All articles by John Ryan – Page 21
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GalleryStore of the week: Sephora unveils a vision of the future in San Francisco
It’s been a while since beauty specialist Sephora appeared in the UK, and then disappeared, but in the interim it has flourished elsewhere.
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GalleryStore gallery: Selfridges opens Body Studio on Oxford Street
A 37,000 sq ft ‘athleisure’ space has opened on the third floor of Selfridges’ Oxford Street flagship targeting the fashionably fit.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the grocers' premium ranges need premier presentation
There is more to shifting premium ranges in a supermarket than putting the stuff on the shelves and letting the product speak for itself.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is the impact of Generation Z on the shopping experience
Generation Z is a group shrouded in marketing mystery, but its ways of dealing with the world will shape where retail experiences are headed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Uniqlo's new flagship brings boutique flair to Oxford Street
The refurbished Uniqlo flagship at 311 Oxford Street has recently reopened and is a massive change from what was there before
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OpinionOpinion: New Colindale store is a step up for Morrisons
The new Morrisons supermarket in north-west London is all-singing and dancing, with added warmth and successful party and kids’ sections
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GalleryStore gallery: A rebirth for Mamas & Papas at Westfield London
Mamas & Papas looked to be a casualty 18 months ago, but under new ownership it is reasserting the pizzazz that once characterised the brand.
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OpinionOpinion: Was Uniqlo's Oxford Street overhaul worth the wait?
It’s been a long time coming and huge alterations have been made, but will the refit of Uniqlo’s London flagship prove a sound investment?
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GalleryStore Gallery: Uniqlo's London flagship reopens on Oxford Street
Fashion retailer Uniqlo’s “global flagship” store has reopened on London’s Oxford Street with two extra floors and a raft of new features.
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NewsDFS founder Lord Kirkham in furniture comeback with new chain
DFS founder Lord Kirkham is planning to launch a furniture chain that would potentially compete head to head with the retailer he founded in 1969.
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GalleryStore gallery: How regional malls are changing to keep up to date
Regional malls are a well-established phenomenon, and the best continue to pull in shoppers, but what is being done to keep them current?
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GalleryStore of the week: Ham specialist Enrique Tomas' Soho store is a cut above
Spanish delicatessen Enrique Tomas demonstrates what can be achieved by retailers with a singular focus on one specialist product.
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OpinionOpinion: Why bricks-and-mortar stores are better than online
Reports of the death of the high street have been greatly exaggerated. Retail Darwinism will determine the stores of the future.
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GalleryStore gallery: London's West End springs into the new season
There is diversity in the visual merchandising approaches being taken by retailers on London’s Oxford Street, but common themes emerge.
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GalleryStore of the week: Libreria's novel approach to technology
East End bookshop’s ‘no mobile phones’ policy certainly hasn’t deterred bibliophiles from entering its well-appointed interior.
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OpinionOpinion: Marketing on Mother’s Day is about more than flowers
The days of doing the predictable should be behind us when it comes to marketing. But how free-thinking are retailers in this regard?
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GalleryStore gallery: Primark Madrid interior lives up to its Gran Vía location
Primark’s Spanish flagship not only leads the value fashion pack but its dazzling design and futuristic features puts others in the shade.
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GalleryStore of the week: Converse to go one step further with personalisation
Personalisation stations are not new but Converse is introducing designers into its New York store to help customers create unique products.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Primark is at the forefront of the value fashion market
Primark’s straightforward store design and willingness to experiment with digital elements mark it out as leader of the value fashion pack.
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GalleryStore gallery: New Look targets menswear market with standalone stores
Fashion retailer New Look opened its fifth standalone menswear store last week and has designs on launching several more.