James Child
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Bidders line up to buy Homebase
The future of DIY chain Homebase could finally be resolved this week as Australian owner Wesfarmers seeks to end its association with the UK retail sector
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M&S closures could create 3.8m sq ft of empty space
Marks & Spencer plans to close 100 of its stores by the end of 2022 could release 3.8m sq ft of empty retail space
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High street: Armageddon or opportunity?
WATCH: With the onslaught of consolidations, closures and administrations so far this year – what are the prospects for the high street long term?
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Gaucho looks to cut slice of Cau
The ever-deepening retail crisis continues to strike at the heart of the food and beverage sector as today premium steak restaurant Gaucho announced that it is examining plans to close…
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Retail: survival of the fittest?
COMMENT: I really don’t like shopping, which as a retail analyst is perhaps a peculiar admission and probably not for this piece, but there it is. Apparently though, many people…
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Uncovering the UK’s most resilient retail spots
The death of the high street has been talked up for the past few years, but there are survivors out there. EG has analysed take-up data from Radius Data Exchange…
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The stores at risk from the Asda and Sainsbury’s merger
Mapped out: The Sainsbury’s and Asda stores within 1km of each other
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East Clothing to cease trading after no buyer found
Womenswear brand East Clothing will cease trading next week after a buyer could not be found by administrators FRP Advisory.
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22m sq ft at risk as high street woes continue
Debenhams and House of Fraser were this week formally added to the list of high street retailers whose financial woes could be compounded by administration and store closures in 2018.
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What’s eating the casual dining sector?
The UK’s food and beverage sector has been rocked by numerous closures this year. EG takes a looks at what is causing the problems
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Space left vacant by administrations fills up
Since the start of 2016 through to the end of last year, 8.5m sq ft of space has been either closed or put at risk of closure due to company…
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Local council investment splurge continues into 2018
Council investment into UK commercial property shows no sign of slowing down and peaked at £1.5bn last year, according to EG data