All articles by John Ryan – Page 44
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GalleryStore gallery: Selfridges Denim Studio shows how to draw the crowds
When Selfridges opened its Denim Studio on the third floor of its Oxford Street flagship in June, a waiting world rushed to take a look at the 26,000 sq ft jeans leviathan.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dixons reveals new look travel store at Gatwick
Dixons has unveiled its latest small store design at its shop in Gatwick’s South Terminal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Liberty goes with grocery theme for latest windows
Just occasionally a store comes up with a theme for its windows that plays on expectations of what retail is about.
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GalleryStore gallery: Pets at Home brings stores to life
Pets at Home has a specialist offer, a service-led proposition and a ‘free zoo’ to entice shoppers. John Ryan visits the Friern Barnet store.
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OpinionComment: Urban Outfitters Camden, same old, same old?
There is a school of thought that says as soon as a store opens that it’s already out of date. But give a store a chance.
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GalleryStore gallery: Morrisons revamps Fresh format with new Croydon store
The grocer’s store in Croydon presents a compelling mix of fresh food and visual merchandising.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons puts its best foot forward in Croydon
Morrisons looks as if it is back in the race with the opening of a new store in south London, but will it be able to do enough quickly enough?
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GalleryStore gallery: Galeries Lafayette in cycling frenzy as Tour de France heads to Paris
In case you’ve missed it, there is another sporting event going on at the moment: the Tour de France.
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OpinionComment: Administration buy-backs may mean everybody loses
There is more to life after administration than simply closing poorly performing stores. There are rules that should be followed.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bathstore unveils new store format in Harrogate
Bathstore has unveiled a new-look smaller store designed to offer a spa-style experience in Harrogate.
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GalleryStore gallery: Amouage gives a luxury masterclass in Muscat, Oman
Amouage, the Oman-based fragrance brand that has branched out into homewares, is by most standards a purveyor of luxury.
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GalleryStore gallery: Barker & Stonehouse opens store in London's Battersea
The homewares retailer has opened its first store in the South and has made the most of the new building’s heritage.
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OpinionComment: Nicole Farhi - Trouble in luxury world
Luxury brand Nicole Farhi is in administration, but were the warning signs there to be seen?
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GalleryStore gallery: Xbox joins Boxpark with new pop-up store
There will be those who are inclined to say that the days of the high street computer game retailer are over, and that this category has become an integral part of the online world and we won’t see its physical like again.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco adds new Extra store to portfolio in Sunderland
Tesco’s latest Extra store in Sunderland may not be its biggest, but it showcases the grocer’s large-format thinking.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bunte Schokowelt, the ‘colourful chocolate world’ of Berlin
Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt in Berlin has taken a proprietary brand of chocolate bar and made a themed flagship experience out of it.
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GalleryLuxury retailer Chanel opens new flagship store in London’s West End
Chanel’s luxury flagship store trades alongside premium rivals in London’s West End. John Ryan takes a look around.
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OpinionComment: Investment in store design can bring retail success
The best store design and visual merchandising will still carry the day for those who are prepared to take time and invest in it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kiddicare attracts the crowds at new Enfield store
Parenting and maternity specialist Kiddicare has opened its latest store in Enfield, London.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can be found in the windows of London’s West End?
It’s supposed to be summer and retailers have responded with windows that reflect the season. John Ryan takes a look.