All articles by John Ryan – Page 23
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OpinionOpinion: An open letter to incoming Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe
As Steve Rowe prepares to take up the reins at M&S, here are a few ideas for him to consider around the retailer’s stores and product lines.
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OpinionOpinion: Debenhams’ new leader must initiate a retail revival
Debenhams is on the hunt for a new chief executive and whoever is appointed has a lot of work to do to revitalise the retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: The shops standing out from the crowd in the January Sales
When it seems almost every shop is running a Sale, how can retailers ensure that their deals are heard above the siren song of others?
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GalleryStore of the week: Market chic for Fenwick's Newcastle flagship
The department store has revamped the food hall at its Newcastle flagship – think luxury marketplace with a continental twist.
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OpinionOpinion: Christkindlmärkte over-hyped, overpriced and regrettably over here
When will cities realise that Christmas markets offer little to shoppers and don’t provide a boost for their permanent retailers?
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GalleryStore gallery: Cycling specialist Rapha banks on new Spitalfields store
A chance for cycling fans to test-drive products helps cyclewear retailer Rapha stand out from the crowd at its new clubhouse store in London.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waterstones opens on Tottenham Court Road
The UK’s biggest bookseller, Waterstones, has opened a 7,000 sq ft store on London’s Tottenham Court Road. View our gallery of the latest images.
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GalleryStore of the week: First UK opening for Descente goes down well
Japanese designer snow sports and winter clothing brand Descente has arrived in London with the launch of its Foubert’s Place store.
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GalleryStore gallery: A snapshot of some of London's best Christmas shops
The festive season may be in full swing but there’s still time to deck the halls with seasonal trinkets from London’s Christmas shops.
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OpinionOpinion: How Jigsaw is leading the way in fashion trading
Jigsaw is thriving in the current climate after passing the £100m mark in full-year sales and it is its unique image that sets the retailer apart.
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GalleryStore of the week: Jigsaw ups design stakes with ceiling 'tunnel'
Known for enticing people with stunning interiors, Jigsaw’s new store in Westfield has gone the classic design route with a wooden ceiling.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stationery retailer Kikki.K makes UK debut in Covent Garden
Lifestyle brand Kikki.K has earmarked its new pop-up shop in Covent Garden as a template for its international expansion plans.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Tottenham Court Road becoming the new Oxford Circus?
Consumers are starting to return to this overlooked West End shopping district, as it becomes an attractive alternative to Oxford Circus
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GalleryStore of the week: Bfresh brings an urban approach to grocery in Boston
Dutch grocery retailer Ahold has unveiled a fresh take on supermarket design with Bfresh, which changes in-store ambience throughout the day.
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GalleryStore gallery: H&M installs entire offer in mammoth Cardiff store
The biggest H&M in the UK has just opened in Cardiff, offering the whole of the retailer’s proposition under one roof. But does size matter?
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OpinionOpinion: How to tempt shoppers back to the high street on Cyber Monday
Online promotions like Cyber Monday lure shoppers away from the high street, but physical shops can fight back by raising their visual appeal.
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GalleryStore of the week: Luxury outerwear brand Moncler hits the slopes in Cannes
High-end skiwear specialist Moncler demonstrates the versatility of its visual merchandising by unveiling two impressive displays in Cannes.
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GalleryStore gallery: Hotel Chocolat lifts the lid on a new format in Cambridge
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has added another string to its bow by opening a store in Cambridge which is equal parts cafe and shop.
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OpinionOpinion: Waterstones has turned over a new leaf with a back-to-basics tack
Bookshops are experiencing a retail resurgence by focusing on their core proposition, instead of distracting shoppers with anything but.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco takes a fresh look at convenience on London's Queensway
A new-look Tesco on London’s Queensway shows a new approach to convenience that is a real departure from the norm for the grocer.