark confident it can succeed in America, says finance boss
Primark is confident it will succeed where many UK retailers have failed in cracking America as it plots launching there next year.
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NewsAquascutum adds to its estate with new menswear store in Mayfair
Aquascutum is set to open a new menswear format store on London’s Jermyn Street, following its return to the West End last year.
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NewsTfL debuts first ‘innovative retail destination’ with Old Street pop-ups
Transport for London has launched its “first innovative retail destination” with seven new pop-up stores opening at Old Street station.
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OpinionComment: Can Primark crack the US? You bet it can
Primark’s move into the US should not be compared with previous UK retailers’ entry and subsequent failures in that market.
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NewsPrimark to launch into the US with first store planned for 2015
Primark is set to launch into the US with its first store in Boston as it revealed a 26% operating profit increase in its first half.
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NewsEaster disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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NewsCard Factory confirms intention to float on the stock exchange
Card Factory has pushed the button on its IPO today, as it revealed it generated EBITDA of £80.4m last year.
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NewsThe Co-op to quit 60% of Somerfield stores as it bids to rebuild reputation
The Co-operative Group is to exit 60% of the Somerfield stores it acquired just five years ago as it seeks to refocus and rebuild its reputation
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for the Co-op’s food retail business?
Food accounts for the lion’s share of the Co-operative Group’s sales but it has been affected by the wider problems at the business.
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NewsMulberry issues another profit warning and cautions on future earnings
Luxury brand Mulberry has issued another profit warning after incurring charges on stores and the departure of its chief executive.
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AnalysisInternational news: Is Carrefour witness to a Spanish miracle or mirage?
Carrefour’s first-quarter results posted same-store growth in Spain, suggesting internal reforms and external factors are taking effect.