All Property articles – Page 307
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NewsDownturn and weak pound help sales at designer outlets
Sales at designer outlets are soaring as shoppers take advantage of designer goods at discounted prices during the recession.
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NewsLiberty considers international push
Iconic London department store Liberty has confirmed it has begun a strategic review of the business to explore ways of developing the brand internationally.
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NewsFormer John Lewis boss Sir Stuart Hampson named chairman of Crown Estate
Sir Stuart Hampson, the former chairman of John Lewis Partnership, is to become chairman of Regent Street owner the Crown Estate.
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NewsBritish Retail Consortium devises action plan to save UK’s struggling high streets
The British Retail Consortium has unveiled a 20-point plan to secure the long-term future of retailing high streets as it reveals some town centres are already recording vacancy rates of almost 40 per cent.
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OpinionYou don’t have to follow the herd
In a world where the media and big brands appear to dictate consumer tastes, it is easy for retailers to forget that they can still determine their own destiny.
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NewsLakeland on mission to double its portfolio
Homewares retailer Lakeland wants to double the size of its store portfolio within the next five years.
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NewsNew Orange formats to focus on service
Mobile phone operator Orange is to trial two new store formats as it seeks to drive a customer service ethos.
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NewsBRC calls for action to save town centres
Three times more town centre stores are now vacant compared with last autumn and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called for action to secure the future of UK high streets.
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OpinionSummertime and the shopping is… almost impossible
It’s summer: season of rain, flash floods and, er, major civil engineering projects. Try cutting through central London at the moment and the chances are very high that your progress will be slowed by closed streets, roadworks and temporary traffic lights.Even semi-pedestrianised thoroughfares, such as Covent Garden’s Neal Street, are ...
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NewsAllied Carpet Properties in administration and 51 shops sold to retail arm
Allied Carpet Properties has been placed into administration, and 51 of its stores have been immediately sold to Allied Carpets Retail.
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NewsUS denim brand True Religion to open first UK stores
US designer denim brand True Religion is to kick off a European standalone store opening programme with a London opening planned for this year.
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NewsJysk prepares for UK expansion after improving business model
Danish furniture retailer Jysk is poised to roll out more UK stores after resolving teething problems at its operations here and bolsters its management with a head of buying from Next.
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NewsGovernment considers business rates relief fund
The Government has launched a consultation process on a £2bn relief scheme for businesses, including retailers, affected by next year’s business rates revaluation.
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AnalysisMaking service charges live up to their name
If centre landlords are to consider cutting service charges for struggling retailers the remaining funds need to be used more wisely to drive footfall, says John Ryan
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AnalysisSustainability at what cost?
New carbon reduction legislation is about to put the green agenda back in the spotlight. But will the costs outweigh the benefits, asks Liz Morrell
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NewsPlans unveiled for retail scheme to revive Harlow
Ambitious plans for a 1.3 million sq ft retail-led regeneration scheme at Harlow in Essex have been unveiled ahead of the submission of a formal planning application.
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NewsLand Securities hopeful of property market recovery
Land Securities, the UK’s biggest real estate investor, has said that the worst of the rout that has swept through the commercial property market may be over.
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NewsBorders UK in talks with Hilco private equity arm
Struggling bookseller Borders UK is in advanced talks with the private equity arm of turnaround specialist Hilco over a possible sale of the business.
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OpinionToo much security could stifle shopping centre pipeline
The BCSC was right to express concerns last week at proposals for the future of shopping centre security being mooted by the Government.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.