All South East & East Anglia articles – Page 4
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One million customers log on to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres
One million people have connected to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres, including the Metrocentre in Newcastle, Manchester’s Trafford Centre and Lakeside in Thurrock, as the landlord continues to invest in multichannel to drive footfall.
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HMV and Paperchase latest signings at Intu Watford
HMV and Paperchase are the latest retailers to sign for stores at Intu Watford shopping centre following the opening of Theo Paphitis’ lingerie brand Boux Avenue last month.
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Victoria’s Secret extends UK presence with Bluewater store
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is to open at Bluewater shopping centre along with sister brand Pink.
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Jack Wills to open store at Bluewater
Fashion retailer Jack Wills is to open a shop at Bluewater in what will be its first store in an out of town shopping centre.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb’s Verdict: Shopping Centres - Can they adapt to an online shopping world?
Shopping centres have a tough job to compete with online retailing these days, but the big landlords seem surprisingly confident.
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Analysis
Retail Week's 25th anniversary: The changing face of the high street
British retail has been revolutionised in the last 25 years. Laura Heywood looks at some of the most dramatic shifts.
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Swarovski opens first Cadenza store outside of London
Swarovski is to open its premium Cadenza brand’s first store outside London in Bluewater shopping centre before Christmas.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Shopping centre Bluewater still draws in the crowds
Bluewater faces more competition these days but it still merits a visit. John Ryan reports on what it has to offer.
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Waitrose ramps up London expansion in capital convenience push
Upmarket grocer Waitrose is to launch an assault on the capital as it concentrates all of its convenience store openings on London in the next year.
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Danish mattress brand Tempur Mattresses to open first UK store in Bluewater
Danish mattress brand Tempur Mattresses, which uses NASA technology to create its products, is to open its first store in the UK in Bluewater shopping centre this summer.
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Capital Shopping Centres to rebrand as Intu and rename malls
Capital Shopping Centres (CSC) is to launch a new brand across its shopping centres and enhance its online presence as part of a £25m investment.
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Bluewater extension plans submitted
Plans to extend Bluewater shopping centre by 330,000 sq ft are moving forward after owner Lend Lease submitted the planning application today.
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Analysis
Analysis: Leisure revolution for property development
A new generation of shopping centre is emerging, with food and leisure at its heart. But while the extra footfall this brings is always welcome, Ben Cooper asks if it is all good news for retailers.
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Bluewater attracts new retailers
Forever 21, Mappin & Webb, Crocs and Beaverbrooks have launched stores within Bluewater shopping centre.
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Bluewater to become UK's largest shopping centre
Bluewater is expected to become the UK’s largest shopping centre as it applies for planning permission to extend the 1.6 million sq ft centre by 375,000 sq ft.
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Retail Trust appeals for young people to run pop-ups
A new charity partnership is recruiting young people who want to enter the retail industry to run pop-up shops.
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Analysis
Retail Week on the Road: Southeast and East Anglia
We visit Lewes, Brighton, Chichester, Guildford, Colchester, Ipswich and Cambridge.
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French Connection to sell off stores after review
French Connection has put 14 of its 71 stores up for sale after launching a review of its retail division in March.
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Analysis
Restaurant revolution for property development
Catering used to be a footnote in shopping centre development, but now it’s as vital as the stores themselves as restaurants and cafes start to think like retailers.
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Ikea gets green light for new Reading store
Ikea has gained planning permission to open its 19th UK store in Reading, the first to be built in the UK for three years.