All Stores and property articles – Page 94
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NewsExclusive: Space NK to open first Welsh store as it goes on expansion trail
Space NK is set to expand its bricks-and-mortar offering with a debut store in Wales opening at the end of this summer, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewInterview: Ikea boss Peter Jelkeby on his plans to ‘spice things up’ on Oxford Street
Ikea UK and Ireland chief executive Peter Jelkeby fizzes with excitement about the brand’s new city-centre digs.
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NewsShop price inflation ‘likely to have peaked’ in April
Inflation is “likely to have peaked” during the first week of April, despite continuing to reach record highs in some categories, according to the latest figures from the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsGymshark CEO says brand’s future is on the high street
Gymshark founder and chief executive Ben Francis has said the long-term future of the brand is on the high street and physical stores.
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NewsHMV to reopen iconic Oxford Street flagship
HMV is set to return to its flagship store on Oxford Street later this year following a four-year absence.
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NewsAsda c-store rollout gathers pace as it opens 150th location
Asda has opened its 150th On the Move convenience store in partnership with EG Group as it continues its goal of rolling out 200 c-stores by the end of 2023.
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NewsHotel Chocolat cools expectations as Easter sales ‘lower than expected’
Hotel Chocolat expects sales to be slightly lower than market expectations and underlying profit before tax to break even in the 2023 financial year.
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GalleryIn pictures: How retail is marking King Charles III’s coronation
With King Charles III’s coronation approaching on May 6, Retail Week takes a look at what retailers are doing to gear up for the historic occasion.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo COO on ‘elevating the store experience’ in new Covent Garden location
Uniqlo will welcome shoppers to its newest London store in Covent Garden from tomorrow.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals new investment in London stores
Marks & Spencer has announced an additional £12.5m investment in stores across London over the next year.
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NewsNike to bring concept store to Manchester Arndale
The global sportswear giant is set to open a Rise concept store in Manchester’s Arndale centre.
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NewsSephora London store performing ‘300% better than expected’
The boss of Sephora owner LVMH’s selective retailing division has said its recently opened London store is performing more than 300% better than was predicted.
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GalleryStore gallery: Monsoon ‘goes back to its birthplace’ with 50th anniversary pop-up
Monsoon has opened the doors to its new London pop-up store on Portobello Road, celebrating the fashion retailer’s 50th anniversary “right where the brand’s story began”.
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NewsPrimark’s Bason: The store experience ‘should not be underestimated’
Finance director of Primark’s parent company ABF John Bason has said the experience of bricks-and-mortar stores should “not be underestimated” as consumers continue to flock back to the high street.
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NewsUK beauty sales driven by bricks and mortar as ecommerce falters
All beauty market gains came from in-store retail in 2022 as ecommerce sales across the whole economy in the UK fall to pre-pandemic levels, new research by the British Beauty Council has found.
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NewsExclusive: Canadian travel brand Monos exploring London location
Canadian travel and lifestyle brand Monos is among several international retailers eyeing expansion into London, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsStarbucks unveils new UK sustainable store format
Starbucks has unveiled its new sustainable store format and the first five of its UK stores have been certified as “greener”.
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NewsLidl highlights London opportunities as it eyes new store openings
Lidl has published a list of hundreds of priority locations for new stores across the UK in a bid to expand its value offering.
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NewsMajestic unveils new wage structure as part of ‘biggest investment ever in pay’
Majestic Wine has unveiled its largest-ever investment in pay, taking the basic rate for store staff to at least £10.60 an hour.
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GalleryStore gallery: Rituals’ sakura-themed, experiential pop-up space
Rituals has opened an immersive, sakura-themed pop-up space in Covent Garden, London.