All articles by John Ryan – Page 24
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GalleryStore of the week: Liberty frees its Christmas spirit for window displays
No minimalism here – Liberty London’s windows are a visual cocktail of Christmas, a place for shoppers to see and be seen.
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OpinionOpinion: Will John Lewis' Britishness be lost in translation in Holland?
Do store-in-stores in de Bijenkorf give adequate space for John Lewis to sell itself to Dutch consumers not used to mixing homewares and fashion?
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VideoThe Retail Week: John Lewis' Europe tie-up, Halfords and Sainsbury's
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from Retail Week news editor James Wilmore and stores editor John Ryan
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GalleryStore of the week: Tesco in Queensway is a leap forward for convenience
The new Tesco convenience store on London’s Queensway has a distinctly urban feel, which marks out a point of difference in the grocery sector.
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GalleryStore gallery: The verdict on Oxford Street's Christmas window displays
Christmas is just around the corner and several Oxford Street retailers have already lifted the curtain on spectacular seasonal windows.
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VideoWatch: 360˚ video tour of the latest John Lewis store in Birmingham
Retail Week Connect and ISG present a virtual tour of John Lewis’ latest iteration, which opened its doors to the public in September.
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VideoWatch: 360° video tour of the Selfridges flagship store in London
Retail Week Connect and ISG present a virtual tour of key design features that make Selfridges one of the top stores in the UK today.
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OpinionOpinion: Non-flagship stores leave customers feeling short-changed
It’s one thing to have an all-singing, all-dancing flagship store, but quite another to successfully carry that halo across a chain.
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GalleryStore gallery: How Stuart Machin is getting back on Target Down Under
Target Australia is on the recovery path thanks to changes led by boss Stuart Machin. The new branch in Ringwood, Melbourne shows the best of these.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sydney-based butcher Victor Churchill's beefy approach to design
Australian butcher Victor Churchill has carved out an entirely unique proposition with its design-led store, selling meat in Woollahra.
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VideoWatch: How UK's best shops are leading the way in store design
Designers and retailers at the forefront of the industry reveal how to make it into the UK’s premier league for store design.
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OpinionIs Black Friday really a red-letter day in the retail calendar?
Will the new found joy of a massive November promotion prove to be a good thing in the long term?
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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GalleryStore gallery: Brisbane showcases the best of Australia’s rising retail offer
Previously considered a poor relation to the UK, Australia’s retail proposition has a lot to offer and its international influence is growing.
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OpinionComment: Why ecommerce and grocery retail make uneasy bedfellows
When was the last time you went to a supermarket? If you’re like the majority of people, it will have been sometime in the last week.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Primark opens stunning store in iconic Madrid building
Value fashion retailer Primark launched in Madrid last week with a new store that combines local inspiration with modern design features.
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GalleryStore gallery: Habitat's new-look flagship sets the standard for furniture
Habitat’s flagship store on London’s Tottenham Court Road is undergoing a revamp. Managing director Clare Askem explains more.
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AnalysisDoes Sainsbury's new 'micro' format need a new name?
The grocer is testing a new format under its Sainsbury’s Local banner but does it need to be rebadged given its smaller size?
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AnalysisStore of the week: The novel design of a Discworld-themed emporium
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series has inspired a store owner to create an emporium filled with weird and wonderful objects.
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AnalysisStore gallery: How the Co-op's new Isle of Wight store is going local
The Southern Co-operative’s new store in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight shows how supermarkets can make an impact on a budget.