London retail landlords struggle to collect rent from tenants October 12, 2020 London commercial property landlords are struggling to collect rent from beleaguered retail tenants amid a slump in footfall during the coronavirus pandemic. Great Portland Estates announced this morning that it collected just 21 per cent of the retail, hospitality and leisure rent it was owed in the quarter ended 30 September. However total rent paid [...]
Can retail investors save London’s beleaguered stock market? November 6, 2023 Are retail investors the key to curing London's capital markets malaise? They may take some convincing.
One clear trend from London Fashion Week? The tourist tax is failing retail February 21, 2024 London's fashion scene is envied globally, but getting rid of tax-free shopping is an own goal for our retail sector, writes Dee Corsi.
Sports Direct ramps up London presence as Mike Ashley’s Frasers backs physical retail April 8, 2024 Frasers Group plans to open two Sports Direct stores in both London Westfield shopping centres, as the retail behemoth continues to back physical retail
Developers must make the most of London’s rich history and not rely on retail alone October 6, 2023 Property developers can no longer depend on traditional retail for survivial and must engage with London's unique and varied history to ensure successful regeneration, Trevor Morriss writes
Miniso: The New York-listed Chinese retailer looking to take London high streets by storm February 26, 2024 Shein was first - but it isn't the last Chinese operation coming for London
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green after retail rebound, Natwest shares soar February 16, 2024 "Market sentiment is being buoyed by better-than-expected retail sales," Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.
London retail closures drive UK vacancy rate to six-year high September 3, 2020 Retail store vacancies have risen to the highest level in more than six years due to a swathe of closures during the coronavirus pandemic, with London faring the worst out of all UK regions. The UK vacancy rate climbed to 10.8 per cent in July from 9.8 per cent in January, taking it to the [...]
Coronation: 250,000 tourists set to serve up a multi-million pound boost to London’s pub and retail sector April 18, 2023 London’s retail and pub businesses are gearing up for a multi-million pound boost in trade over the weekend of the King’s Coronation in May as tourists flocking to the city will send sales in drinks and shopping to new highs. Sarah Willingham, owner of bar group Nightcap PLC, told City A.M that the celebration is [...]
FTSE 100 live: London slow as retail sales dip and China concerns weigh UK down August 18, 2023 The FTSE 100 continued Friday in sluggish fashion as UK retail sales fell almost double the amount expected. London’s premier blue-chip index dipped as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading, slouching at 7,251.32, 0.8 per cent down by midday. Nearing market close, it fluctuated between 0.8 and one per cent with largest caller [...]