All Property articles – Page 79
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Holland & Barrett is staying healthy
Holland & Barrett has opened a 6,000 sq ft flagship in London, with a fresh focus on health and beauty, sports nutrition and vegan nails.
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AnalysisWHSmith: 225 years old and still going strong
WHSmith earned a gold star from the City this week as it posted a better-than-expected 1% increase in group like-for-likes.
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NewsHammerson toasts festive sales rise at UK shopping centres
Hammerson posted an increase in sales across its UK shopping centres in December, as athleisure, electricals and department store retailers drove performance.
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VideoWatch: Primark adds 31,000 sq ft to Oxford Street
Primark has lifted the curtain on an extra 31,000 sq ft of trading space at one of its Oxford Street flagships.
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VideoWatch: Hammerson drives customer experience with app
Shopping centre landlord Hammerson is piloting a new smartphone app as part of a drive to enhance the experience in its malls.
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OpinionOpinion: Why London can weather 2017’s retail storm
It’s difficult to think of a year when so much has happened politically – both nationally and internationally – and when the only certainty seems to be uncertainty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is French Connection under attack?
French Connection’s investors are continuing to agitate, renewing calls for the retailer to address governance.
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OpinionOpinion: H&M Oxford Street has itself to blame
Closing a secondary H&M store in London’s West End makes sense. There are just too many of the things.
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NewsWestgate Oxford unveils latest retailers to sign up
Westgate Oxford has added 13 new retail brands to its roster as it prepares to launch in October.
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NewsH&M Oxford Street future in doubt amid store exit plan
H&M is pulling out of one of its stores on London’s Oxford Street, throwing its future on the prime shopping street into doubt.
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GalleryStore of the week: NBA Store, Fifth Avenue, New York City
NBA has opened a store on Fifth Avenue, New York City, where customers are encouraged to play ball with the products.
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OpinionOpinion: A retail business plan for ‘interesting times’
I’m taking a break from finishing the Calliope business plan for 2017/18. We’re a small business with two shareholders, three stores plus a website, so this is a swift process.
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GalleryIn pictures: Luxury retail in New York City
What does luxury retail mean, and is it changing? John Ryan reports from New York City.
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NewsBusiness rates top reason overseas retailers shun UK
Almost three-quarters of international retailers are opting to expand outside of the UK because of the onerous business rates system, according to new research.
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NewsIceland ploughs £2.5m into head office revamp
Frozen-foods specialist Iceland has begun work on the second phase of a £5m investment programme at its head office in Deeside, Flintshire.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Lululemon springs onto Regent Street
The Canadian athleisure retailer has opened a London flagship with a sense of space and style. John Ryan reports.
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NewsFour ways Shoe Zone aims to attract new customers
Value footwear specialist Shoe Zone today reported a slight rise in full-year profits, but total sales slid as it closed loss-making stores.
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GalleryStore of the week: Jones & Co. Styling Opticians
One of the sectors of retail that has been quietly reinventing itself over the past few years is ‘eyewear’ – opticians to the uninformed.
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NewsMothercare UK sales edge up in golden quarter
Mothercare has reported a return to growth in its third quarter as UK shoppers and online purchases drive sales despite a ‘mixed’ international performance.
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GalleryIn pictures: Inside House of Fraser's first Chinese store
House of Fraser’s first store in China represents a major investment from its owner Sanpower, with six floors of retail, entertainment and dining space.