All Property articles – Page 77
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NewsToday in retail: John Lewis not alone in jobs dilemma
This afternoon department store business John Lewis revealed that almost 400 roles are to go as it seeks to adapts to structural changes that are reshaping retail.
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GalleryStore of the week: Joseph Cheaney, Covent Garden
Men buying shoes at the better end of things tend to get a bit technical and will start talking knowledgeably about ‘Goodyear welting’ or maybe ‘Veltshoen construction’.
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NewsToday in retail: Is it a new Day for department stores?
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has snapped up a former BHS site in Wales, which is set to be named after the group’s owner Philip Day.
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GalleryIn pictures: Clarks steps into new era
Clarks’ solid reputation as a purveyor of sensible shoes is well founded, but plans are in place to add fashion interiors to the mix.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Should Clarks give some stores the boot?
In a rapidly-evolving retail environment, Clarks has found the going as tough as any retailer as it fights to maintain its foothold in the UK market.
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NewsToday in retail: Asda stems the tide of falling sales
Asda may have recorded its 10th consecutive quarter of declining sales today, but new boss Sean Clarke was cautiously optimistic.
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OpinionOpinion: Rates hit high street and young firms hardest
A compromise on business rates looks possible, judging by some of the mood music from Westminster earlier in the week, but this outmoded system needs root and branch reform.
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NewsHammerson to offload property in new development focus
Hammerson is ready to offload more than £400m of property assets this year as it focuses its investment on new developments.
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NewsChancellor 'listening' to business rates concerns
The Chancellor Philip Hammond has indicated that he is ready to soften the business rates blow after telling Conservative MPs he was “listening” to concerns.
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NewsClarks kick-starts store portfolio shake-up
Clarks is launching a review of its store portfolio as new boss Mike Shearwood kick-starts plans to right-size and modernise its shops.
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NewsThe Range targets shopping centre and high street stores
The Range is eyeing shopping centre and high street locations as it steps up efforts to diversify its store portfolio.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers always want to open 100 stores
Take the store opening programmes of new retail arrivals to these shores with a pinch of salt.
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NewsLondon first in global league for luxury openings
London played host to more luxury store openings than any other global city in 2016, according to a new ranking.
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OpinionOpinion: Time to rethink strategic planning
In retail, strategic planning used to be simple, but today there are a multitude of options to assess in order to become, and remain, successful.
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OpinionOpinion: Why won't ministers listen on business rates?
If ever there was a perfect example of the Government only reacting to problems when they hit critical mass, it’s the carnage caused by its inept policy on business rates.
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VideoThe Retail Week: B&Q, Bunnings, Debenhams and Clintons
The Retail Week team reflect on this week in the industry and discuss the DIY market as well as the next steps for Clintons.
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GalleryStore of the week: H&M's Barcelona flagship
Spain’s first H&M flagship store has just opened and, among other things, it sells food.
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OpinionOpinion: What's really happening in West End retail?
Since the start of the New Year, I have been asked regularly for my thoughts on the central London retail market.
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GalleryStore gallery: Hillarys debuts 'home studio' format
Hillarys has launched its first ‘home studio’ store format as the home furnishings retailer increases its focus on the customer experience.
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NewsBunnings steps up plans to re-shape UK portfolio
Bunnings is stepping up plans to re-shape its UK store portfolio after drafting in two property consultancies, Retail Week has learned.