All articles by John Ryan – Page 17
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AnalysisOpinion: Why John Lewis's marketing material needs a good edit
Shop the hand-picked, curated and edited collection – why do retailers insist on using three marketing terms when one will do?
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GalleryStore gallery: Why Montreal's retail reputation is hotting up
There is a lot to recommend Montreal as a destination, not least the retail provision that sets it apart from many other cities.
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GalleryStore of the week: Boucherie Grinder offers a slice of sophistication
Upmarket butcher Boucherie Grinder has tapped into the glamorous side meat buying in Montreal, offering a taste of something different.
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OpinionOpinion: Why independents should look up to chain stores
Minimalist stores selling overpriced items just don’t do the trick any more, says John Ryan in Montreal, where indies are struggling.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Fenwick creates new from old in Colchester
John Ryan visits the relaunched Williams & Griffin deparment store, now under the Fenwick name, having owned it since 2008.
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GalleryStore of the week: Malin + Goetz go minimalist in Los Angeles
Less is definitely more when it comes to beauty stores and Malin + Goetz is no exception at its recently opened store in Los Angeles.
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OpinionOpinion: Why being a house of brands is a retail dead-end
Renting out retail space cannot be the future for department stores that want to remain relevant. John Ryan heads to Montreal to explore further.
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GalleryStore gallery: Designer outlet centre Hackney Walk opens
Hackney Walk is bringing the designer outlet format to an inner-London setting and could become a new fashion destination. John Ryan reports
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GalleryStore of the week: Warby Parker makes a difference in Seattle
Online retailers that add a physical arm to their operations are increasingly commonplace – from Amazon’s bookshops to Google at Currys PC World.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s will have to improve Argos's customer service
The Argos takeover by Sainsbury’s may prove fruitful, but not without much work from the supermarket to improve its new charge’s service
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GalleryStore of the week: Miss Sixty opens store on ritzy Brompton Road, London
John Ryan heads west to see how Miss Sixty’s new two-floor boutique has pulled out all the stops, fitting into its rather high-end surroundings.
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GalleryStore gallery: Visual merchandising takes shoppers from summer to autumn
As seasons change, so too do stores. John Ryan looks at how retailers mix up their visual merchandising, although some themes unite all.
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OpinionOpinion: Regent Street – London's own mini Fifth Avenue
London’s grandest street for shopping has very little to do with the UK and a lot in common with New York’s finest, Fifth Avenue.
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GalleryStore gallery: The changing face of beauty departments
Beauty retail is evolving fast and publishers, tech purveyors and brands are all vying for a bigger slice of the action. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: Tate Modern launches permanent pop-up store
In an era of pop-ups and ever-changing store spaces, the new Tate Moden shop offers a continually evolving ‘permanently temporary’ experience.
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OpinionOpinion: Unattractive windows turn shoppers into passers-by
What is it about some stores that they drop off not just the must-visit list, but even the give-a-glance-to list of passing consumers?
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VideoWatch: Elephant & Castle welcomes Italian food and leisure emporium
Stores editor John Ryan pays a visit to Italian specialist Mercato Metropolitano in south London and speaks to founder Andrea Rasca.
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GalleryStore gallery: Oasis becomes a little bit smaller in Farnham
Fashion retailer Oasis has opened a new format store in the heart of Georgian Farnham that seeks to appeal to local shoppers. John Ryan visits.
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GalleryStore of the week: Mamas & Papas open store in trendy Battersea
Opening a new store is not easy, and John Ryan notes the difficulties faced by retailers when following a flagship’s new store programme.
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OpinionOpinion: Why BHS's flagship has closed on Oxford Street
Much has been written about the pension problem at BHS, but the real issue is that it’s not been very good for some years.