All Property articles – Page 308
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NewsMoss Bros outlines ambitious plans for store expansion
Men’s suits specialist Moss Bros has revealed it wants to up its store numbers by 40 per cent as it takes advantage of attractive property deals in the recession.
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News70% of old Woolworths stores still lie vacant
Most of the former 800 Woolworths stores that closed when the retailer collapsed in January still lie vacant, as landlords struggle to find tenants in the harsh trading conditions.
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New anti-terrorism advice could delay retail development, BCSC warns
The BCSC has expressed concerns that an unfair financial burden imposed on developers by anti-terrorist security legislation could cause delays to key retail schemes.
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NewsArgento stakes out bold store expansion plan
Jeweller Argento is on the brink of an aggressive store expansion programme with plans to double its portfolio within a year.
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NewsInquiry brings Belfast John Lewis closer
John Lewis has moved a step closer to getting the go-ahead for its Sprucefield department store in Northern Ireland.
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NewsRetail demand for primary space on road to recovery
Retailer demand for property is showing signs of recovery, according to agent Cushman & Wakefield.
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AnalysisThe new ghost towns on UK high streets
Towns that rely on a few big-name retailers to drive shopper footfall are being marred by voids as spiralling closures hammer trade. Ben Cooper visits some of the worst affected areas to assess the fallout
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NewsRepublic tests out-of-town model with two Scottish store openings
Young-fashion retailer Republic is trialling an out-of-town concept as it seeks to widen its appeal.
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NewsRetail collapses trigger £1bn losses for Crown Estate
The collapse of retailers in the recession has contributed to the Queen’s Crown Estate suffering a £1bn loss.
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NewsMr Shoes bought out of administration by previous owners
Footwear retailer Mr Shoes has been bought out of administration by its previous owners.
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OpinionNow the UK needs a ban on upward-only rent reviews
There hasn’t been much cheer coming out of Ireland over the last year, but the news that upward-only rent reviews have been banned in the Republic of Ireland will definitely have heartened retailers with stores there.
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NewsBoris Johnson hails John Lewis decision to anchor Westfield Stratford
Mayor of London Boris Johnson attended a topping out ceremony of the new John Lewis department store Westfield’s shopping centre development at the Olympic Park in Stratford, east London, this morning.
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NewsClem Constantine takes over as Marks & Spencer international boss
Marks & Spencer property director Clem Constantine has assumed responsibility for the retailer’s international division.
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AnalysisTop 50 retailers: Retail’s premier league
It’s 18 months since Retail Week’s last look at the UK’s top retailers by sales and margins and much has changed in that time. Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark reports
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NewsGeorge Davies picks sites for new fashion venture
Fashion entrepreneur George Davies has identified the first seven sites for his new GIVe womenswear brand that is set to launch in October.
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OpinionHelping the high street fight back
Tomorrow, July 4, is Independents’ Day in Swansea. It’s an annual festival to get more people shopping in the city centre and the evidence suggests it doubles footfall.
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NewsNew Look and Next take over Ballymena Bhs
Fashion retailers New Look and Next have signed to take space in the former Bhs store in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
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NewsIrish upward-only rent review ban introduced
Ireland’s Justice Minister Dermot Ahern is to ban the use of upward-only rent reviews from the end of this month for all new retail leases.
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NewsItaly’s Jfour jean brand kicks off UK offensive
Italian designer jeans brand Jfour is to open its first UK standalone shop tomorrow and is gearing up for a rapid expansion in this country.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Subletting chain shops
I own a chain of shops and one is due for a new lease. Can I sublet for the time being so that I do not have to let the property go on a permanent basis?