All Property articles – Page 178
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is better parking the answer for high street retailers?
The latest initiative to help high streets is designed to make parking easier. But the Government’s promise to make town centres more car-friendly has been met with scepticism.
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OpinionBlog: What can retailers learn from the new generation of pop-ups?
It’s never been more important for retailers to attract shoppers through their doors as they prepare for the all-important Christmas countdown – and interactive pop-ups could help do just that.
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OpinionComment: Matalan’s Sporting Pro could be an interesting rival to Sports Direct
Matalan has just revealed that its first Sporting Pro store is to open in central London next month - the first of 14 new shops due to open before Christmas.
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NewsDebenhams brand mix to move more upmarket after Oxford Street revamp
Debenhams is looking to bring more upmarket brands into its business on the back of its £25m Oxford Street redevelopment.
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NewsTopshop opens in Paris' Galeries Lafayette
Topshop is to open in France today with a concession in the upmarket Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
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GalleryIn pictures: London’s first designer outlet opens in Wembley
London’s first designer outlet opened its doors today next to Wembley Stadium.
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NewsTesco eyes global fashion dominance for F&F brand
Tesco has unveiled audacious ambitions to be “the world’s leading retailer for affordable fashion” that will take it toe-to-toe with the largest clothing specialists.
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NewsMatalan's Sporting Pro business to open first central London store
Matalan’s sports fascia Sporting Pro is to open its first store in central London on Kensington High Street next month.
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NewsBoxpark founder takes pop-up business rates plea to Westminster next week
Boxpark founder Roger Wade is set to speak to government next week to encourage it to waive business rates for pop-ups.
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NewsHotter Shoes profits soar after store opening spree
Footwear retailer Hotter Shoes underlying profit jumped 16% in 2012 as it opened 21 new stores over the year.
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OpinionComment: Technology is the best opportunity we've had to attract shoppers to stores
The structural shift in shopping habits due to of the pace of technological change is an area that shopping centres must address and capitalise on.
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NewsBirmingham New Street scheme unveils retail signings as it delays opening date
Grand Central Birmingham has unveiled the next tranche of retailers to sign to the scheme as its owners push back its opening date.
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NewsMac to open first Scottish store at Union Square
Cosmetics giant Mac is to open its first standalone Scottish store at Hammerson’s Union Square shopping centre in Aberdeen.
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NewsSeptember footfall dips 2.4% causing pre-Christmas jitters
Footfall in September dropped 2.4% year on year causing pre-Christmas jitters for retailers according to the BRC-Springboard Retail Footfall Monitor.
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NewsHomebase Ireland emerges from examinership
Homebase Ireland has emerged from examinership, protecting almost 500 jobs across the country.
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NewsFrench Sunday trading rules threaten stores' future, Kingfisher warns
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has warned that the DIY giant could be forced to close stores in France if the Government there refuses to amend “incoherent” Sunday trading laws.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis opens homewares pop-up shop in Islington
Department store group John Lewis is opening a 4,000 sq ft pop up shop in London’s Islington today to promote its House homewares and furniture range.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will we see click-and-collect points for multiple retail brands under one roof in the future?
Retail parks are the natural home for pick-up points, but just how far could the fulfilment model develop? Ben Cooper explores the potential of having click-and-collect points for multiple retail brands under one roof.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Big-box retail undergoes a revamp
Tesco’s re-imagining of big-box retail has introduced radical new shopping and leisure elements to its traditional food offer. Jon Severs finds out how the rest of the grocery world is reacting.
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OpinionComment: Why moving out of town is a winning formula for retailers
The take-up of retail warehousing space has picked up pace as acquisitive retailers continue to fill the voids left by the demise of household names such as Focus DIY, Comet, MFI and JJB Sports.