All Property articles – Page 84
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Opinion
Opinion: Shopping centres come into their own at Christmas
Nine out of 10 retail sales throughout the year still ‘touch’ a physical store, emphasising the importance of shopping centres at a time like Christmas.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why ‘experience’ doesn’t mean anything
Beware of ‘experiential retail’ – the term is far too broad to mean very much and should perhaps be consigned to the dustbin.
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Gallery
In pictures: Liberty reveals Christmas windows
Department store group Liberty has unveiled its Christmas windows, themed around festive season ballet The Nutcracker.
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Analysis
Whittard brews plan to take English tea to the world
Specialist tea retailer Whittard aims to win a bigger share of a global market worth £90bn in sales.
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Analysis
Why retailers are investing in experiential stores
Retailers are increasingly investing in experiential stores, providing shoppers with unforgettable experiences to encourage them to keep on visiting the high street.
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News
Retail Week's Interiors Awards winners revealed
Primark scooped the ISG Retail Interior of the Year at the 19th ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards last night for its glamorous flagship on Madrid’s Gran Vía.
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News
M&S planning China store closures
M&S boss Steve Rowe is reportedly planning to close some of the retailer’s stores in China as he moves away from its loss-making international operations.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Ribble Cycles' first pop-up showroom
Etailer Ribble Cycles has dipped its tyres into a bricks-and-mortar presence by opening its first pop-up showroom.
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Analysis
Store gallery: New Balance opens first UK flagship in London
US sports brand New Balance opened its first UK flagship last week on London’s Oxford Street.
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News
Bunnings' first UK store location revealed
The UK’s first Bunnings store will open in St Albans as Homebase’s new owner strides ahead with its conversion plans, Retail Week can reveal.
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Video
Watch: How Vodafone keeps its customers and staff happy
With retail’s golden quarter underway Vodafone is finding ways to keep staff motivated and customers loyal.
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Opinion
Opinion: Expect few sparks from M&S next week
As Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to unveil interim results next Tuesday, he looks back on a torrid start to his tenure.
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News
London's West End set for £2.34bn festive sales feast
Retailers in London’s West End are poised for a £2.34bn sales bonanza during the crucial Christmas trading period, boosted by spend from international tourists.
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News
Consumers value shops over online but crave new technology
Consumers are more likely to shop in stores than online but are eager for new in-store technology.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Boxpark's launches in Croydon
Boxpark remains on trend with its restaurant space in the South London borough.
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Analysis
Listen: Lord Rose on Brexit, pricing and his career
Lord Stuart Rose reflects on the impact Brexit will have, the changes occurring across the industry and how retailers must react.
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Data
Data: The top 30 retailers by store openings
Poundland tops the ranking owing to its acquisition of 99p Stores, while a large number of c-store operators make the top 30.
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Analysis
Data: How healthy is M&S’s store portfolio?
As the industry awaits the outcome of M&S’s portfolio review, Retail Week takes a look at the health of its estate.
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News
Lidl opens largest UK warehouse after £55m investment
Lidl has opened a new £55m distribution centre as the German grocer continues its aggressive expansion in the UK.
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Opinion
Opinion: Lidl – the discounter that stole Christmas
Layout, product and a ‘give it a go’ mentality underpin Lidl’s UK success.