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Michaels Stores seeks expansion
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores aims to raise $500m (£320m) in an initial public offering.Using cash raised, the retailer sees the potential for 1,500 stores in North America, including new formats for smaller and urban markets. Michaels also said that it will specifically target Hispanic customers with classes in ...
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Japanese convenience store Lawson to expand in China
Convenience store operator Lawson has unveiled plans to step up its expansion in China. At present the retailer has 335 shops in the country and the intention is to have 10,000 by 2020. Lawson may consider an acquisition to rapidly increase its store network.Like other Japanese convenience store players, Lawson ...
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NewsDunelm remains cautious as like-for-likes edge up
Value homewares retailer Dunelm like-for-likes edged up 0.6% in the 13 weeks to March 31.
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NewsLand Securities encourages online price comparison in centres
One of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners Land Securities is preparing to install free wi-fi and a price comparison programme to all its 22 centres.
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NewsOrlebar Brown to expand in central London
Luxury swimwear retailer Orlebar Brown will open a flagship store on Vigo Street in central London as part of plans to expand this year.
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NewsBoots to expand into China
Boots will push into China “in the coming years” as the retailer’s parent continues to expand globally.
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NewsIkea gets green light for new Reading store
Ikea has gained planning permission to open its 19th UK store in Reading, the first to be built in the UK for three years.
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Auchan plans private-label increase
French retailer Auchan plans to increase sales of private-label in its Russian stores by 80% within two years. It also hopes to up its Russian stores from 1,700 to 3,000, said Auchan Russia board member Ludovic Holinier. In 2011, the retailer opened 12 stores in the country. The retailer recently ...
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NewsDFS founder Lord Kirkham set to batter fish and chip market
DFS founder Lord Kirkham has swapped furniture for fillets in an audacious play for the catering market as the entrepreneur plots a plan for a national chain of fish and chip restaurants.
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NewsAmerican Golf: Driving its way forward
Securing a new boss and driving growth is top of the agenda for the golfing specialist.
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GalleryHamleys refits to create the ‘world’s best toy shop’
Hamleys’ Regent Street flagship store is being overhauled ahead of the Olympics to make it “the best toy shop in the world”.
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OpinionHigh street still in clear and present danger
Momentum is the lifeblood of successful change. And, the more I reread the Government’s response to the Portas review, the more I’m convinced it has failed to harness the spirit and passion behind the Queen of Shops’ initial intentions.
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NewsConsumers reluctant to play part in improving high streets
ICM poll suggests consumers have little interest in helping to turn around high streets.
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NewsRobert Dyas sale process gains momentum
Up-for-sale hardware and homewares chain Robert Dyas is expected to enter exclusivity with a buyer next month.
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NewsAsics to open Oxford Street flagship ahead of Olympics
Sneaker brand Asics is to open a flagship store on Oxford Street in time for the Olympics.
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NewsBoris Johnson to mediate in Hammerson-Westfield row
London mayor Boris Johnson is to mediate between developers Westfield and Hammerson in a row over Croydon’s Whitgift Centre.
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NewsMP to raise "unfair" allocation of Portas funds in Parliament
Labour MP for Rochdale Simon Danczuk is to raise in Parliament what he has claimed is the “unfair” allocation of money from the Government’s High Street Innovation Fund.
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Rewe Group to convert Penny discount chain
Rewe Group is converting its ailing Penny discount chain to a new concept, akin to a supermarket with more brands, fewer non-food items and new management. Sales at converted stores have risen 10% to 20%. So far, 250 of about 2,400 Penny stores have been refurbished.At its supermarkets, Rewe plans ...
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.