All articles by John Ryan – Page 58
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OpinionGame: the Woolies question
The management at Game failed to answer to a series of questions that every retailer has to respond to in the current climate.
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AnalysisSuperdry: Regent Street flagship
The Superdry flagship on Regent Street puts into sharp focus a dark trend that has been gathering force since the arrival of Abercrombie & Fitch on these shores. John Ryan reports.
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OpinionRetail interiors: The story so far
This year thus far has not been as bad, for many, as had been feared and indeed there are some who have proved resilient.
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GalleryStore design: Harrods' new look technology floor
Harrods’ new technology department tests the boundaries of accepted design within the sector. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: In God We Trust, Brooklyn, New York
In God We Trust’s two stores in the increasingly fashionable Williamsburg and Greenpoint districts of Brooklyn, New York, both boast a lot of stock that’s made in situ.
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Analysis
B&Q: Where do you start with overhauling the second largest store estate in the UK?
Where do you start when it comes to overhauling the second largest store estate in the UK. Simple – set standards and then do everything “invisibly”.
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AnalysisNew York: The big appeal
New York’s ever-changing retail landscape comes up trumps with global flagships and digitally connected cafes. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the Week: United Nude, Knightsbridge
In spite of the name, United Nude is a shoe brand and retailer and has nothing to do with flashing the flesh.
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GalleryHarry Potter: The wizardry of retailing
The Making of Harry Potter opens next week. John Ryan takes a tour of the magical theme park store.
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Opinion101 uses for a dead Habitat
There are only three Habitat stores left in this country - which means a lot of retail spaces have been left that either need to be filled or have been taken over, reformed and refitted.
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GalleryIn pictures: Refitted Pull & Bear reopens on Oxford Street
Pull & Bear, the Inditex young fashion fascia, reopened on Oxford Street this morning following a 6-week refit.
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GalleryIn pictures: King’s Cross concourse opens
The new concourse at London’s King’s Cross opened yesterday with a large public space replacing the small, overcrowded area that long-suffering travellers and commuters will have been familiar with.
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OpinionIntergalactic flagship anybody?
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and in-store marketing. He has written for Retail Week in this capacity for more than a decade.
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NewsJaeger head office staff in consultation
Jaeger has put staff at its head office in consultation as part of a review of its business.
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GalleryIn pictures: First pictures of Zara’s global flagship in Fifth Avenue
Zara opens a “global flagship” on New York’s Fifth Avenue tomorrow (March 15th 2012).
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OpinionSelling the Olympics
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and in-store marketing. He has written for Retail Week in this capacity for more than a decade.
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GalleryStore design: Viyella, Regent Street, London
Mention the name Viyella and most people will think of womenswear at the better end of the market.
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GalleryDixons Add stores get new look
Dixons has revamped its Add airport model and the result is a new-look space at Gatwick. John Ryan assesses its flight readiness.
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NewsMarni and H&M collaboration draws crowds
The Marni and H&M tie-up has shoppers queuing to snap up the limited edition range.
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GalleryNike unveils revamped Westfield London store
Sportswear giant Nike has revealed the new look for its store in Westfield London, following a major revamp.