All Stores and property articles – Page 217
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Fashion retailers opt for traditional takes on party wear
As is customary in July, fashion retailers have been showing off the pieces they think will make an impact this Christmas.
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GalleryStore of the week: Sonos makes us feel at home in New York's SoHo
Luxury audio brand Sonos has created a home-from-home to entice customers who like their creature comforts as much as their music. John Ryan, our Englishman in New York, looks around.
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Homewares and decorations
What will feature in consumers’ homes this Christmas? Here’s a selection of wares from Lakeland, Wyevale, White Company and Hobbycraft.
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VideoWatch: Dixons Carphone's Oxford Street offering explored in a store tour
Dixons Carphone has opened a “3-in-1” model on Oxford Street, London and stores editor John Ryan explains how the space is used.
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VideoWatch: How Cath Kidston is reaping the benefits of brand collaboration
Marketing director Sue Chidler explains what Cath Kidston’s new partnership with Disney means for the vintage lifestyle brand.
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NewsStore planning applications fall 9% as online competitors dent development interest
The number of planning applications to build new shops dropped 9% during the past 12 months, marking the seventh consecutive year of decline.
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GalleryStore Gallery: Ikea thinks outside the box with Reading store
Ikea has opened its 19th store in the UK and this one is concerned with making the locals feel at home. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: Havaianas goes flip-flop in Westfield London
A shop selling just a single item and located in a large shopping centre might not sound the most commercial proposition, particularly if the commodity is footwear.
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VideoWatch: Majestic Wine's MD on the 'perfect template' for new-look stores
Majestic Wine managing director John Colley explains the thinking behind the retailer’s store refurbishment in York and its wider strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What factors are really affecting footfall?
Footfall has declined at its sharpest rate since 2014, but what are the significant factors at play and what should retailers expect next?
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NewsConviviality eyes more festival pop-ups after Isle of Wight pilot
Conviviality is eyeing a move to open pop-up Bargain Booze shops at music festivals across the UK as part of plans to diversify the business.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the UK's supermarkets are better than Europe's
Our grocers come in for more than their fair share of criticism, but when compared with supermarkets across the Channel they shine.
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GalleryStore gallery: Loaf ‘kicks back’ as it opens second London store
British furniture retailer Loaf has today opened its second London store, in Notting Hill, complete with arcade games and table football.
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NewsJohn Lewis to take business Down Under with six Australian stores
John Lewis is set to open six concessions in Australian department store Myer by next year as it continues to grow its international presence.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Dixons Carphone shrinks format for 'little brother' store
Electricals giant Dixons Carphone has taken its “3-in-1” model, made it smaller and put it on London’s Oxford Street. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryStore of the week: Dyson aims to clean up with ultra-modern Oxford Street store
Dyson’s bold, modern and effortlessly slick layout hopes to take a bite out of Apple Store’s success.
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GalleryWatch: Ikea launches its first new store in the UK in seven years
Ikea will throw open the doors at its new store in Reading later this week for its first big-box store opening in the UK in seven years.
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GalleryIn numbers: Amazon's second annual Prime Day
Etail giant Amazon is hosting its second annual Prime Day tomorrow – a shopping extravaganza exclusive to Prime customers.
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OpinionOpinion: The Dyson Oxford Street store that has arrived from the future
Being made to feel that you are in the vanguard of household appliance consumers is that reason why the new Dyson store will succeed.
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NewsRetail diary: Tesco serves an ace and Hammerson mirror customer confidence
Tesco has gone loopy for Wimbledon, fashion stores are leaving customers in the dark and Majestic Wines races to Silverstone.