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AnalysisWestfield’s Olympic challenge
A year after the opening of Westfield London the developer is building an even bigger scheme across the capital. Tim Danaher pays a visit.
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OpinionWho are they kidding?
Today’s Times suggests landlords think the retail recession is over. That optimism might be misplaced.
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AnalysisMall retailing: opportunity knocks
The big shopping centre openings of this autumn in Cardiff and Aberdeen mark the end of the late noughties development boom. And the inevitable empty units stand testimony to the new reality of shopping centre development.
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AnalysisIt’s time to get creative
It may be a challenging time in retail, but it’s certainly the best time for the more ambitious retailer to acquire shops.
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AnalysisToday’s market: a matter of space and time
With void rates soaring in some locations and still low in others, John Ryan looks at how developers are dealing with this changed market, and what this means for retailers
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AnalysisNew fascias look towards the UK fashion market
Despite the store closures that have dominated retail headlines, this autumn brings the launch of two British fashion fascias and an influx of overseas retailers. Mark Faithfull reports
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AnalysisMapic: The return of the famous five
After several years of ostentatious shows of wealth from Russian and Ukrainian developers, the 15th Mapic will have a much more familiar feel for British visitors, says Mark Faithfull
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AnalysisCollective thinking
During the recession, the retail and real estate industries and local and national government have pushed survival strategies, but more is needed, says BCSC president Jeremy Collins
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AnalysisBCSC Conference: A date for your diary
BCSC has responded to feedback with a focused conference that reflects the organisation’s desire to forge deeper links with the public sector, says chief executive Michael Green
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AnalysisSt David’s centre extension will invigorate Cardiff
The opening of the extension to the St David’s centre in Cardiff may have coincided with the economic downturn but the scheme will still invigorate the city, says Tim Danaher.
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OpinionSt David’s Day
Put the talk of empty units to one side; Cardiff’s new scheme is good news for retailers and for the city
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AnalysisWaste Management: Retail is not a throwaway business
Implementing a proper waste management plan in store not only helps the environment but can cut costs too. And it’s easier to get your staff engaged than you may think.
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OpinionB&Q property deal shows the way
B&Q’s rent renegotiation with British Land is a grown-up way for retailers and landlords to face up to the downturn.
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OpinionNew Brunswick: a great place to be
The Brunswick centre on a sunny Saturday in October: there may be better places in the Capital, but they’re probably few and far between.
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OpinionRoads to nowhere
Investment in infrastructure — like the construction of Edinburgh’s new tram system — will inevitably cause disruption to retailers, but can’t be at any price.
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OpinionD-day for retailers
However much changes in the retail property market, the rent quarterday remains a key point in the calendar.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Liability for rent on assigned leases
I assigned my shop lease to a tenant over five years ago. The landlord has now demanded rent from me because that tenant is insolvent. Can it do this?
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OpinionCompleting the West End jigsaw
Retailers and landlords have done their bit for the West End. The final pieces of the jigsaw lie with the transport authorities.
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AnalysisGlasgow’s St Enoch centre: A new lease of life
Glasgow’s St Enoch centre is hoping that a refurbishment and the arrival of Hamleys will revitalise it. Tim Danaher reports
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OpinionUK shopping centres lead the way
For retailers coming into the European market, the UK’s shopping centres are the most appealing place to start.