All Stores and property articles – Page 216
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AnalysisVirtual store tour: Morrisons Preston mapped on Google Street View
Morrisons innovative ‘lab’ store in Preston has been mapped out by Google Street View.
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GalleryStore gallery: Evans rolls out its new look at Bluewater
As Evans’ new look reaches its Bluewater branch, we discuss the challenges facing retail chains when roll-out time beckons.
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OpinionComment: Rivalry matters, but so does teamwork
A promotion in Milan this weekend points towards a tendency for teamwork that should be emulated by retailers in this country.
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NewsInternational news: Leclerc pilots drive-through format with 10 outlets in Poland
Leclerc has begun piloting its drive-through format in Poland with the introduction of 10 outlets and more to follow in Spain and Portugal.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.
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GalleryJohn Lewis at 150: Store design that has moved with the times
John Lewis has always had a knack for moving with the times. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the evolution of its store design.
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug's first health and wellbeing format store
Superdrug unveiled its new health and wellbeing format store today as it aims to grow its reputation as a pharmacy and healthcare retailer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Karen Millen opens London 'atelier' flagship store
Fashion retailer opens Brompton Road store with “atelier” in its basement that will allow shoppers to personalise their purchases.
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GalleryIn pictures: Leightons Opticians unveils new look as it plans to double estate
London-based Leightons Opticians has rebranded, with a new store and logo design, as it plans to double its store estate in the next five years.
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OpinionComment: Chillax – the store as a haven and refuge
Traditionally shoppers have gone to shops to buy stuff, but is this likely to become only part of the answer?
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GalleryStore gallery: Samsung’s new state-of-the-art Oxford Street store
Samsung opens a handful of UK stores, replete with brushed metal tables, in an effort to compete with the heavily branded Apple monopoly.
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GalleryIn pictures: Jigsaw opens Emporium in central London
Fashion brand Jigsaw welcomes shoppers to store aimed at giving “opinion formers” more reasons to shop the retailer more frequently.
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OpinionComment: Guaranteed footfall driver Primark lights up East Ham high street
East Ham high street plays host to thriving value chains, with Primark taking the prize for best-looking shop on the street.
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NewsWilkinson rebrands store estate to 'Wilko' matching new strapline
Wilkinson has rebranded all its stores to its Wilko fascia as it launches its new strapline, ‘where there’s a Wilko, there’s a way’.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Zorlu Center is the new face of Istanbul
Istanbul is a source of retail inspiration, with The Zorlu Center and Istiklal Street providing a contrast that echoes the city’s location.
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NewsThe Co-op to accelerate price-cuts as it bolsters convenience appeal
The Co-op’s food business is to unveil a round of price-cuts in the latest phase of its strategy to revive the retailer and exploit its convenience appeal.
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OpinionComment: Above average. What makes a store better than the rest?
Being good in store is rarely sufficient as standards seem to climb inexorably. What is it therefore that puts one store ahead of another?
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GalleryStore gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's UK turnaround – an update on its progress
Tesco revealed its profits plunged in its full year results this morning. Retail Week looks into how chief executive Philip Clarke’s UK turnaround has progressed two years in.
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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry launches Shanghai flagship with weather-respondent facade
Burberry is launching a new flagship store in the Kerry Centre, Shanghai which features a facade that responds to natural light and the weather.