All Store design & interiors articles – Page 30
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Gallery
Store gallery: Waterstones revels in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Monday marked the launch of the latest Harry Potter book and delighted bookseller Waterstones hosted magical events to celebrate.
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Analysis
Analysis: Why retailers are introducing new compelling concessions
Concessions have long been the lifeblood of department stores and the industry in general has served up some compelling and surprising tie-ups lately.
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Gallery
Store of the week: The Beauty Lounge turns heads at Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols has unveiled a luxury beauty feature at its flagship London store as part of a project to revamp the department. John Ryan visits.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Nars Cosmetics unveils first standalone store in London
Beauty retailer Nars Cosmetics has bulked up its offer by opening a standalone European flagship store in London’s Covent Garden.
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Analysis
Analysis: How time-pressed consumers are transforming food retail
Not so long ago, the mere mention of buying breakfast on the move would have raised many an eyebrow, even among the busiest consumers.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Waitrose Worcester adds a new dimension to grocery shopping
In-store change at Waitrose is incremental, but the new Worcester branch offers exciting add-ons that urge shoppers to stick around. John Ryan visits.
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Gallery
Christmas in July 2016: Fashion retailers opt for traditional takes on party wear
As is customary in July, fashion retailers have been showing off the pieces they think will make an impact this Christmas.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Sonos makes us feel at home in New York's SoHo
Luxury audio brand Sonos has created a home-from-home to entice customers who like their creature comforts as much as their music. John Ryan, our Englishman in New York, looks around.
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Gallery
Christmas in July 2016: Homewares and decorations
What will feature in consumers’ homes this Christmas? Here’s a selection of wares from Lakeland, Wyevale, White Company and Hobbycraft.
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News
Store gallery: Selfridges debuts Designer Studio at Oxford Street
Selfridges launched the first phase of its 20,000 sq ft Designer Studio at its Oxford Street, London store yesterday.
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Gallery
Store Gallery: Ikea thinks outside the box with Reading store
Ikea has opened its 19th store in the UK and this one is concerned with making the locals feel at home. John Ryan reports.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Havaianas goes flip-flop in Westfield London
A shop selling just a single item and located in a large shopping centre might not sound the most commercial proposition, particularly if the commodity is footwear.
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Opinion
Opinion: Digital is an opportunity not a threat for bricks-and-mortar stores
The augmented reality Pokemon Go phenomenon has brought people in droves off their sofas and into the streets, including shops.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Loaf ‘kicks back’ as it opens second London store
British furniture retailer Loaf has today opened its second London store, in Notting Hill, complete with arcade games and table football.
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Opinion
Opinion: Investment rather than cost-cutting will help retailers navigate Brexit
I have been giving a lot of thought to the implications of Brexit for retail and the strategic options available to retailers.
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Analysis
Store gallery: Dixons Carphone shrinks format for 'little brother' store
Electricals giant Dixons Carphone has taken its “3-in-1” model, made it smaller and put it on London’s Oxford Street. John Ryan reports.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Dyson aims to clean up with ultra-modern Oxford Street store
Dyson’s bold, modern and effortlessly slick layout hopes to take a bite out of Apple Store’s success.
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Gallery
Watch: Ikea launches its first new store in the UK in seven years
Ikea will throw open the doors at its new store in Reading later this week for its first big-box store opening in the UK in seven years.
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Gallery
In numbers: Amazon's second annual Prime Day
Etail giant Amazon is hosting its second annual Prime Day tomorrow – a shopping extravaganza exclusive to Prime customers.
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Opinion
Opinion: The Dyson Oxford Street store that has arrived from the future
Being made to feel that you are in the vanguard of household appliance consumers is that reason why the new Dyson store will succeed.