All Shopping centres articles – Page 45
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NewsHammerson occupancy levels up as it sheds office to focus on retail
Shopping centre owner Hammerson said its occupancy level edged up from 97.3% to 97.9% last year.
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AnalysisThe race for space
Development of major new retail space has all but stalled, leaving UK retailers chasing a dwindling supply of large, prime space. Mark Faithfull asks whether the imbalance will force expansion strategies to change.
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AnalysisThe London retail property scene
Big changes are happening in London – both short and long term – and retailing is having to adapt. Ben Cooper reports on the capital’s new up-and-coming shopping areas.
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AnalysisDesigner outlets: Design of the times
Designer outlets have been a standout success during the downturn but with the UK being Europe’s most mature market, the sector is having to evolve to meet consumer requirements. Mark Faithfull reports.
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AnalysisThe big picture of development
The scale of development in the UK and the rest of Europe is polarising. With a handful of plans for mega schemes in the pipeline, and other boutique and niche projects being pushed forward, Mark Faithfull considers whether the middle ground has been squeezed out.
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AnalysisLondon 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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NewsFootfall up 2% at Capital Shopping Centres
The owner of the Trafford Centre and St David’s has reported a rise in footfall of 2% last year.
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OpinionMore room for the strong to prosper
Richard Hyman is the strategic retail adviser to Deloitte. He has over 25 years experience in the sector and is the founder of Verdict research.
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NewsOut-of-town shopping drives Christmas footfall rise
Footfall in the three months to January was 1.8% up on a year ago, thanks largely to an increase in out-of-town shopping.
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NewsCheryl Cole to open StylistPick's first pop-up shop
Online accessories specialist StylistPick is to open a pop-up shop at Westfield, London next week where face of the brand Cheryl Cole will make an appearance.
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NewsPaphitis' Boux Avenue signs three stores
Boux Avenue has signed three more stores as the Theo Paphitis-owned lingerie chain expands across the UK.
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NewsStratford City performs 'exceptionally well', says Westfield
Westfield Stratford City has performed “exceptionally well” since opening in September, according to the Australian developer.
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OpinionRetail rent regime still outdated
Simon Burke is an experienced senior retailer. He is currently chairman of HobbyCraft and Eagle Eye Solutions.
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NewsSurrey Quays Shopping Centre 100,000 sqft extension plans
The owners of Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in south east London have submitted an application to extend the centre by 100,000 sq ft.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 09. September
Amazon hit the headlines when Retail Week revealed that it too was to have a physical presence in the UK with the launch of order collection lockers.
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AnalysisReview of the Year 2011: 06. June
Sign up Source: Michael Walter/Troika John Lewis, Westfield Stratford City John Lewis hauls the sign for its new Westfield Stratford store into place. The store overlooks the Olympics site and in June, retailers and Westfield executives were in the final push to get everything ready for ...
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NewsPortas sets out new high street vision
Mary Portas has called for a “shift to a new, multi-functional, social high street”.
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NewsEssex shopping centre wins rates break
The Exchange shopping centre in Essex has won a 20% business rate reduction due to the threat to trade posed by Westfield Stratford City.
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NewsDr Martens to open Scottish store
Dr Martens is to launch its first Scottish store in the St Enoch Centre.
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NewsGilly Hicks opens with a splash in Cardiff
Abercrombie & Fitch owned lingerie, beach and nightwear brand, Gilly Hicks, has opened at the St David’s Centre in Cardiff.