All Stores and property articles – Page 174
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AnalysisNRF: Blog day three – VR key to retail future
Retail Week’s stores editor reflects on the potential of VR to transform retail.
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NewsNRF: Argos looks to pop-ups and contactless kiosks
The retailer’s digital and marketing chief reveals details at Retail’s Big Show of its hunt for small-format outlets.
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AnalysisNRF: Blog day two – disruption is vital, says Branson
Day two’s keynote address from Sir Richard Branson saw the entrepreneur talk disruption and reinvention.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Lululemon springs onto Regent Street
The Canadian athleisure retailer has opened a London flagship with a sense of space and style. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: Jones & Co. Styling Opticians
One of the sectors of retail that has been quietly reinventing itself over the past few years is ‘eyewear’ – opticians to the uninformed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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NewsClarks boss Shearwood aims for radical shift in lead times
Clarks boss Mike Shearwood is initiating a raft of changes that he says will be a fundamental part of a “turnaround” strategy for the retailer and wholesale business.
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AnalysisCES 2017: Maplin boss Oliver Meakin on smart home
Maplin chief executive Oliver Meakin spoke to Retail Week about putting service at the heart of his business and the impact of Brexit on price.
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AnalysisNRF attendees inspired by New York’s hottest stores
The National Retail Federation expo kicks off in the Big Apple this week – in part two of our preview we look at some ground-breaking New York stores inspiring retailers worldwide.
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NewsTesco to shed 500 staff in distribution centre shake-up
Tesco has unveiled plans to close two of its 25 UK distribution centres, with 500 staff to exit, as part of its ongoing transformation programme.
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NewsIntu shopping centres enjoy festive footfall fillip
Intu recorded an increase in footfall at its UK malls during the festive trading period as it focused on enhancing the customer experience.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: Where will people shop?
Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dreams enhances portfolio with new format
Beds specialist Dreams has set about enhancing its store portfolio with ambitions to open 20 new-format stores this year.
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GalleryStore of the week: The Leather Satchel Co. opens in Liverpool
Liverpool-based satchel manufacturer The Leather Satchel Co. has opened its first standalone store, in the city’s historic Albert Dock.
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NewsMorleys snaps up former BHS site in Bexleyheath
Department store retailer Morleys is opening its ninth store at a site previously occupied by collapsed retailer BHS.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail footfall and Missguided
Retail news round-up: Retail footfall drops to its lowest level since the 1990s and Missguided to open second store
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AnalysisIn pictures: How retailers are selling the Sales
Appealing to cash-strapped January Sales shoppers is a tricky business and there are many approaches that can be adopted.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Quiz and more
Retail news round-up: Pension expert questions Dunlop sale, Quiz reports surge in profits and UK retail prices set to increase by up to 8%.
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NewsFat Face to test closing stores on Boxing Day
Fat Face will test closing 10 stores this Boxing Day to give staff an extra day with their families at Christmas.
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NewsFabb Sofas to open four stores for Boxing Day rush
Fabb Sofas, the new venture from DFS founder Lord Kirkham, is to open four new stores this week in time for the Boxing Day rush.