All articles by Retail Week online team – Page 51
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JLP tests online potential with schoolwear lines
JLP tests online potential with schoolwear lines
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Leeds shopping district set for £100m revamp
Leeds prime pitch is on course to be extended into Albion Street and Bond Street, following the green light being given to a£100 million redevelopment scheme.
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Broadband hits 4 million
According to a report from Internet regulator Ofcom, the uptake of broadband services has hit the 4 million mark.According to the BBC, the UK is still sixth in terms of take-up, neck and neck with Italy.
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ING Real Estate agrees Llansamlet Retail Park purchase
Ing Real Estate, acting for Skandia Life Assurance Company, has agreed to purchase and part-forward fund Llansamlet Retail Park for £15.1 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 6 per cent. The 70,000 sq ft (6,503 sq m) scheme in Nantyffin Road, Swansea is being developed in two phases by ...
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Go ahead for Glossop
Consent has been granted for a 90,000 sq ft (8,365 sq m) development in Glossop town centre, Derbyshire, to be undertaken by Modus Properties and Leeds-based Gregory Property. Brantano Footwear, Next , Argos and DIY retailer Focus have signed up for the development, which is expected to be ...
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Norway fights back at Lidl
Norwegian grocers are to join forces to take on German discount chain Lidl , which is due to open 65 stores in the country from this summer. They hope to lower costs and improve competitiveness with joint IT and transport venture TakeCargo.
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Kingston bid first
Kingston First has published a business plan in an effort to become the UK’s first Business Improvement District. Retailers are being asked to pay a one per cent supplement on business rates to cover the£3.5 million cost of the scheme.