Till death

Roberts, J

Till death - 2000 - Estates Gazette (0042) 11 November 2000, 83-85(3) .

Examines the current climate of crisis in the retail market, illustrated by the further demise in fortunes of Marks & Spencer. Warns that cost inflation is likely to worsen the situation over the next five years, pushing more retailers into losses and cutting the profits of solid performers. Discusses the demand amongst retailers for landlord flexibility, in particular, the need for shorter and flexible leases. Finally, the BrandMAX response adopted by Arcadia is discussed as a viable solution for other struggling retailers Graph. Verdict forecast 2000-2005.


BRANDMAX
FLEXIBLE LEASES
PROPERTY-COMMERCIAL PROPERTY-RETAIL PROPERTY-RETAIL PROPERTY MARKET
RETAILERS
FORECASTS
FUTURE
ARCADIA
INFLATION
RENTAL GROWTH
RETAIL RENTS
FASHION RETAILERS