All Retail, leisure & hotels articles – Page 21
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Insight
CVA storm strikes again
As House of Fraser becomes the latest retailer to seek a CVA, many property experts are worried that landlords are becoming the fall guy for the sector’s woes.
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Insight
Supermarket merger puts spotlight on future of convenience shopping
The recent announcement on the proposed combination of J Sainsbury and Asda is big news for the world of convenience shopping and seems an opportune moment to examine what the future has in store for the UK’s retail parks, as historically car-led convenience was this retail sector’s USP.
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Markets
How shopping centres are dealing with the terror threat
Shopping centre management teams are looking at how to stop terrorist attacks and mitigate the damage when they occur.
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Sainsbury’s Asda merger offers development potential
Sainsbury’s and Asda’s decision to merge will bring together store portfolios of 80m sq ft, and in many ways these property assets are complementary.
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Online
St Modwen sells £90m of retail assets
St Modwen has sold retail assets in Longbridge, Birmingham and in Wembley, London in two separate deals for almost £90m.
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Insight
Tips on how to survive the retail revolution
Contrary to the media hype signalling doom and gloom for retail, the resilience of the UK consumer has been surprising.
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Professional
UK hotels can continue to expect a suite deal with overseas investors
The Government has announced a radical change to tax law, proposing to subject commercial property held by non-UK resident investors to capital gains and corporation tax – much investment in residential assets is already charged to UK tax. Announced in the 2017 Autumn Budget, the consultation has now closed with ...
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Holiday park market goes mainstream
Factors including fall in the value of sterling and the ‘staycation’ trend have allowed sector to thrive in recent years.
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Experiential retail: down to experience
Savvy landlords are encouraging retail tenants to open experiental stores that attract customers by creating a fun alternative to online shopping.
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Retail investors must be more hands-on with assets
For the past five years, the real estate industry has debated the plight of retail. The threat of online has proved real and today we are at a critical point where it is affecting retail presence and the global retail market.
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Retail agents: state of agency
In this uncertain retail landscape, agents are having to adapt and restructure their teams in an effort to better serve their clients.
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Vegan food trend: plant an idea
A spike in interest in veganism is seeing ‘plant-based eating’ take a greater portion of the restaurant market.
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Disappearance and emergence of brands is ‘business as usual’ for F&B
The food and beverage market has attracted its fair share of headlines recently, but, like retail, the sector is segmented, and there are great opportunities for those who are able to ensure a compelling and relevant offer.
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Online
Lessons from the frontline of retail
It’s six months ago to the day since the opening of Westgate Oxford. Since then, the retail sector has seen big-name closures and mega-mergers reshaping the face of the high street. But, as the largest retail destination to open last year, the performance of Westgate tells a wider story about ...
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Insight
In-mall car showrooms step up a gear
In contrast to the struggling fortunes of several retailers, a growing number of car brands are opening showrooms in shopping centres – and getting great results.
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‘Healthy’ buildings should be the norm in retail
There has been much talk in recent months on the importance of factoring wellbeing into office workplace design but less on how essential supporting the health and wellbeing of shoppers and workers in the retail space is. Going forward, this should be at the forefront of developer and landlord minds. ...
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Insight
Talking shops: Retail revolution looks set to break boring and standardised UK chains
Retail real estate could be on the precipice of an enormous structural change.
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Markets
Telford centre aims to outpace regional rivals with makeover
Town’s mall seeks regional dominance with extension project.
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Insight
Artist residences: portrait of the Artist
Justin and Charlie Salisbury created the Artist Residence brand after a lack of funds forced the couple to invite artists in to paint the rooms in their first hotel.
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News
Upsizing retailers: big is beautiful
Fashion brands are moving into super-sized stores to show off their product range, provide a better experience for shoppers and unlock cost savings. But should landlords respond by scaling up units?