All Stores and property articles – Page 35
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News
UK consumer confidence increases despite ‘ongoing cost-of-living concerns’
UK consumer confidence rose by six points in November, despite “ongoing cost of living concerns” impacting many customers.
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Opinion
‘It would be great if new Marble Arch store played a part in M&S’ property transformation’
There was satisfaction among Marks & Spencer chiefs this week as the retailer won a judicial review of secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove’s decision to block redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship.
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News
Depop launches pop-up store programme in time for Christmas trade
Fashion marketplace Depop is to open a raft of pop-up stores in high profile retail locations.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Asos’ first ‘In Real Life’ physical store
Pureplay fashion giant Asos is due to make its first-ever foray into physical retail, opening its four-storey, central London pop-up to coincide with Black Friday weekend.
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News
Exclusive: Fenwick rules out lease on former House of Fraser store after talks fall through
Department store chain Fenwick has walked away after talks to take on the former House of Fraser store in Guildford, Surrey fell through.
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Opinion
‘Stores are here to stay but how should they adapt to different shopping missions?’
It’s important for retailers to think about the role of different stores in different locations and how they service individuals, says Lisa Hooker
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Interview
Q&A: Abbott Lyon chair Gareth Jones on the jewellery retailer’s unique proposition
Following the opening of Abbott Lyon’s debut pop-up store, chair Gareth Jones speaks to Retail Week about the meaning of affordable luxury, the retailer’s competitive advantage, expectations for the peak trading period and where stores fit into its future
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News
M&S awarded judicial review of Marble Arch store plan
Marks & Spencer has won a legal victory as it seeks to replace its Marble Arch flagship with a new store and development.
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Gallery
In pictures: Fragrance Shop showcases UK’s first ever ‘AI creation machine’
The Fragrance Shop has opened a new Oxford Street flagship, featuring the UK’s first-ever AI fragrance creation machine.
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News
Retail reliant on strong Black Friday after slow start to festive season
The retail sector is pinning its hopes on strong performance over the Black Friday weekend after a disappointing start to the festive trading season in terms of ecommerce performance.
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News
Poundland launches first-ever Black Friday event
Poundland has opened its first Black Friday event, with deals available both online and in stores.
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Gallery
First look at Flannels’ ‘revolutionary’ new flagship
Flannels has opened a new luxury flagship store in the Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, which promises to be “the UK’s leading destination for new luxury”.
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News
Retail sales decline ‘does not bode well’ ahead of Christmas
Retail sales fell in October to their lowest level since the February 2021 lockdown as the cost-of-living crisis combined with wet weather took its toll on retailers, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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News
HMV to reopen iconic Oxford Street store next week
HMV will be returning to its original home on Oxford Street next week, opening its doors on Friday, November 24.
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Analysis
What might Avon’s first-ever UK store look like?
Ding dong, Avon’s coming! Cosmetics giant Avon announced this week that it will be opening its first-ever bricks-and-mortar store in the UK within the next two months. Retail Week turned to AI for a sneak peek.
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News
Black Friday retail footfall will be ‘subdued’, claims survey
Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to have an effect on consumer spending, warns latest MRI Software consumer report.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Abbott Lyon makes bricks-and-mortar debut
Jewellery retailer Abbott Lyon has opened the doors to its pop-up store in Westfield White City, offering shoppers the chance to personalise jewellery in a physical store for the first time.
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News
Exclusive: BRC warns ‘no town or city centre safe’ from business rates rise
The British Retail Consortium has warned that “no town or city centre in England is safe” as retail giants brace for an increase in business rates as part of the autumn statement next week.
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News
Hammerson in talks to sell stake in Value Retail
UK shopping centre owner Hammerson is reportedly in talks to sell its 40% stake in Value Retail.