All articles by John Ryan – Page 19
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GalleryStore gallery: Dixons Carphone unveils new flagship on Oxford Street
Dixons Carphone will open a relocated Currys PC World Carphone Warehouse store on east Oxford Street tomorrow.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Casio's G-Shock pops up in Amsterdam
Casio has opened a pop-up shop for its G-Shock watch brand in the Netherlands’ capital that brings something new to the format. By John Ryan
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Opinion
Opinion: Brexit could provide an opportunity for Continental retailers
UK plc may be damaged goods for some but misfortune has a habit of presenting opportunity, which is why Continental retailers should act fast.
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GalleryStore gallery: B&Q’s 'big-box project' signals change of direction
The B&Q behemoth at Cribbs Causeway near Bristol has had a makeover aimed at showing what is possible in DIY retail.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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OpinionOpinion: Paperchase pops out of the mould for Father's Day
Making the familiar unfamiliar is what Father’s Day should have been about, yet Paperchase stood alone among a plethora of unoriginal shop windows.
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GalleryGoing it alone: why fashion chains are opening dedicated menswear stores
Leading fashion retailers say standalone menswear shops are where the money is, but is this just a few peacocks preening? John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore gallery: Getting ready to welcome in the summer shoppers
The visual merchandisers have been busy preparing for the season of picnics and Pimm’s. John Ryan gets his flip-flops on to make a forecast.
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AnalysisStore of the week: McDonald's surprises with inspiring Oxford Street branch
The golden arches gleam with a bright interior design that uses technology to make dining fun and efficient, finds John Ryan.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Aldo’s service makes all the difference
There is much more to a positive shopping experience than a good-looking shop, as a visit to Aldo east of Oxford Circus last week showed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stradivarius plays a new tune for UK fashion shoppers
The Inditex brand has just made its Oxford Street debut with its second UK store. John Ryan visited before its June 2 opening.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ugg sprinkles luxury fairy dust in Disney World, Florida
UggThe Australian footwear brand opens a new proposition at Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, with some digital treats, John Ryan finds.
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OpinionOpinion: Hard times for retailers? Don’t blame it on the Brexit
As the EU referendum edges nearer, it should be noted that there is more to the malaise being felt in some retail quarters than Brexit angst.
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GalleryStore gallery: Grocers are raising their daily bread offering
In-store bakeries have been around as long as supermarkets themselves, but they are undergoing a transition. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: Smythson sets up shop in Selfridges
Upmarket stationery brand and retailer Smythson succeeds in making a bold statement at Selfridges Oxford Street, as John Ryan discovers.
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OpinionOpinion: Bucher must answer the question of who Debenhams is really for
Consistency should be the hallmark of a department store chain, and this is what Debenhams must demonstrate in order to return to former glories.
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GalleryAnalysis: New Michael Kors store joins Regent Street's Little America
The Michael Kors Regent Street branch has edged a few doors down to bring preppy Stateside clothing to an upgraded space. John Ryan visits.
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GalleryStore of the week: Swatch makes a splash at Beirut Souks
The watch brand and retailer Swatch has a vibrant store design that’s up to the minute. John Ryan visits an example in Beirut
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OpinionOpinion: The race to be fresh beats the race to the bottom for grocers
There is more to being a winner in the grocery stakes than just low price – and today fresh seems to be at the heart of everything.
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GalleryStore gallery: Step in the right direction for Jones Bootmaker
A new-look Jones Bootmaker has opened in the City, which should chime with the area’s affluent shoppers and provide a template for the rest of the chain. John Ryan visits