All Stores and property articles – Page 14
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AnalysisExclusive: Nearly half of UK shop workers feel shut out of digital decision making
TheTalking Shop 2026 report exposes a growing disconnect between HQ-led digital change and the realities of life on the shop floor, as frontline teams voice frustration and a desire to be heard. Explore the key findings in our preview.
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NewsDobbies launches new foodhalls in transformation strategy ‘milestone’
Garden centre group Dobbies is transforming its foodhalls - and parting ways with grocery partner Waitrose - as it seeks to burnish its experiential retail credentials, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWith another rescue bid in the offing, does Claire’s deserve saving?
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claire’s was thrown another potential life ring this week when the brand’s European owner revealed he was in talks to acquire its UK stores business.
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NewsBoden accelerates US expansion plans with second store opening
British fashion brand Boden is accelerating its US expansion plans with the opening of its second store in the country.
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NewsWickes chief executive: 'All areas of the business are in growth'
Wickes has reported a stronger than expected rise in annual profits and plans to significantly accelerate its store expansion plans.
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NewsA fifth of UK customers have witnessed violence or abuse of shopworkers
More than 14 million people across the UK have witnessed violence or abuse against retail workers in the last year, according to new survey data from the BRC.
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GalleryWaitrose unveils multimillion-pound store transformation
Waitrose has unveiled its new look Barnet store, after investing millions of pounds in “delivering an even better experience for customers”.
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NewsFrench businessman makes attempt to rescue Claire’s
A French jewellery businessman is in talks with Claire’s as he plans to rescue the business from complete collapse.
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NewsSephora to debut in Scotland with two stores this year
Beauty giant Sephora is making its debut in Scotland this summer, with two stores set to open.
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NewsAldi shelves checkout-free shopping trial
Aldi has ended its checkout-free shopping trial and converted its lone Shop & Go store into a standard, urban branch.
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NewsCanadian brand Garage confirms opening date for first UK store
Canadian fashion brand Garage has confirmed the opening date of its first brick-and-mortar store in the UK.
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NewsConsultation launched on banning Aldi and Lidl from restrictive land deals
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a consultation on potentially reclassifying Aldi and Lidl’s legal status, which could have rammifications for how the discounters can structure property deals in the future.
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NewsFootasylum extends credit facility to fuel store expansion
Footasylum is ramping up its store expansion plans for the UK after extending its revolving credit facility from £35m to £60m.
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NewsSainsbury’s staff to share millions of pounds from share save scheme
A chunk of Sainsbury’s colleagues are set to receive millions of pounds after a staff savings scheme matured this month.
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NewsPets at Home invests £3m in new stores
Pets at Home is set to open four new stores this month in an investment worth £3m.
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NewsGymshark enjoys 13th consecutive year of sales growth
Gymshark has enjoyed its 13th consecutive year of sales growth thanks to its continued international expansion and new partnerships.
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DataChart: The history of John Lewis Partnership bonuses up to 2026
John Lewis and Waitrose staff have been awarded their first bonus since 2022 after the retail business posted a 5% rise in revenues.
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NewsJohn Lewis pays first bonus since 2022 amid revenue increase
John Lewis is awarding a bonus of 2% to staff alongside a £108m growth in pay.
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NewsWhole Foods Market to double UK footprint with six new stores
Whole Foods Market is set to double its total number of UK stores with the planned opening of six new stores across the capital over the next few months.
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AnalysisInditex CEO talks Lefties expansion, Middle East conflict and US plans
Zara owner Inditex is planning to diversify its brand portfolio this year and has also assured that its prices will remain stable amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East