All Stores and property articles – Page 198
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Body Shop, BHS and more
Retail news round-up: The Body Shop sold to Natura; Green sold BHS to avoid pension liabilities; and Net-a-Porter unveils new tech hub.
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Retail VoiceHabits of the British shopper revealed
Consumers hate queuing and love shopping online, but are still more likely to buy in store, according to research by Adyen on today’s shopper.
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AnalysisFive ways Carpetright is dodging the big ticket blues
Despite the big ticket sector being particularly vulnerable to the impact of current economic uncertainty, Carpetright’s fortunes appear to be on the up.
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OpinionOpinion: The enduring power of the physical store
At a time when retail estates are being slimmed down and online shopping continues to burgeon, don’t forget the shop.
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OpinionOpinion: How innovation will shape physical retail
What is the role of physical retail space in today’s consumer world or, more importantly, what will it be tomorrow?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: L1 Retail to buy Holland & Barrett for £1.8bn; Nisa members unhappy with Sainsbury's takeover; and Simggle plans expansion in the UK.
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GalleryIn pictures: Borough Market serves a feast of plenty
London’s Borough Market continues to show mainstream retailers what is possible with a good serving of thought and pride.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Alexa's Whole Foods mix-up?
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the acquisition of Whole Foods by Jeff Bezos’ Amazon for $13.7bn.
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GalleryStore of the week: Metro Market colours in Cairo
Modern supermarkets often have a sparing use of colour resulting in environments with an efficient feel where warmth is notably absent.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail stores and Bonmarché
Retail news round-up: UK retailers focus only on prime locations and Bonmarché's clothing range to be blamed for drop in sales.
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OpinionOpinion: In trying times, customer happiness counts
The latest retail sales figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) showed a 0.4% year-on-year decline in May.
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OpinionOpinion: Drive-through Greggs should inspire retailers
The opening of a Greggs drive-through in Greater Manchester offers a world of possibilities for others.
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VideoWatch: Quiz creates a showroom for fashion in Westfield
After announcing its intentions to float, we visit Quiz’s newly renovated store in Westfield to see how it is integrating the physical and digital space.
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GalleryIn pictures: How the grocers' in-store services compare
What differentiates one supermarket from another is not just layout and product, but also the way in which services are marshalled. John Ryan reports from Milton Keynes.
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GalleryStore of the week: Missguided at Bluewater, Kent
Online fashion retailer Missguided’s second store, in Bluewater in Kent, follows the 2016 launch of its physical store presence in Westfield Stratford.
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InterviewInterview: Paperchase pair on penning its growth plan
Paperchase chief executive Timothy Melgund and chairman Nick Wood reveal what’s on the cards at the stationery specialist.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Jaeger, Aldi and more
Retail news round-up: Lingerie designer launches UK-made label; Aldi plans further US expansion; and Jaeger creditors to review sale process.
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OpinionShould a hung parliament put a stopper in expansion?
Thursday’s election outcome will see retailers diving for cover and throwing away the keys to the vault.
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GalleryStore gallery: Days' house of resurrected brands
The new Days department store in Carmarthen is that rare beast, a large store opening. But how does the offer stand up?
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GalleryStore of the week: Berry Bros & Rudd, St James's
The London wine seller’s new shop manages to exude refinement and remain authentic while catering for most budgets on the vino consumer spectrum.