All Stores and property articles – Page 203
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NewsHobbycraft targets Greater London with roll-out of small-format stores
Hobbycraft boss said smaller stores have allowed the business to access the London market and it is aiming to open 30 more in the capital by 2019.
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NewsWaterstones boss James Daunt on taking the fight to Amazon
Waterstones chief executive Daunt said the retailer was ramping up its online offer to compete with “the slippery monster” that is Amazon.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q’s 'big-box project' signals change of direction
The B&Q behemoth at Cribbs Causeway near Bristol has had a makeover aimed at showing what is possible in DIY retail.
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NewsUniqlo and Morrisons new entries in Retail Week's Top of the Shops
Uniqlo and Morrisons have made it into Retail Week’s definitive ranking of the country’s best stores, Top of the Shops.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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VideoWatch: Ikea is testing smaller-format stores to increase accessibility
Ikea is testing a number of smaller “order and collect” units. We visit its Aberdeen store to see how it has scaled down its offer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Argos unveils its top picks for toys this Christmas
This Christmas, children’s wish lists will be inspired by the latest Star Wars movie, timeless classics and the surging popularity of robotics.
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OpinionOpinion: Paperchase pops out of the mould for Father's Day
Making the familiar unfamiliar is what Father’s Day should have been about, yet Paperchase stood alone among a plethora of unoriginal shop windows.
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GalleryGoing it alone: why fashion chains are opening dedicated menswear stores
Leading fashion retailers say standalone menswear shops are where the money is, but is this just a few peacocks preening? John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore gallery: Getting ready to welcome in the summer shoppers
The visual merchandisers have been busy preparing for the season of picnics and Pimm’s. John Ryan gets his flip-flops on to make a forecast.
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NewsWaterstones boss warns of job cuts if UK votes for Brexit
Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt has warned staff that a Brexit would have “adverse” effects and result in job losses.
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AnalysisStore of the week: McDonald's surprises with inspiring Oxford Street branch
The golden arches gleam with a bright interior design that uses technology to make dining fun and efficient, finds John Ryan.
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GalleryStore gallery: Jessops' new immersive Birmingham store in the frame
Jessops has returned to Merry Hill, Birmingham with its multi-service format boasting one-to-one tuition and photo printing facilities.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Aldo’s service makes all the difference
There is much more to a positive shopping experience than a good-looking shop, as a visit to Aldo east of Oxford Circus last week showed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stradivarius plays a new tune for UK fashion shoppers
The Inditex brand has just made its Oxford Street debut with its second UK store. John Ryan visited before its June 2 opening.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ugg sprinkles luxury fairy dust in Disney World, Florida
UggThe Australian footwear brand opens a new proposition at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, with some digital treats, John Ryan finds.
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OpinionOpinion: Hard times for retailers? Don’t blame it on the Brexit
As the EU referendum edges nearer, it should be noted that there is more to the malaise being felt in some retail quarters than Brexit angst.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lakeland flagship store opens following a £1m makeover
Lakeland’s new-look flagship store in Windermere boasts the latest in retail technology and in-store product demonstrations.
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart-owned Sam's Club unveils lab-driven store
Sam’s Club has unveiled a new-look store based on learnings from its Californian lab as it presses ahead with its “transformation” plan.
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AnalysisOpinion: BHS - will the British public miss the department store chain?
BHS’s 164 stores will close shutters for the last time in the coming weeks, bringing an end to its 88-year history. But will anyone miss it?
