All Stores and property articles
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Analysis
Pure Seoul: The Korean beauty specialist making a name for itself in the UK
The Korean beauty market is taking the world by storm, and the UK is no exception as K-beauty specialist Pure Seoul is striving to become a leader.
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Analysis
Victoria Leeds shopping centre is on a journey of ‘transformation through accumulation’
As Victoria Leeds continues on its “transformation through accumulation strategy” in an attempt to be the go-to premium shopping destination of the North, Retail Week takes a tour of the destination to get some insight on its movers and shakers in the tenant mix, the newest additions and what to expect from the centre in 2025.
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Gallery
Inside the first of B&Q’s Homebase store conversions
The first of the former Homebase stores bought by B&Q has now opened in Greater Manchester.
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News
Slew of brands set to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet
A host of brands are due to open at the UK’s newest designer retail outlet this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Bond Street becomes Europe’s most expensive shopping street as retail rent rockets
London’s Bond Street has been named Europe’s most expensive shopping street as retail rent soars and luxury retail openings see “unexpected boost”.
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News
Mother’s Day boosts retail footfall in March but Budget costs are expected to hit in April
UK retail saw a lift in footfall in March thanks to Mother’s Day and nice weather, but the effects of the Budget are expected to take hold in April.
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Gallery
Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul opens in new London location
UK-based Korean beauty retailer Pure Seoul has opened the doors to its latest location in London.
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News
Trump pauses higher tariffs for most countries as China’s fees multiply
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries facing the highest tariffs – but China has seen its tariffs soar.
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Feature
Asda: What went wrong and how can it be fixed?
How did the Issa brothers’ ownership of Asda go so wrong? And what do new chairman Allan Leighton and his team need to do to get the beloved supermarket chain back on track?
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News
Retailers interested in Post Office branches
Retailers including Tesco and Ryman are interested in taking on some of the final 108 directly owned Post Office branches, the BBC reports.
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Opinion
'Are you ready for tariff-driven tat? Prepare for a tidal wave of cheap imports'
Retailers need to be ready in case President Trump’s tariffs prompt a flood of shoddy marketplace goods into the UK, cautions features editor Ellis Hawthorne
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News
Superdrug unveils new digital screens and investment in healthcare ambassador programme
Superdrug has launched new digital screens in store, along with a new £1m investment into a healthcare ambassador programme.
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Analysis
Graduation day with Kurt Geiger’s boss Neil Clifford
Retail Week attends Kurt Geiger’s Business by Design Academy’s graduation day and speaks to chief executive Neil Clifford about why the scheme is so important to him.
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News
Dreams appoints Feather & Black boss to strengthen premium offering
Bedding specialist Dreams has appointed Sarah Morgan to lead its Feather & Black brand as it looks to strengthen its premium offering and drive growth.
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News
Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail launch partnership to install lockers in supermarkets
The Royal Mail and Sainsbury’s have announced a tie-up to install parcel lockers in supermarkets across the UK.
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News
Clintons returns to profit following period of distress
Card and gifting retailer Clintons has returned to profit after a period of distress that included a restructuring plan and store closures.
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Analysis
Beauty at the Bullring: The Birmingham shopping destination striving to become ‘best in class’
As the Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre makes strides to become the go-to retail destination in the Midlands, Retail Week takes a tour with landlord Hammerson to see the latest beauty occupiers and find out more about the centre’s transformation.
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News
UK shoppers expected to spend over £2bn during Easter
UK shoppers are set to spend over £2bn over the upcoming Easter bank holiday weekend, according to GlobalData research.
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News
CMA considers ending Aldi and Lidl’s exemption from anti-competitive land rules
Supermarkets could soon gain expanded rights, as regulators consider implementing new restrictions on the discounters.
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Interview
Q&A: Currys Business' Dean Kramer on growing brand awareness to reach more UK firms
Currys Business is on a mission to grow its brand awareness and reach more businesses across the UK.