All Property articles – Page 341
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News
Competition Commission wants more stores, but calls for ombudsman
The Competition Commission this evening gave supermarkets the green light to build more stores, but recommended the appointment of an ombudsman to provide suppliers with greater protection.
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Analysis
Tesco’s the talk of the town
While it may not be the full-line department store some claimed, Tesco’s plans to anchor shopping centres have sent shivers down rivals’ spines. Ben Cooper gets to the bottom of the story
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Out-of-town growth set to slow in the UK
Growth in the UK out-of-town market is likely to slow over the next five years, as Government initiatives to encourage in-town development start to kick in.
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Ann Summers wins over landlord at Bluewater
Bluewater landlord Lend Lease has given the green light to lingerie retailer Ann Summers to open a store at its Kent shopping centre after years of knock-backs.
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Wild Orchid to launch new UK fascia on Oxford Street
Russian lingerie retailer Wild Orchid is set to continue its expansion in the UK with the opening of its first eponymous store on Oxford Street next month.
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Opinion
Don’t all pounce at once
Landlords were finally given something to be pleased about last week when US retailer Hollister confirmed it had taken its first store in the UK.
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Westfield London scheme on course for Christmas
Developer Westfield has confirmed that it is on schedule to open its White City shopping centre by Christmas as it hands over an anchor spot to Marks & Spencer to fit out.
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Sainsbury's to sell 36 Bells and Jackson's stores sites
Sainsbury's is planning to sell 36 Bells and Jackson's stores it acquired to convert to its Sainsbury's local format.
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Analysis
Specialist subject
With an increasing number of specialist retail property agencies being taken over by bigger companies, is there a future for specialists and what can they offer? Ben Cooper reports
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Frost French on expansion trail after Islington debut
Designer fashion retailer Frost French is to ramp up its expansion this year after its debut store opened in Islington last September.
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TK Maxx and Argos to move in to Leeds Allders
Discount designer fashion retailer TK Maxx and general merchandise retailer Argos have signed up to take space at the former Allders department store site on The Headrow in Leeds.
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NewsHollister to make its UK debut at Brent Cross
Abercrombie Fitch sister brand Hollister has signed for its first store in the UK at Hammerson’s Brent Cross shopping centre in north London.
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Opinion
The Works’ collapse has a silver lining
Having lunch last Friday in a typical property haunt, I noticed one agent give another a knowing nod. He was referring to the collapse of bargain books retailer The Works, which went into administration that day.
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NewsFat Face opens first Irish outlet store
Clothing chain Fat Face has opened its first Irish outlet store in The Outlet centre at Bridgewater Park in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.
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Kinnaird set on Dolcis revival as landlords rally
John Kinnaird remains confident of launching a bid next week for footwear chain Dolcis, as he continues to rally landlord support.
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Analysis
Room for manoeuvre?
At the Retail Week Property Directors’ Forum last week, retailers and landlords thrashed out the issues that keep them divided. Ben Cooper assesses who is in charge in the present climate
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News
Top Piccadilly Circus retail site up for grabs
Land Securities has this week started marketing an iconic site at London’s Piccadilly Circus, giving retailers the chance to trade in one of the most photographed locations in the world.
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Online boom may warrant pick-up centres
The surge in online shopping could force retailers to open stores in convenient locations, according to a survey by property agency Atisreal.
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News
Italian sports brand Freddy lands first UK store at Covent Garden
Italian sportswear brand Freddy is to open its first UK store this spring at Covent Garden.
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Sublets banned as landlords control mix at new schemes
Retailers will not be able to sublet their shops in many of the major shopping centres opening this year, as landlords seek to stamp out the practice.