More property – Page 67
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OpinionComment: Converting shops to residential - who stands to win and lose
The Government has published a consultation entitled ‘Greater flexibilities for change of use’ that proposes new permitted development rights and introduces flexibility to the use of existing retail buildings.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers and brands race to win JJB's sportswear market
The collapse of JJB Sports left a gap in the premium sportswear market that Matalan and brands are fighting for, as well as industry giant Sports Direct.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op food boss puts price, store formats and own brand at heart of revival plan
The Co-op Food today unveiled plans to launch online grocery. Chief executive Steve Murrells explains online is just one element of his plan to revive the fortunes of the retailer.
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OpinionComment: The BRC's new approach to business rates is refreshing
Retailers might be surprised by the BRC’s decision, revealed today, to review its approach to business rates and abandon its calls, made repeatedly over recent years, for a freeze in business rates.
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OpinionComment: Retail landlords still need to get real
I couldn’t help smiling, albeit through clenched teeth, while reading the interview with Hammerson boss David Atkins last week on Retail-week.com.
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OpinionComment: At home and abroad, the Tesco empire strikes back
All eyes were on Watford last week as Tesco unveiled the first incarnation of a new model for its big-box Extra format.
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AnalysisSpecialist kids’ stores: What do retailers need to know?
Foot Locker is to launch its kids-only fascia in the UK on the back of a more resilient retail market for juniors.
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AnalysisRetailers and restaurants: What do retailers need to know?
As John Lewis reveals plans to step up its food offering with a new restaurant brand, Retail Week takes a look at retailers’ forays into the restaurant trade.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will J Crew’s unusual property strategy charm UK shoppers?
As J Crew marks out its plans for entering the UK retail market, Retail Week takes a look at the US fashion giant’s strategy to woo the British.
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OpinionComment: Tesco UK boss Chris Bush - 'The age of the cookie-cutter supermarket is over'
Tesco today unveiled its blueprint for the future of its large stores at its Extra store in Watford. Here, UK boss Chris Bush explains the rationale behind the new format.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Shopping Centres - Can they adapt to an online shopping world?
Shopping centres have a tough job to compete with online retailing these days, but the big landlords seem surprisingly confident.
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OpinionComment: Tesco shows big retail can still be beautiful
The superpowers of grocery may have called an end to the hypermarket-driven space race, but a new front is opening up as these retail giants seek to best leverage the assets they already have.
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OpinionComment: Crown Estate's pop-up retail venture is inspired
Anyone who reads this column will know that I’m always on the lookout for new and innovative ideas in the UK retail space – and clearly I am not alone.
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OpinionComment: Reinvention is the key to retail success
Kate Bostock’s abrupt departure from Asos, following on from John Browett’s short stay at Apple, highlights how fast retail is changing.
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OpinionComment: What the old Woolworths stores tell us about retail today
Anyone familiar with my tweets or blog will know that I have a not-so-secret retail predilection: Woolworths.
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OpinionComment: Mountain Warehouse founder on being a retail entrepreneur
I’m a former consultant, so of course I had a business plan 15 years ago. But plans can change - not least because sometimes they don’t work.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics retail legacy at Stratford
Stratford has come a long way since the Olympics were awarded to London in 2006, and this weekend close to 200,000 people will descend upon it to celebrate the anniversary of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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OpinionBlog: Westfield's new personalised app
Shopping centre operator Westfield has launched its My Westfield app, which enables retailers to offer personalised offers to shoppers.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's Philip Clarke on the new era of retail
In a little over a fortnight, Tesco will open a new store in Watford. This revamped Watford store represents the changing face of shopping.
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AnalysisRetail Week unveils its new iPad app
Retail Week’s new app will offer all the benefits of the print edition as well as regular updates.