The Frenchgate Limited Partnership – owners of Doncaster’s Frenchgate Shopping Centre– have implemented a three stage “performance plan” designed to strengthen the tenant mix at the 800,000 sq ft South Yorkshire centre. The first stage of the... Read More
As consumer habits continue to change amidst the economic recovery, many high street brands are identifying a growing need to adapt in order to survive. This has led to a wave of so-called retail “chameleons” springing up in town centres throughout the... Read More
A £300m scheme aimed at securing Chester’s place as a regional shopping destination has moved a step closer with the appointment of a design and development team. London-based real estate developer Rivington Land and architect ACME, which designed... Read More
Cost of space in London hubs rivals Oxford Street As economic recovery continues to build, consumer shopping habits are becoming more and more difficult to predict for the nation’s retailers. As well as increasingly searching for discounts, consumers are... Read More
As the economy continues to improve and consumers begin to spend on luxuries once more, the commercial property sector has seen a rise in leisure and retail developments and refurbishments. Coventry’s Skydome leisure centre scheme is the latest to... Read More
As international retailers continue to flock to London, competition for prime locations amongst top designers has begun to reach fever pitch. Now, luxury designer brand Michael Kors is to open a 15,000 sq ft flagship store on Regent Street, which it believes... Read More
During the recession, a number of retail developments were put on the back burner as investment into the sector dropped hugely - fortunately most have now been kick started again as the economy continues to improve. However, few can claim to have faced quite... Read More
A £700m retail property sell off has allowed two of Northern Ireland’s most prominent businessmen to retain control of their Foyleside and Forestside shopping centres. The disposal was ordered by Ulster Bank which wants to reduce its exposure on loans used... Read More
As the economic recovery continues to gather pace, regional areas are beginning to feel the benefits that were for some time limited only to London and the South East. Although wide variations remain, the regional commercial property markets have been showing... Read More
Stoke-on-Trent,which last year saw 14 international companies move into the area, is hoping new links with China will attract inward investment and create hundreds of jobs. Already one of the fastest growing areas of the UK, the city is now courting... Read More
