All Shopping centres articles – Page 62
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NewsGeorge Davies secures stores for Give
Fashion legend George Davies has secured a raft of shopping centre deals for his new venture Give.
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NewsHelly Hansen to open first UK standalone store in Arndale Centre
Norwegian outdoorwear brand Helly Hansen is to open its first mainstream retail store in the UK, in Manchester’s Arndale Centre in the autumn.
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News‘Staycations’ boost John Lewis sales
John Lewis has reported a 5.6% rise in sales in the week ending August 1, crediting increased footfall, the weather and the trend towards ‘staycations’.
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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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NewsLinks of London founders launch fine jewellery business
The husband and wife team behind jewellery chain Links of London have launched a new business in 11 department stores.
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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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NewsHornsea Freeport shopping village in administration
East Yorkshire shopping village Hornsea Freeport has fallen into administration.
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OpinionPrimark will storm Germany
A visit last week to Primark’s first store in Germany was instructive. Located in the northern city of Bremen in a brand new shopping centre, it was reasonable to expect that the value retailer would have pulled out all the stops to make its Teutonic debut, and it didn’t disappoint.
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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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NewsUS denim brand True Religion to open first UK stores
US designer denim brand True Religion is to kick off a European standalone store opening programme with a London opening planned for this year.
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AnalysisSustainability at what cost?
New carbon reduction legislation is about to put the green agenda back in the spotlight. But will the costs outweigh the benefits, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisMaking service charges live up to their name
If centre landlords are to consider cutting service charges for struggling retailers the remaining funds need to be used more wisely to drive footfall, says John Ryan
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GalleryBluewater: still making a splash a decade on
The Kent mall celebrated its 10th birthday this year, but age hasn’t dulled its offer. John Ryan reports
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NewsLand Securities hopeful of property market recovery
Land Securities, the UK’s biggest real estate investor, has said that the worst of the rout that has swept through the commercial property market may be over.
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OpinionToo much security could stifle shopping centre pipeline
The BCSC was right to express concerns last week at proposals for the future of shopping centre security being mooted by the Government.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.
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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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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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NewsInternaçionale makes fast-fashion shift as it moves buying to London
Internaçionale has set its sights on competing with fashion retailers such as New Look, Topshop and River Island in a push to become a broad-reaching fast-fashion retailer.
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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.