Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster has now commenced the second stage of its performance plan with a flurry of new lets, following the successful implementation of the three-stage strategy earlier this year. The new lets consist of a mixture of... Read More
Primark has become one of the strongest retailers on the high street, with its low prices and a wide choice attractive to consumers even during the depths of the recession. Fortunately for the brand, and parent group Associated British Foods (ABF), recovery... Read More
Development Securities has acquired the Borough Parade shopping centre in Chippenham from a joint venture partnership between Clearbell Capital LLP and Tristan Capital Partners. Development Securities paid a little over of £16 million for the 87,000... Read More
Councillors have refused plans to breath life into a moth balled shopping complex claiming its revival would damage city centre and neighbouring retailers just getting back on their feet after the recession. The site, on the Dublin Road just outside... Read More
Shopping centre regenerations have become relatively commonplace in the UK since the end of the recession, with owners recognising a need to adapt to new consumer trends as a means of lifting footfall levels. However, while many involve significant levels of... Read More
As consumers continue to fuel the retail industry’s recovery by upping their spending, high streets are once more beginning to look at how they can capitalise on the economic recovery to entice consumers back into town centres. Many are choosing to... Read More
Retailers and business leaders in a Northern Ireland city are demanding a judicial review of a decision to allow a superstore less than two miles from a thriving high street. Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade had pressed for a public inquiry into... Read More
The Selfridges store on Oxford Street in London has become a landmark with its window displays a major factor in its appeal. Now, its sister store in Birmingham is aiming to emulate this distinguishing aspect, having installed curved glass displays at the... Read More
DTZ has published research revealing the top three most attractive commercial property markets for prime investment. The list is based on comparative property prices for each city in each of three markets: industrial, retail, and office. It lists the... Read More
The high street was one of the big casualties of the financial crisis with town centres nationwide recording steep increases in vacancy rates. Fortunately, this trend appears to be reversing thanks to the ongoing economic recovery, with July’s shop vacancy... Read More
