All Property articles – Page 307
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OpinionLittle encouragement as vacancy rates soar
The Local Data Company’s report revealing that vacancy rates in England and Wales had increased from 4 per cent to 12 per cent grabbed a lot of headlines last week.
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NewsFocus to unveil CVA
Focus DIY is to unveil plans for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) of 38 non-trading stores on Wednesday, as part of the DIY chain’s turnaround plan.
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NewsVacancy rates almost treble
Vacant shops on the UK high street have almost trebled in the last year from just over 4 per cent to 12 per cent at the end of June.
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NewsStrong sales spur on QS growth push for Store 21
Value-fashion retailer QS is on the expansion trail after a period of strong sales growth.
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Top property agent to head Apple growth plans
Apple is expected to ramp up its European property strategy by appointing a leading agent to head its growth plans.
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AnalysisDoes the future look bright for Gloucester Quays?
The latest outlet centre to open in Gloucester seems ideal for today’s cost-conscious shopper, but with a glut of branded value havens across the UK is there room for more? Liz Morrell reports
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NewsDobbies raises eco-friendly stakes
Garden centre chain Dobbies is to open the UK’s “most eco-friendly garden centre” while parent Tesco plans to open allotments to take advantage of Brits’ passion for growing their own food.
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NewsTesco under fire over 'misleading' adverts
Tesco has been accused of making misleading claims in its adverts that stated 1.2m of its baskets were cheaper than at Asda.
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NewsCurrys to open in ill-fated Thurrock shop
Electricals retailer Currys has taken over the lease for the former Marks & Spencer Lifestore at Lakeside in Thurrock, which has proved ill-fated for retailers.
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OpinionThere is no safe haven from this recession
The theory goes that in a recession shoppers should flock to factory outlets. But today’s news that Hornsea Freeport shopping village has gone into administration bursts that bubble.
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NewsHornsea Freeport shopping village in administration
East Yorkshire shopping village Hornsea Freeport has fallen into administration.
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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 ...