All Stores and property articles – Page 176
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser future hinges on rates reform, warns Ashley
Sports Direct founder and chief executive Mike Ashley has warned that the future of his vast retail group’s bricks-and-mortar portfolio is dependent on the “broken and unworkable” business rates system being overhauled.
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AnalysisWhy can’t Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons make it work overseas?
While the likes of the German discounters and US giant Walmart seem to be going from strength to strength in overseas markets, UK grocers are in worldwide retreat. Retail Week analyses why and whether or not they are missing a trick
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Retail VoiceFour ways digital will enhance the store of the future
After attending Cisco’s Experience the Future of Retail event in Leeds, Retail Week details four ways technology can drive the store to the next level.
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NewsSports Direct blames Harrods for Milton Keynes HoF closure
Sports Direct has blamed Harrods for the closure of its Milton Keynes House of Fraser, which will see the loss of 172 jobs just before Christmas.
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NewsReserved puts UK store expansion on hold amid Brexit uncertainty
Reserved has put the brakes on its UK store expansion until political uncertainties “become clear”.
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NewsAnalysis: How Watches of Switzerland is moving with the times
Following a stellar set of maiden interim results since floating in May this year, Watches of Switzerland boss tells Retail Week how the luxury brand continues to stand the test of time.
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InterviewInterview: What Missguided’s boss learnt from ‘self-inflicted’ mistakes
After a difficult two years, Missguided is starting to see progress as its EBITDA swings back into the black. Boss Nitin Passi talks to Retail Week about the tough year Missguided has been through, the lessons he learnt and why stores in the UK are a no-go
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NewsMajestic Wine targets ‘ambitious growth’ as sale completes
Majestic Wine has confirmed its sale to US firm Fortress Investment group for £95m.
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Retail VoiceShip-from-store: are retailers missing a trick?
The much-maligned retail store has defied the naysayers who said it had lost its footing in the digital age, and ship-from-store could prove just how wrong they really were.
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GalleryIn pictures: Watches of Switzerland expands London flagship
Watches of Switzerland has expanded its Regent Street store and opened a new Rolex boutique and redesigned showroom
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NewsM&S set to downsize biggest flagship stores
Marks & Spencer is to downsize around 20 of its largest stores in expensive city-centre locations as part of its turnaround plan.
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NewsNovember footfall slides as rain dampens shopper numbers
Retail footfall declined last month as the combination of poor weather and incoming Black Friday deterred shoppers from hitting the high street.
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NewsTesco considers sale of Thai and Malaysian stores
Tesco is considering offloading its Asian stores in a deal that could value retail operations across its Thai and Malaysian business at up to $9bn (£6.8bn).
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Retail VoiceChristmas trading will be tricky, but opportunities abound
With Christmas trading now under way, PwC’s Lisa Hooker details her predictions of this year’s consumer shopping trends.
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NewsQuiz targets rent reductions in bid to turnaround flagging store estate
Quiz has said it is in discussions with landlords on stores with leases coming up to expiry looking for an average of 30% rent reductions as it battles to turnaround the flagging fortunes of its estate.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches two DnaNudge pop-ups in London
John Lewis has launched two pop-ups with DNA testing start-up DnaNudge in London, as the retailer looks to help customers make “healthier choices”.
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NewsQuiz swings to loss as brand blames ‘challenging market conditions’
Quiz has swung to a loss before tax and seen its underlying EBITDA more than halve in what the fast-fashion group called a “continued challenging market”.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks & Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
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OpinionOpinion: The retail trends you need to know to survive another decade
You might be counting down the selling days left in 2019, but those of us in the trend forecasting world are looking ahead to the next decade and what’s in store for retailers who want to be playing the same game this time next year, and the years after that.
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NewsPeacocks set to buy Bonmarché out of administration
Peacocks is poised to buy Bonmarché out of administration after being identified as the peferred bidder for the embattled business.