All Property articles – Page 181
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NewsHome Bargains to open 400 new stores and build distribution centre
Home Bargains will more than double its store estate to 700 in the next five years as it builds a £70m distribution centre in south Wiltshire.
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GalleryIn pictures: J Crew unveils first UK store
US casualwear giant J Crew opened a menswear-only store in Bloomsbury, central London, this morning as the retailer enters the UK for the first time.
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NewsUK town centres "absolutely" a Government priority, insists new high street minister
The new minister for the high street Brandon Lewis has insisted that UK high streets are “absolutely a priority” for the Government.
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OpinionComment: Global retail expansion needs a localised touch
Two leading figures in global grocery used this week’s World Retail Congress to declare that the “age of imperialism” in international retailing was over.
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NewsThorntons sales jump 2.1% despite decline in retail division
Thorntons sales increased 2.1% to £47m in its first quarter despite a 5.7% sales drop across the chocolatier’s retail division.
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NewsPrimark in talks to buy Pavilions mall in Birmingham to open giant store
Value fashion giant Primark is in discussions to acquire the Pavilions shopping scheme in central Birmingham in order to open a huge store.
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NewsSir Philip Green mulls using Kate Moss to launch Topshop in China
Topshop may use its newly-inked partnership with model Kate Moss as a springboard to launch in mainland China next year.
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NewsCarrefour and Tesco declare end of the "age of imperialism"
Two of the world’s largest grocers, Carrefour and Tesco, have declared the “age of imperialism” in global retail expansion over and urged retailers to localise their offer.
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NewsIkea's new UK boss aims to double market share by 2020
Ikea’s new boss Gillian Drakeford aims to double the UK business by 2020 by opening more stores and pushing digital growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Bonmarché and John Lewis
Retail news round-up October 7, 2013: Ikea’s new UK boss plans to double revenues by 2020, Bonmarché to open in garden centres, John Lewis to provide free two-year electricals guarantee
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NewsLakeland seeks franchise partner to launch in India and the Far East
Lakeland is in talks with potential franchise partners in India and the Far East as it pushes ahead with its international growth plans.
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GalleryIn pictures: David's Bridal unveils debut store at Westfield Stratford
US bridal retailer David’s Bridal unveiled its debut UK store in Westfield Stratford yesterday (Thursday).
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AnalysisAustralian retailers coming to the UK: What do retailers need to know?
As Australian stationery retailer Smiggle outlines its UK expansion plans, Retail Week takes a look at why a number of retailers from the country are eyeing opportunities in the UK.
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NewsAustralian stationery retailer Smiggle plans 'Willy Wonka' magic with 250 stores
Australian stationery retailer Smiggle is plotting a 250-store assault across the UK with its ‘Willy Wonka’ style offer.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin outlines ambitious expansion plans for China
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin has outlined ambitious expansion plans for Asia and China in particular.
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AnalysisTed Baker first half: What the analysts say
Ted Baker’s pre-tax profit increased from £7.8m to £11.6m in its first half as retail sales rose 30.2%. Retail Week takes a look at the response from the City.
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NewsJack Wills to open Christmas pop-ups in the UK and US
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open pop-up shops this Christmas in the UK and US to take advantage of the festive rush.
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OpinionComment: Overseas growth beckons UK retailers
Two hundred years after Napoleon’s famous observation, we are still a proud nation of shopkeepers. But for many of us, future success will mean that we have to look beyond our national borders for new market opportunities.
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NewsRegent Street leads the cheers for American football NFL series
Cheerleaders descended on Regent Street last week ahead of the traffic-free block party being thrown on Saturday to celebrate the NFL’s International Series in London.
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OpinionBlog: New money revitalises neglected shopping centres
New buyers are coming to the UK with money to slosh around doing up neglected schemes, reigniting the tenant mix and generally improving some very tired shopping centres.