All Stores and property articles – Page 137
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NewsCBI: New PM must bring in annual business rates reviews
The Confederation of British Industry has called on the next prime minister to deliver annual business rates revaluations, as part of a sweeping manifesto to “get the UK economy back on track”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The winning strategy for the store of tomorrow
Competitive pressures faced by today’s retailers have forced a reimagining of the store in order to appeal to more demanding consumers.
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NewsWaitrose offloads seven stores putting 700 jobs at risk
Waitrose & Partners is to pull down the shutters on seven branches as it focuses on profitability, affecting almost 700 employees.
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NewsWayfair set to open first UK pop-up showroom
Wayfair is opening a bricks-and-mortar pop-up store for one day to showcase its online offerings and give customers a sneak-peek at its Christmas 2019 range.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six stores that Amazon can’t touch
Amazon may appear to be an unstoppable retail juggernaut steamrollering everything in its path, but there are some stores it still cannot touch because of their unique propositions.
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VideoWatch: Will Microsoft store launch a new fleet of flagships?
As Microsoft opens its first flagship store in Europe on Regent Street, the team look at what it means for bricks-and-mortar retail in the capital and beyond.
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NewsData: Physical stores ‘halo effect’ boosts online sales
New research shows that retailers without a bricks-and-mortar presence experience much lower sales in areas where competitor retailers maintain physical stores.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Dunkerton’s passion enough to turn Superdry around?
He might “bleed orange” – but is passion enough to make Superdry’s interim boss Julian Dunkerton the man to return the fashion retailer to rude health?
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NewsArcadia eyes footwear brand to fill prime Oxford Street site
Arcadia has lined up an American footwear brand to fill its prime Oxford Street site that was formerly occupied by its Miss Selfridge brand.
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GalleryIn pictures: Does Microsoft’s first European store stack up to Apple?
Microsoft has unveiled its long-anticipated Regent Street store, marking its first flagship location in Europe. How does it stand up against tech titan Apple’s store just around the corner? John Ryan reports.
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Retail VoiceStop, collaborate and listen: the key to inventory efficiency
When it comes to inventory placement, collaboration is key – including that between humans and machines. Follow these four steps to make machine learning worth the investment.
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AnalysisIceland’s Richard Walker on being retail’s straight talker
Iceland managing director Richard Walker tells Retail Week how the grocer is juggling its rapid expansion of The Food Warehouse with its sustainability drive.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Boots vs the beauty titans
Can Boots’ new Covent Garden store help it compete with beauty brands and department stores? John Ryan reports.
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OpinionBryan Roberts: Sainsbury’s stores still a mixed bag
Against a backdrop of relentless discounters, a resurgent Tesco and a recovering Asda, Sainsbury’s put out its first-quarter update this morning, putting a brave face on what might be considered a tepid set of numbers.
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VideoWatch: Boots boss Seb James on wellness and investing in stores
Boots UK boss Seb James speaks to Retail Week at the unveiling of the health and beauty retailer’s new London flagship about expanding its offer and taking back market share from rivals.
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VideoWatch: Will Boots’ ‘store of the future’ revive its fortunes?
This week Boots opened its flagship “store of the future” in central London. The team discuss whether it is enough to turn around the fortunes of the high street stalwart.
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NewsBoohoo to open London event space and showrooms
Boohoo has taken event space and showrooms in London’s West End, marking the formerly pureplay retailer’s first foray into bricks and mortar.
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NewsItalian womenswear brand Stefanel in administration
Italian fashion brand Stefanel UK arm has crashed into administration and is set to close both its London stores.
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NewsThe Hut Group makes first foray into bricks and mortar in Manchester
The Hut Group has completed the purchase of a building that formerly housed a Jamie’s Italian restaurant in Manchester, marking its first move into bricks-and-mortar retail.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Boots’ new-look London flagship
Boots has opened its first new-look flagship since the retailer’s store refurbishment plans were unveiled, which has a keen focus on wellness and high-octane beauty brands.