All Stores and property articles – Page 213
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OpinionRetail surgery: Why retailers need to speed up in-store payments
Why retailers need to speed up in-store payments with mobile points-of-sale
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OpinionOpinion: Emotion tracking – insight into customers or a bit creepy?
Ask any retail exec what is the most important part of their business and you will likely be told the customer.
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GalleryStore gallery: John Lewis unveils new £18m store in Essex
John Lewis has opened its first Essex store in Chelmsford as the retailer continues to invest in its bricks-and-mortar estate.
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NewsPep & Co unveils locations for its second phase of expansion
Pep & Co has unveiled the store locations for its next phase of aggressive expansion, following its 50 stores in 50 days launch.
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GalleryStore gallery: Warehouse repositions with flagship 'for the city woman'
With a brand overhaul and a London flagship redesign, Warehouse aims to reclaim its go-to status on the fashion shopping circuit.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Aldi to invest £300m in 'quality showcase' stores
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Aldi’s upgraded store formats to include new fixtures for alcohol, baby and toddler, and food-to-go.
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GalleryStore of the week: Tracey Neuls goes back to school in central London
Luxury shoe shop Tracey Neuls has turned its Marylebone outlet into a lecture room in a clever link-up with the London Design Festival.
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NewsStationery retailer Smiggle on track to meet target of 200 UK stores
Australian retailer Smiggle has ploughed on with its global expansion plans and said it is on track to open 200 stores in the UK by 2019.
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NewsCo-op profits shrink but sales grow in its half-year amid investment drive
Like-for-like sales at Co-op’s convenience arm jumped 4.3% in its half-year, but profits sank 51% following investment and pay increases.
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GalleryStore gallery: H&M's biggest UK store opens at Westfield London
Swedish fashion retail giant H&M opened its biggest UK store at Westfield London on Friday, continuing its British expansion plan at a pace.
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GalleryStore gallery: Why Montreal's retail reputation is hotting up
There is a lot to recommend Montreal as a destination, not least the retail provision that sets it apart from many other cities.
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VideoWatch: How John Lewis offers unique experiences using the latest tech
John Lewis combines its expertise in tech and homeware to showcase how the connected home will impact the lives of shoppers.
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Retail VoiceHow location is driving the next wave of mobile marketing
Global location data management leader Yext shares best practices for using location data to exceed customer expectations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kingfisher's transformation is a marathon not a sprint
Kingfisher posted soaring interim profits yesterday but boss Veronique Laury had no time to celebrate – she has a complex turnaround to focus on.
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NewsIkea launches new UK pilot website to bolster ecommerce business
Ikea has given its website a makeover as part of its ambition to become more convenient to UK shoppers, with plans to roll it out globally.
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GalleryStore of the week: Boucherie Grinder offers a slice of sophistication
Upmarket butcher Boucherie Grinder has tapped into the glamorous side meat buying in Montreal, offering a taste of something different.
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NewsStore openings tumble as Brexit jitters dampen expansion plans
High street shop openings reported a “dramatic” decline in the first half of the year as vacancy rates surpassed store openings.
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NewsKingfisher's sales and profits rise as ONE Kingfisher plan progresses
B&Q and Screwfix owner Kingfisher has reported rising half-year sales and profits as its strategic initiative, ONE Kingfisher, takes effect.
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GalleryStore gallery: Liberty's Fashion Week windows celebrate its unique heritage
Liberty’s entry in this year’s RIBA window competition celebrates its founder Arthur Liberty’s impact on retail and the fashion industry.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Typo, the Australian chain set to make its UK debut
Retail Week takes a closer look at Typo, the homewares and stationery specialist that has pencilled its debut at Westfield Stratford.