All Property and Planning articles – Page 14
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Co-op opens third franchise store of the year, in St Helens
The store was previously run as a Spar by owner Stephen Richards
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Industry slams government decision to block Covid-linked business rates appeals
The government had been facing hundreds of thousands of appeals on the grounds of a ‘material change of circumstance’ in the pandemic, estimated to be worth £5bn
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Gorillas secures five-year lease on London HQ
Gorillas Technologies has signed up to a 4,500 sq ft space within a former billiard table factory
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20 new stores in one month help Lidl hit target despite pandemic
Lidl must open more than 50 UK stores a year to hit its long-term target of 1,000 by 2023
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Government accused of ‘groundhog day’ inaction over business rates report
The government has published a report on its review of business rates, which industry chiefs say contains nothing new
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Over 200 Iceland stores ideal for Swift conversion, says study
Shopper and location data specialist CACI analysed Iceland’s estate and identified stores most suitable for the new convenience format
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Comment and Opinion
The online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Comment and Opinion
Retail’s rent debt crisis: how the government’s call for evidence could help
The government has signalled its willingness to resort to ‘legislative options’ to address the impasse over mounting rent debt
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Co-op sets out to double franchise estate by year end
The retailer told The Grocer that five franchise stores will be opening in the next six weeks
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Poundland eyes another €20m saving through further rent talks with landlords
Costs are already down 36% on leases renegotiated in the last two years
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Amazon opens second London ‘just walk out’ Amazon Fresh store
Its first store opened earlier this month in Ealing
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Analysis and Features
How retail parks have become prime grocery retail locations
Space has opened up in out-of-town retail parks – and shoppers feel more comfortable there. So food retailers are moving in. But will the trend last?
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John Lewis warns of further department store closures
JLP chairman Sharon White said she did ’not expect to reopen all John Lewis shops at the end of lockdown’
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Analysis and Features
How Covid has turned retail rents on their head
It’s an ‘occupier’s market’ as landlords have lost powers to evict. So how are retailers capitalising on that shift?
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Analysis and Features
Will Amazon’s no-checkout store change how we shop?
The Amazon Fresh store in Ealing is already proving popular, with more set to follow – so is it a game-changer for UK grocery?
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City snapshot: Property giant Hammerson posts £1.7bn loss amid coronavirus slump
The UK’s biggest shopping centre owner Hammerson has posted a £1.7bn annual loss as the coronavirus pandemic has slashed the value of its portfolio and rental income plummeted.
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Sainsbury’s opens fifth ‘Neighbourhood Hub’ branch in Billingshurst, West Sussex
Sainsbury’s first piloted the ‘Neighbourhood Hub’ concept at its Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire branch in 2019
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Analysis and Features
How can we stop Britain’s high streets becoming ghost towns?
The pandemic has accelerated the high street’s decline. Is government support the answer, or does the concept need a wholesale rethink?
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Retailers welcome government extension to ban on evicting businesses
The government has also launched a call for evidence on steps to take on rent after 30 June
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M&S to downsize Marble Arch flagship store
M&S envisages the smaller store will continue to offer a broad range of groceries, clothing and homeware