All Stores and property articles – Page 90
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OpinionMove of the Week: John Lewis fills gaps at the top to face post-Covid balancing act
I’ve noted before how the leadership teams that took retailers into the pandemic will not be the same as those that lead their recovery. This is especially true of retailers most disrupted by Covid-19 – specifically those whose heritage is in stores and who sell discretionary items likes homewares and fashion.
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GalleryExclusive first look: M&S unveils most digital store yet
Marks & Spencer’s Stuart Machin shows Retail Week the business’ newly expanded Solihull store, which incorporates enhanced digital features including a modernised eaterie
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DataData: Oxford Street – Europe’s hardest hit high street by Covid
New data has found that of Europe’s six biggest retail high streets, Oxford Street has suffered the most from lost footfall and consumer spend.
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AnalysisDiscovery: Five start-ups transforming stores for Tesco and Holland & Barrett
Retail Week’s latest report reveals how retailers and brands can stand to benefit from the raft of incredible tech solutions on the market across stores, ecommerce, supply chains, marketing, data, personalisation and more.
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NewsPandemic leaves retailers with £2.9bn in accumulated rent debt
The moratorium on aggressive debt collection from landlords is set to end next month, meaning thousands of retailers could face legal action as total rent debt is estimated to be £2.9bn.
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NewsJohn Lewis makes key hires to drive transformation programme
Department store group John Lewis has made three appointments to its top team who will play crucial roles in its turnaround strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How M&S is churning its store estate for a post-pandemic world
As thoughts turn to life after Covid, or at least as the effects are mitigated, Marks & Spencer chiefs are confident that the retailer is also in better health.
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AnalysisLocation, location, location: where retailers will need stores in a post-Covid world
Retail Week analyses the toll taken on retail destinations over the past 15 months, how they will fare in future and what plans all stakeholders – from local authorities to retailers and landlords – have put in place to bounce back or build momentum.
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Retail VoiceEnsuring shoppers feel safe in store is key to retail recovery
Balancing a safe environment with the joy of shopping in store will be key for retailers in the post-pandemic era, argues Lee Edwards, vice-president and managing director for UK and Ireland, Middle East and Africa at Adobe.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Poundland’s new Local convenience format
Poundland has launched its first Poundland Local convenience store format as it ramps up plans to expand into smaller towns and neighbourhoods across the UK.
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Opinion‘Retailers have difficult decisions to make now to future-proof their businesses’
Retailers should feel optimistic as the end of lockdown and social distancing measures loom into sight.
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GalleryStore gallery: Foot Locker’s new Barcelona store puts the city centre stage
Foot Locker’s latest European store places great emphasis on its location. Throughout the 5,920 sq ft space, the brand has engaged with local artists to create artwork intended to reflect the surroundings of Barcelona.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers and landlords can avoid a post-rent moratorium bloodbath
The increasingly controversial rent moratorium is scheduled to end on June 30, Retail Week looks at proposals being discussed to avoid another high street bloodbath.
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NewsCard Factory sales ‘exceed expectations’ as it completes refinancing
Card Factory has reported strong demand following its stores reopening in April.
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NewsConsumer confidence returns to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions eased
Consumer confidence recovered in May, regaining all the ground lost during the Covid outbreak, as lockdown restrictions were relaxed and the UK’s successful vaccination rollout continued.
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Retail VoiceSix ways to make people your retail superpower
It’s time for retailers to celebrate their store teams and champion the great CX they offer, says Critizr head of UK marketing Hazel Morton.
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GalleryStore gallery: Carpetright lays out new high street format on Tottenham Court Road
Carpetright has opened a new store format on London’s Tottenham Court Road with a more trend-led customer in mind.
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GalleryStore gallery: Under Armour unveils tech-driven Dubai flagship
Under Armour has launched its new flagship store in Dubai Mall, marking the brand’s largest and most innovative store in the region.
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NewsM&S promotes Bickerstaffe and Machin to become chief operating officers
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a management restructure, including promotions for Katie Bickerstaffe and Stuart Machin.
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AnalysisHow John Lewis, Waterstones and Lush are making store staff their greatest assets
A new report by Retail Week showcases the businesses empowering their store staff to deliver best-in-class customer service and an experience that can’t be beaten online. Find out how you can do the same