All articles by John Ryan – Page 26
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GalleryStore of the week: Baracuta checks in with a splash of colour
Baracuta is one of the major names that has long been associated with the Harrington jacket, the article of clothing beloved by Mods.
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OpinionComment: Are Tesco stores any better than they were?
It’s been a year since Tesco boss Dave Lewis instigated a store revamp programme at the grocer. Has it paid dividends?
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GalleryStore of the week: Bottledog brews a unique proposition in London
Craft beer specialist BrewDog has opened a retail store in London called Bottledog that stocks hundreds of beer varieties and brands.
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GalleryStore gallery: Jigsaw’s new shop in Aberdeen mall takes local inspiration
The new Jigsaw store in Aberdeen takes inspiration from its surroundings to offer an experience that stands out from the retailer’s estate.
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OpinionComment: There is more to retail than convenience stores
Some grocers are rushing to open a c-store on every street corner, but retail is a sector of many parts and big shops still matter.
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GalleryStore gallery: How the role of the flagship store is changing
The clear-cut definition that used to surround the word ‘flagship’ has expanded and can now be applied to a wider variety of contexts.
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GalleryStore of the Week: 9¾ Bookshop & Café in Medellin enchants adults and kids
Decorated to evoke an adventure playground, 9¾ Bookshop & Café in the Colombian city of Medellin appeals to adults as much as children.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons took an old-fashioned approach to convenience
Morrisons was late to the c-store party and may have been the architect of its own misfortune as regards its convenience sector foray.
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AnalysisStore of the week: Rose Biketown in Munich steps its in-store tech up a gear
With a mix of technology and brightly coloured graphics, Rose Biketown is a world away from what two-wheel enthusiasts would expect.
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GalleryStore gallery: How Waitrose is refining its big-box offer
If there were a store that currently embodies what the upscale grocer stands for, then the newly opened Waitrose in Horsham would be it.
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GalleryStore of the week: Target's internet of things connected home in San Francisco
Target has launched Open House, a ‘connected home’ that gives shoppers in San Francisco the chance to experience internet of things devices.
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OpinionComment: A toast to the Waitrose wine bar drawing in supermarket shoppers
The successful wine bar at Waitrose in Horsham places the grocer ahead of the curve as retailers struggle to compete with the leisure sector.
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VideoWatch: A tour of Waitrose's latest store design in Horsham
Waitrose’s latest iteration has opened in Horsham. Retail Week speaks to the grocer’s head of store design about the new features.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harvey Nichols revamp brings 5-star opulence to Birmingham
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has re-opened its Birmingham branch following a radical makeover that has seen it double in size.
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OpinionComment: Does Harvey Nichols' Birmingham revamp 'surprise and delight'?
Harvey Nichols in Birmingham unveiled a glitzy refurb on Friday, but is it too much to say that a shop dazzles consumers?
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GalleryStore gallery: The summer visual merchandising heating up London's West End
Visual merchandising teams across the capital have been busy trying to put shoppers in the mood for summer, but have their efforts paid off?
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VideoWatch: Harvey Nichols’ radical overhaul of its Birmingham store
Harvey Nichols re-opens its Birmingham store this week with an impressive offer, as it aims to entice local entrepreneurs and millionaires.
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GalleryStore of the Week: T2 brews a beautiful launch on Regent Street
Australian tea specialist T2 has opened a small but beautiful store, its sixth in the UK, on London’s Regent Street.
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OpinionComment: Hosting pop-ups is the way forward for retailers and brands alike
The notion of what constitutes a pop-up may be changing, but it is an increasingly important approach for retailers of all kinds to consider.
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GalleryStore gallery: How Asda is making a play for the convenience sector
The grocer has opened two convenience stores on high streets in London that could offer a new template for further expansion.