Latest property news – Page 4
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NewsEvening commute is 'sweet spot' for Greggs as it eyes late-night sales
Food-to-go specialist Greggs has said the evening commute is a “sweet spot” for sales as it eyes further opportunities for trading later in the day.
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NewsWHSmith name set to vanish from UK high streets following sale
WHSmith has been trading on the high street since 1792.
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NewsLandlord Hammerson hails ‘transformative’ year as new stores drive sales
Hammerson, which owns shopping centres including Brent Cross, Bullring & Grand Central and The Oracle among others, has said it is a “repositioned business” going into 2025 following a “transformative and successful” year.
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NewsSephora is opening its 10th UK store later this year
Sephora has announced it will open its 10th UK later this year at Manchester’s Arndale Shopping Centre.
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NewsHeavy retail promotions drives ‘welcome’ January footfall boost
UK footfall rose in January following a dissapointing festive season, as cash concious shoppers descended on UK retail destinations in the hunt for bargains.
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NewsWHSmith’s travel business takes flight as high streets continue to drag
WHSmith has praised the “strong momentum” across its increasingly core travel business, not least in the US, while its high street stores performed “in line” with expectations.
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NewsTracey Clements has stepped down from her role at BP
Tracey Clements, BP’s senior vice president of mobility and convenience across Europe, has stepped down from her role after nearly four years at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDecember footfall is given a boost as retailers brace for ‘challenging’ 2025
UK retail in December saw an uplift in footfall across all destinations as shoppers flocked to stores over the festive season.
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NewsIssa brothers are considering a multibillion US listing for their forecourt empire
The Issa brothers are looking at a potential £13bn US listing for their petrol station empire, EG Group, despite the business originating in the UK.
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NewsB&Q is snapping up three Homebase stores
DIY powerhouse B&Q has agreed on the acquisition of three Homebase stores in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsFootfall on peak shopping day rises as shoppers enjoy ‘last splurge’ ahead of Christmas
The peak shopping day before Christmas, December 23, has proved a hit for retailers
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NewsMiniso has opened a store at a London airport in UK first
International lifestyle retailer Miniso has opened its first store at a UK airport ahead of Christmas.
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NewsBoohoo has strengthened its balance sheet with office sale
Fashion retailer Boohoo has sold its office in London, helping the retailer to bolster its balance sheet.
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NewsFootfall has peaked at just the right time for retailers in the run-up to Christmas
Christmas might not have come early for retail but it is at least coming, with footfall predicted to soar over the last weekend before the big day.
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NewsNetwork Rail retail sales have jumped ahead of Christmas rush
Network Rail Property saw a double-digit uplift in retail sales across its 19 managed stations over the summer ahead of the Christmas peak.
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NewsLandsec snaps up majority stake in shopping centre for £490m
Landsec has snapped up a majority stake in shopping centre Liverpool One in a deal worth £490m.
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NewsSainsbury’s has opened its first airport store
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has said it will target more openings in travel hubs across the UK after opening its first airport store.
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NewsFortnum & Mason has opened a pop-up in Heathrow
Upmarket food retailer Fortnum & Mason has brought a ‘taste of Piccadilly’ to London Heathrow Terminal 4 by opening a new pop-up store.
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NewsWomenswear brand Leem to open first standalone UK store
International womenswear brand Leem is set to open its first ever standalone store in Westfield London later this month.
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NewsCharity Super.Mkt has revealed new store plans after hitting major turnover milestone
Charity Super.Mkt has ramped up its growth plans and announced a raft of new openings for 2025 as the demand for secondhand clothing ramps up.