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OpinionOpinion: Why ‘experience’ doesn’t mean anything
Beware of ‘experiential retail’ – the term is far too broad to mean very much and should perhaps be consigned to the dustbin.
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AnalysisWhy retailers are investing in experiential stores
Retailers are increasingly investing in experiential stores, providing shoppers with unforgettable experiences to encourage them to keep on visiting the high street.
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AnalysisWhittard brews plan to take English tea to the world
Specialist tea retailer Whittard aims to win a bigger share of a global market worth £90bn in sales.
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AnalysisStore gallery: New Balance opens first UK flagship in London
US sports brand New Balance opened its first UK flagship last week on London’s Oxford Street.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect few sparks from M&S next week
As Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to unveil interim results next Tuesday, he looks back on a torrid start to his tenure.
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DataData: The top 30 retailers by store openings
Poundland tops the ranking owing to its acquisition of 99p Stores, while a large number of c-store operators make the top 30.
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AnalysisListen: Lord Rose on Brexit, pricing and his career
Lord Stuart Rose reflects on the impact Brexit will have, the changes occurring across the industry and how retailers must react.
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AnalysisData: How healthy is M&S’s store portfolio?
As the industry awaits the outcome of M&S’s portfolio review, Retail Week takes a look at the health of its estate.
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OpinionOpinion: Lidl – the discounter that stole Christmas
Layout, product and a ‘give it a go’ mentality underpin Lidl’s UK success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Amazon grocery stores – case study or action plan?
Reports have surfaced suggesting Amazon may be planning to open up to 20 standalone grocery outlets in the US by the end of 2018.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The sun is shining on Spain’s retail scene
After losing its appeal during the recession, retailers considering international expansion are once again eyeing Spain. Mark Burlton gives the lowdown.
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AnalysisSpooky stores where ghosts roam the aisles
As shoppers stock up on Halloween products, we take a look at some of the haunted stores where things go bump in the night
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OpinionOpinion: Dear John… Apple stores still boldly go
Ajaz Ahmed takes issue with Retail Week stores editor John Ryan’s review of the new Apple store on Regent Street
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AnalysisOpinion: There’s never been a better time to open retail space
Space is big, as The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy accurately noted.
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OpinionOpinion: How business rates reform is a blow for retail
I always get a feeling of déjà vu when I start to write something about business rates, and this occasion is no exception.
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OpinionOpinion: How can modern department stores thrive?
Independent department stores have been part of Britain’s retail landscape for generations, but now face more challenges than ever to not just survive, but thrive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is 2016 the year of the megashed?
Thanks to online fulfilment and urban logistics centres, many predicted a megasheds decline. Were they right? Simon Jack investigates.
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OpinionOpinion: C&A, Littlewoods, BHS… don’t let it happen to M&S
Here’s a little brain teaser for you. Complete the following sequence: C&A, Littlewoods, Woolworths, BHS and…?
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OpinionOpinion: Apple stores are becoming boring to the core
The revamped Apple store on Regent Street has its grand reopening tomorrow. It’s different from before, but the same. Is it enough?
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AnalysisInfographic: Impact of the business rate revaluation
Retailers in central London will be hardest hit by the business rates revaluation, but there will be contrasting fortunes across the UK.