All Property articles – Page 296
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OpinionPrimark powers on
There can be few more enjoyable jobs in retail property than being Primark’s property director.
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NewsMorrisons’ attention turns south with property team
Morrisons is understood to have set up a property team in the south of England as it seeks to ramp up its expansion in the region.
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NewsB&M Bargains’ expanded store portfolio helps lift sales
Value variety store retailer B&M Bargains achieved strong like-for-like sales in the four weeks to December 26, which were up 9% on last year.
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NewsBrightHouse eyes South for portfolio growth
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse is confident it can maintain growth in 2010 after reporting strong Christmas figures, with like-for-like sales up 9% in the 13 weeks to December 24.
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NewsWork restarts on Wakefield Trinity Walk shopping centre
The stalled development of Trinity Walk in Wakefield has restarted with builders back on site aiming to hit its spring 2011 opening deadline.
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NewsPoundland expansion to target larger stores
Single-price retailer Poundland is to maintain its ambitious store opening programme in 2010 and plans to trade from more larger-format stores after reporting total sales up 34.8% and like-for-like sales up 4.4% for the five weeks to January 3.
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OpinionIt’s right to put town centres first
The government is right to put town centre developments first, but will its strengthening of PPS4 achieve that?
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NewsLondon's West End sales up 5.6% in December
Retail sales in London’s West End were up 5.6% in December, with some West End retailers reporting double digit increases, according to The New West End Company.
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Analysis
10 big questions for 2010 in retail
After getting through a turbulent year, retailers will be hoping for 2010 to be more steadying. Retail Week tackles 10 key questions that will be on everyone’s minds at the start of the year
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NewsUniqlo seeks to expand after festive sales jump
Japanese-owned fashion retailer Uniqlo is on the expansion trail after it is understood to have delivered UK like-for-like sales up 38% in December.
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Swarovski eyes more openings in year ahead
Swarovski is to continue its expansion after reporting like-for-likes up 9% for the 2009 calendar year.
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NewsStore Twenty One pushes homewares
Value retailer QS is to drive homewares as it continues to expand its Store Twenty One fascia.
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NewsFirst Quench brands sold to property firm
The off-licence brands Threshers, Victoria Wine, Bottoms Up and The Local have been bought by property investment and consultancy firm SEP Properties.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.
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OpinionFarewell January Sales
The January Sales are becoming so condensed that retail destinations are going to have to work hard to drive footfall.
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NewsPrimark mulls Westfield Stratford store
Primark is reported to be considering signing a 70,000sq ft store at Westfield Stratford, the East London shopping centre scheduled to open in September 2011.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to strengthen high street
The government has unveiled plans to give local councils more power to put town centres first ahead of out-of-town developments.
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NewsBorders stores to close today
Borders’ 45 stores will close today as no buyer has yet been found for the book chain.
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OpinionLots done, lots more to do
The property industry has made real progress in becoming more flexible over 2009, but a report from the BRC shows there is more to do.
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NewsLandlords failing on monthly rents, BRC survey claims
Retail property owners are failing to allow retailers to switch to paying rent monthly, the British Retail Consortium claimed today.