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Marks and Spencer to open flagship stores in Bristol and Bath 🛍️🏬 M&S is set to return to Bristol city centre with a new 80,000 sq ft flagship full-line store in Cabot Circus. The retailer says the store will be backed by £21 million of investment and should create up to 150 jobs. But that wasn't the only good news for the South West. M&S has also revealed that it is relocating its Bath store from Stall Street to an 83,000 sq ft store in SouthGate Shopping Centre. The new Bath store represents a £17 million investment in the city. The Bath move is part of the retailer’s store rotation strategy to make sure it has the right stores in the right place. At its recent full-year results, the retailer announced plans to open up to four new full-line stores and nine new foodhalls across the UK in the current financial year. M&S will work with Bath & North East Somerset Council on the future use of the current M&S in Bath. Darren Richards, Head of Real Estate at British Land, which owns the SouthGate shopping centre, said... Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/esRTZ5Q2 Hammerson #retail #property #commercialproperty #shopping #businessnews #businessintelligence

More Exciting #Retail News for #BuckheadAtlanta - Two key takeaways: 1. #Buckhead becoming the first #Georgia location for #luxury retailers, 2. Revitalization of #PaceFerryPlaza, #PhippsPlaza and #LenoxMall https://lnkd.in/g-c9nRTi

Recent report shows that demand for retail space in Atlanta is outpacing the supply. Read more here >>> #CREatl #ATLcre #Atlanta #RetailCRE #AtlantaRetail #CREnews #AtlantaNews #CREatlTrends

Learn more about B&M Retail's latest store openings, closures and relocations https://lnkd.in/eeDzKSPS #newstore #newstoreopening #storeclosure #relocation #retail #retailnews

Learn more about B&M Retail's latest store openings, closures and relocations https://lnkd.in/eeDzKSPS #newstore #newstoreopening #storeclosure #relocation #retail #retailnews

Even for a seasoned retailer, Canada’s busiest mall can be a bit overwhelming. Navigating a high-traffic corridor at CF Toronto Eaton Centre often feels like a plunge “in the middle of a salmon river,” La Maison Simons chief executive officer Bernard Leblanc said, reported The Globe and Mail. "Mr. Leblanc is happy to swim against the current, opening new large-format stores at a time when other retailers are scaling back their footprint in Canada, or failing to make it work altogether. The Quebec City-based chain announced on Thursday that it is spending $75-million to open new stores in two of Canada’s highest-profile malls." "The two new stores will fill part of the space formerly occupied by U.S. department store chain Nordstrom Inc. – which exited the Canadian market last year – in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Eaton Centre. The locations, scheduled to open in the fall or winter of 2025 will significantly expand the 184-year-old retailer’s presence in the Greater Toronto Area, and represent a significant bet on brick-and-mortar retail." https://lnkd.in/gDKtvKvz #canada #retail #departmentstores

Mountain Warehouse founder and CEO Mark Neal told the title: “We think there is lots of life left in lots of our high streets.” “All that death of the high street stuff has been a bit overdone. We’re definitely very positive about physical retail at the moment.” 💚 #shoplifting #prosecution #fraud #snakeoil #compliance #corruption #crime #daylightrobbery #humancapital #news #sanctions #risk #mentalhealth #arrest #suspiciousactivities #crime #money #regulators #legal #security #businessimprovement #partnershipworking #riskassessment #bids #businessimprovementdistricts #memberbusiness

They’re calling it a “comeback,” but we know shopping centers were never gone. Instead, what’s happening is a shift that Kimco and our industry peers have benefited from: for the first time in 20 years, demand for retail space is outpacing supply, with vacancy sitting at just 5.4%. The news of retailer bankruptcies is only creating more opportunity, as new leases for those spaces can garner more than 30% higher rents. . . . #kimco #KimcoRealty #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #REIT #REITs #shoppingcenter #shoppingmall #retailtrends #retailcre #propertymanagement

Newcastle United Football Club's recent strides on the pitch are matched by their innovative approach off it. Their newly opened flagship store at St. James' Park is a prime example of how fan engagement fuels successful retail. Having watched the video below, read the press releases and worked closely with the club - here's what (in my opinion) their fans will love: ⚫ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥: Gone are the days of static displays. The store features an "experiential zone" with an 8K LED screen and a Tyne Bridge replica. Fans can immerse themselves in the club's atmosphere, creating shareable moments and a more memorable shopping experience. ⚪ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: Imagine getting kitted out with your name and favorite player's number right there in the store. Newcastle's new retail space boasts a dedicated customization area, fostering a deeper connection between fans and their merchandise. ⚫ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐮𝐛: The store isn't just about selling shirts. It serves as a gathering place for the Toon Army. Imagine pre-match meet-ups or exclusive events – all happening within the heart of the retail space. Newcastle understand the powerful link between fan engagement and a thriving retail business. This new offering is more than just a store; it's a destination for passionate supporters to connect with their club in a whole new way. #sportsBusiness #sportsrecruitment

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