Stores news – Page 62
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NewsAsda trials autonomous robot cleaning machines at three stores
The robots roam the aisles and scrub floors without human oversight
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NewsWaitrose launches designer face masks from British Fashion Council
The masks feature designs by British fashion houses including Mulberry, Julien Macdonald, Halpern and Rixo
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NewsTesco ditches one-way aisles, but mults keep two-metre distancing for now
The supermarket said it was also increasing the number of customers it was allowing into stores at any one time
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NewsSainsbury’s sourcing Spanish and Italian eggs to meet demand
The retailer said it sourced from outside the UK in order to continue its commitment to only stock cage-free eggs
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NewsBanishing sugary cereals to top shelf shown to have little impact on consumer behaviour
The move led to a switch to healthier, higher-fibre cereals put in their place of less than 1%
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NewsLandlords ‘relieved’ as retail pays 22% of rent bill
Many would have been worried the sum would be lower, according to agent Colliers
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NewsShopping centre giant Intu falls into administration
The owner of the Trafford Centre and Lakeside shopping centres has filed for administration after being unable to reach a refinancing deal with its lenders.
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NewsPoundland changing rent payments to monthly in arrears across estate
All new property deals also include so-called ‘Covid clauses’, providing the retailer with protections in the event of a future pandemic
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NewsProperty investor picks up five Waitrose stores and Ocado warehouse for £73m
The publicly listed group purchased a portfolio of five food stores let to Waitrose in a £62m sale and leaseback agreement
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NewsRapid electric vehicle charging stations set to open at 10 UK retail sites
Source: Engenie Rapid electric vehicle charging stations are set to open at 10 retail sites across the UK, thanks to a new partnership between network operator Engenie and real estate specialist Brookhouse Group. More than 18 million vehicles visit Brookhouse sites – which include brands such as ...
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NewsBuying group Confex to launch Core own-label product range
Core will consist of 275 catering-sized products across ambient, chilled, frozen and grocery categories
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NewsGovernment extends protections for business tenants until 30 September
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has also announced further details of a new ’code of practice’
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NewsSlow high street recovery and months of deadlock over rent bills predicted by agent Colliers
As non-food shops reopen, more young people will be attracted to high streets, but their spending power is limited
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NewsCambridgeshire Nisa defies pandemic to open fully refurbished store
The store has undergone a major extension and refurbishment throughout the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsFace masks to become commonplace in UK supermarkets, say suppliers
Retailers were initally concerned about depriving frontline medical workers of supplies
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NewsLandlords ‘itching’ to evict retail tenants if protections end on 30 June
Property litigation firm Hägen Wolf has warned of a surge in eviction and insolvency litigation which could ‘decimate’ the high street
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NewsTesco to continue expansion of discounter Jack’s estate
The retailer’s latest Jack’s incarnation is set to take over a vacant Mothercare store in Hull
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NewsSpar adds range of six chilled desserts
The symbol group will be running promotions to support the launch from 17 June
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NewsAldi to roll out self-checkouts to more stores
Stores in Lichfield, Atherstone, Hounslow and Tooting are to get self-checkouts between now and the end of July
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NewsCentral England Co-op rolls out new range of social distancing measures
Permanent hand sanitiser stations have been installed at the front of all the society’s 430 stores as part of the move