Latest property news – Page 18
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Ban on high street evictions extended until the autumn
The government has extended its ban on evictions of high street businesses over non-payment of rents until at least the autumn.
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Westfield House of Fraser to become co-working space
The owner of the Westfield London White City shopping centre has set out plans to turn the House of Fraser store there into a co-working space in a bid to create a more mixed-use destination.
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Stores to still drive 80% of retail transactions by 2025
Despite the growth in popularity of ecommerce and the effects of the coronavirus lockdown, new research has found that physical stores will still heavily influence retail transactions.
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Shops in Scotland to reopen from June 29
High street retailers will be allowed to reopen stores in Scotland from June 29, though the measures announced by the first minister mean shopping centres must remain shut.
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In pictures: Primark and Sports Direct drive footfall as non-essential retail reopens
Retail destinations across England saw footfall numbers soar on the day that non-essential retailers were allowed to reopen stores, with queues forming for the likes of Primark, H&M and Zara.
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Retail footfall to suffer ‘for some time to come’, BRC warns
Footfall to retail locations will continue to suffer “for some time to come”, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned, despite non-essential shops reopening their doors today.
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Retailers to reopen today after three months in lockdown
Retailers across England will reopen their doors today for socially distanced shopping after almost three months in lockdown.
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UK economy suffers worst-ever slump during coronavirus lockdown
The UK economy suffered its worst-ever collapse during April as the coronavirus lockdown wiped out a fifth of GDP.
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Debenhams closes more stores after failing to agree terms with Intu
Department store chain Debenhams has confirmed the closure of a further three stores after failing to agree to terms with institutional landlord Intu.
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Primark places gagging orders on some landlords amid rental negotiations
Primark has reportedly agreed to pay a select group of landlords ahead of June’s quarterly rent day, but has asked some recipients to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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Intu puts administrators on standby ahead of crunch financing talks
Beleaguered shopping centre operator Intu has put KPMG on standby ahead of a fortnight of negotiations with lenders.
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Sunday trading laws could be suspended across England
The government is mulling a year-long suspension of Sunday trading restrictions across England in a bid to boost the economy.
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Retail footfall starts to rise in May as more essential stores reopen
While still marking an unprecedented low amid the coronavirus pandemic, retail footfall in May improved slightly to a 73.3% decline compared with 80.1% in April.
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Victoria’s Secret UK division tumbles into administration
Victoria’s Secret’s UK arm has fallen into administration, putting nearly 800 jobs at risk.
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Gap losses spiral due to effects of coronavirus store closures
Clothing retailer Gap has reported losses of nearly $1bn due to store closures in the US and internationally during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Walmart presses ahead with new HQ plan despite Covid-19 crisis
Walmart is pressing ahead with plans to launch its new headquarters despite the switch to remote working sparked by the coronavirus crisis.
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Intu predicts rents to plummet as it eyes non-essential retail reopening
Embattled institutional landlord Intu has told investors it expects the amount it collects from rents and service charges to plummet this year as it unveiled its plans to reopen non-essential retail.
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Pret a Manger to renegotiate rents as it prepares for post-pandemic world
Sandwich and coffee specialist Pret a Manger has drafted in advisers to renegotiate rents as it adapts to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Primark targets June 15 reopening for majority of stores
Value fashion giant Primark aims to open its English stores a fortnight today, by which time the majority of its international estate will be trading again.
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Harrods to launch outlet store at Westfield London
Harrods is to open an outlet store at Westfield London to help it shift excess seasonal stock that has gone unsold during the coronavirus crisis.