After four years of neglect, and just as many rejections by would-be developers, the biggest empty building in downtown Dallas is to get a $175m (£105) revamp. Elm Place, centre left, was built in 1965 for the First National Bank and was the tallest... Read More
LondonMetric Property has snapped up a million sq ft pre-let distribution complex in Northamptonshire following its recent £60m acquisition of a nearby site which already houses budget retailer Primark's central distribution hub. In the first deal —... Read More
A number of retailers have implemented expansion plans of late as consumer confidence recovers. This tactic has certainly worked for home wares retailer Dunelm Mill, which has seen an impressive 9.9 per cent growth in revenue to £195.4 million in the last... Read More
An interesting new trend has emerged on the high street – while retail and leisure firms continue to invest in growth and open stores, banking chains are increasingly choosing to close branches or alternatively open concessionary outlets in existing retail... Read More
As the recovery began to take hold in the UK, many analysts were concerned that growth would be focused in key locations, leaving smaller towns of the country trailing in their wake. Public and private sectors have teamed up to deliver significant... Read More
The Co-operative group has signed an £800m joint venture deal with Hermes Real Estate for the redevelopment of 20 acres in the heart of Manchester. Last June the Co-op abandoned talks with Delancey and Landid after failing to “agree priorities” on the... Read More
A 1970’s Manchester commercial block — which featured as a backdrop in several episodes of the television science fiction crime drama Life on Mars — is to get a £1.5m upgrade investment. LaSalle Investment Management has already spent around... Read More
The retail industry may be recovering slowly but surely, yet picking up bargains where possible is still a priority for most consumers concerned about the cost of living. As a result, outlet stores remain popular shopping destinations. This has been... Read More
Coffee chains have become ubiquitous in our town centres, helping to alleviate property vacancy rates and boost high street growth. Their popularity ensures that the acquisition of smaller chains has become a prime target for many retail and hospitality... Read More
While the majority of retailers on UK high streets are seeing a distinct improvement in their fortunes, iconic brand Marks and Spencer is still struggling to hit the right note with consumers. Although its food sales remain strong, the non-food offering has... Read More
