All Stores and property articles
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GalleryFenwick unveils playful Gruffalo-themed Christmas window display
Fenwick has brought to life The Gruffalo’s Child for its 2026 Christmas window display at its Newcastle flagship, adding a festive take on the popular children’s classic.
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NewsLefties opens second store in Lakeside shopping centre
Lefties has opened a new store at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, marking its second location in the UK as the Inditex-owned retailer continues to strengthen its international presence.
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NewsSports Direct makes African debut with two new stores in Kenya
Through a strategic partnership with Hudson Group, Sports Direct has opened two stores in Kenya’s capital Nairobi at the Sarit Centre and Galleria Mall.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ‘largest foodhall outside of the UK’ with UAE expansion
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a major expansion into the United Arab Emirates, with plans to open five stores in the country over the next 12 months.
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NewsThe Range and Wilko owner reports record revenue following Homebase acquisition
CDS Superstores, owner of The Range, Wilko, and Homebase, has reported record revenue following the acquisition of Homebase, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryFortnum & Mason brings nostalgic magic to Christmas window display
Fortnum & Mason is showcasing the nostalgic magic of Christmas at home with a playful Christmas window display at its flagship on London’s Piccadilly.
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Chart of the WeekExplainer: Why the business rates freeze is worse than the status quo for big retailers
Chancellor John Healey announced a “real-terms freeze” on business rates for shops in the Budget, capping rises in their bills at inflation for the next two years.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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AnalysisRise in business rates bill wipes out last year’s savings for retail chains, analysis shows
Following the Budget, big retailers will pay more, wiping out the savings they made from last year’s reform.
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AnalysisBudget 2026: What’s in it for retail and how has the sector responded?
Business rates support for small businesses, online VAT reforms and more money for councils and mayors top the list of measures announced in the Budget.
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GallerySelfridges celebrates international traditions in Christmas window display
Selfridges has unveiled its 2026 Christmas windows at its Oxford Street flagship, inviting visitors to discover festive traditions from cities around the world.
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AnalysisWalk the walk: Retailers welcome ‘exciting new chapter’ in history of Oxford Street
From 7am on October 26, almost a kilometre of London’s famous retail hotspot Oxford Street has been pedestrianised. Retailers such as Selfridges, John Lewis, Rituals and Under Armor share their reactions to this “historic moment” for the shopping destination
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NewsBurberry to revamp London flagship as Burberry House
Burberry is to restore its Regent Street flagship store to create a place of “discovery and inspiration”.
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NewsTGJones restructure shutters third of its Post Office branches
TGJones’ restructuring and store closures could create “postal deserts” on high streets.
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GalleryDeMellier unveils first-ever store in London’s Sloane Square
Luxury handbag brand DeMellier unveiled its first flagship store at 35-27 Sloane Square in London over the weekend
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NewsArgos debuts new ‘more intuitive’ store layout
Argos has opened its newly refurbished Perry Barr store with a fresh design catering to “how customers shop today”.
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NewsNew Look opens revamped Bristol store with new 915 store-in-store format
New Look has unveiled a new store concept for its teen brand 915 as it eyes further opportunities in the youth market.
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NewsWaitrose opens first new large supermarket in nearly a decade in London
The new store forms part of the retailers’ £1bn investment plans it set out two years ago and will shortly be followed by another location in Manchester
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NewsRising inflation to slap businesses with extra £1.1bn rates bill next year
Surging inflation in September has left retail and hospitality businesses facing a £1.1bn increase in business rates in England from April 2027.
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AnalysisSubdued Christmas hiring reflects wider UK retail hiring problems
Tis the season for doom and gloom? After a summer of sport and spending, retail is now grappling with a looming autumn Budget, youth unemployment at a shocking high, and a Barclays consumer spend report reveals consumers are cautious as we approach winter.