All Property articles – Page 68
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NewsToday in retail: Election sparks retail uncertainty
Retail bosses were shaken by today’s General Election result as Labour’s surge spelled further ambiguity for the sector and beyond.
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OpinionShould a hung parliament put a stopper in expansion?
Thursday’s election outcome will see retailers diving for cover and throwing away the keys to the vault.
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NewsEx-M&S and Monsoon bosses team up for store launch
Former Marks & Spencer fashion supremo Kate Bostock and ex-Monsoon chief executive Rose Foster have teamed up for a kidswear store launch.
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GalleryStore gallery: Days' house of resurrected brands
The new Days department store in Carmarthen is that rare beast, a large store opening. But how does the offer stand up?
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NewsUniqlo swings to loss as euro slump hits profits
Uniqlo has swung to a pre-tax loss as investment in its expansion plan and the weakening euro against the dollar hampered its bottom line.
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NewsToday in retail: Tesco – mutiny or storm in a teacup?
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has come under fire today – but not for reasons relating to his work at the helm of the grocer.
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NewsShoe Zone to swoop on former Brantano stores
Shoe Zone is swooping on up to 10 former Brantano stores as the retailer accelerates its roll-out of big box sites.
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GalleryStore of the week: Berry Bros & Rudd, St James's
The London wine seller’s new shop manages to exude refinement and remain authentic while catering for most budgets on the vino consumer spectrum.
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OpinionOpinion: Borough Market represents retail at its best
Cascades of colourful produce, fish so fresh they might have jumped straight from the waves, an abundance of food spanning every shade of savoury and sweet.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways Iceland delivered cool profits
Just two years ago, Iceland suffered plunging profits and sales as boss Malcolm Walker admitted his business was going through “exceptionally challenging” times.
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NewsIceland profits climb as strategic initiatives bear fruit
Iceland has posted a rise in full-year sales and profits as its business improvement programme delivered results.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail appeal of the pop-up may be waning
Temporary stores have been around for a while now, but are they the force that they once were?
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NewsProfits slide 16% at Topshop owner Arcadia
Profits at retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia business have fallen as the Topshop to Dorothy Perkins group confronted harsh trading conditions.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stepping out at Clarks in Manchester
The refurbished Clarks in central Manchester provides a glimpse of the direction of travel for the footwear giant.
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NewsNext secures ex-Sainsbury’s store for Midlands flagship
Next has swooped on a former Sainsbury’s supermarket in the West Midlands as it prepares to launch one of its biggest UK stores.
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InterviewListen: Morleys’ MD on growth, rivals and staying local
Morleys has been bucking the trend of department stores by growing both its store estate and revenue. David Hordle discusses the factors affecting the sector.
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DataData: The UK's top 30 value retail hotspots
After value powerhouse B&M unveiled its latest spike in profits and sales last week, the retailer hiked up its UK store target from 850 to 950.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four secrets of customer experience success
Spoilt for choice by an abundance of merchandise of every variety imaginable, consumers are placing increasing value on experience rather than simply product.
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NewsStore Twenty One given more time as it sells head office
Store Twenty One has won a stay of execution after a court allowed it two more weeks to raise the money needed to avoid administration.
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GalleryStore of the week: German supermarket Rewe
Supermarket chain Rewe recently opened four trial branches, expanding on its new minimalist modular fittings and changing the aesthetics of traditional food markets.