All Property articles – Page 46
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AnalysisWhy New Look's McGeorge may not shut shops after all
New Look boss Alistair McGeorge was in remarkably bullish mood this week for somebody leading a company with losses of £75m.
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OpinionNick Bubb: Does HoF's new plan have a chance?
House of Fraser’s new management team want a chance to prove that a slimmed down business can be viable, but do they deserve a chance?
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AnalysisAnalysis: High street SOS – what needs to change?
Since the beginning of this year, 21,000 retail jobs have been lost as businesses as diverse as Toys R Us, Maplin, House of Fraser and Poundworld have entered administration or pursued CVAs.
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OpinionOpinion: Calling Andrew Griffiths… are you receiving?
At Retail Week Live in March, Government minister Andrew Griffiths took to the stage to announce the creation of a retail industry council. Since then he seems to have gone AWOL.
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OpinionOpinion: Customer-centricity is only way for retail to thrive
The recent spate of high profile retail failures has highlighted the challenges facing legacy store-based organisations trying to survive and thrive in a digital world.
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DataData: Which retailers stand to gain from HoF's CVA?
House of Fraser’s decision to shut 31 of its 59 UK stores will have an impact on high streets up and down the UK.
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NewsFootfall recovers in May but shoppers shun malls
Footfall slipped again in May despite showing signs of recovery following steep declines in shopper numbers in March and April.
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OpinionOpinion: The time to transform Oxford Street is now
Earlier this week the leader of Westminster City Council, Nickie Aiken, issued a letter to resident groups about the future of Oxford Street.
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OpinionOpinion: Digital shift creates high street opportunity
The retail landscape has evolved hugely over the past few years, but it’s not all doom and gloom for the high street.
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NewsTesco’s Lewis voices business rates concerns
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has blamed the burden of business rates for the collapse of some retailers.
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OpinionOpinion: New appeal system brings business rate benefits
The ‘check, challenge, appeal’ regulations came into force on April 1, 2017 and now govern the business rates appeal process.
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NewsLord Kirkham-founded Fabb Sofas enters administration
Fabb Sofas has fallen into administration less than two years after it was founded, due to a lack of external funding.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Will a CVA save House of Fraser?
House of Fraser aims to axe more than half of its stores through a CVA. We discuss the proposals and whether they are enough to revive the department store’s fortunes.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser's 'grim day' is just the start of its journey
House of Fraser has revealed plans to close more than half its stores through a CVA, leaving it with just 28 branches nationwide.
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OpinionOpinion: Debenhams can benefit from HoF's adversity
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
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NewsPoundworld to file intention to appoint administrators
Poundworld will file its intention to appoint administrators today after a rescue bid from Alteri collapsed, putting 5,500 jobs at risk.
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NewsHouse of Fraser plans 31 store closures as CVA unveiled
House of Fraser has proposed the closure of 31 stores through a CVA, details of which have now been revealed.
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NewsPoundworld closing in on rescue deal with Alteri
Former Austin Reed owner Alteri Investors is closing in on a deal to rescue embattled Poundworld.
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NewsHouse of Fraser insists CVA plan ‘on track’
House of Fraser has insisted it is “on track” with plans to launch a CVA and secure new investment despite an alleged battle with its lenders.
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NewsMothercare CVA given green light by creditors
Mothercare’s creditors have approved the troubled retailer’s plans to shutter 50 stores and slash rents through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).