All Stores and property articles – Page 23
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InterviewQ&A: Specsavers MD Carina Hummel on disruptive brands and future of the high street
Specsavers’ new managing director of UK/ROI optics speaks to Retail Week about the brand’s most important strategic priorities, how she plans to win new customers and what she thinks is in store for the future of the UK’s high streets
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NewsM&S expands partnership with Estée Lauder as part of its wider strategy
Marks & Spencer is expanding its partnership with Estée Lauder as part of a growing strategy to become the “trusted editor for beauty”.
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NewsRetailers warn chancellor that prices will rise if more tax is imposed in autumn Budget
Over 60 of the UK’s largest retailers have written a letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves warning her that prices will rise if additional tax hikes are introduced in the upcoming autumn Budget.
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GalleryRixo expands to two more London locations
British fashion brand Rixo has expanded to two more London locations including a dedicated space in one of the city’s most recognisable stores.
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NewsFrasers Group mulls bid for Manchester Arndale centre
Frasers Group is weighing up a bid to take a 50% stake in Manchester’s iconic Arndale centre shopping centre, Retail Week understands.
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NewsCourt to have final say on Poundland restructuring after creditor pushback
Creditors have failed to fully back value retailer Poundland’s restructuring plan, meaning a final decision will be made at a court hearing next week, Retail Week understands.
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AnalysisUlta Beauty: What does the largest beauty retailer in the US want with the UK?
There’s an abundance of beauty retailers in the UK from high street staples Boots and Superdrug, experience-led retailers Sephora and Space NK, and emerging brands such as Pure Seoul, but is there room for more?
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FeatureFrom browsing bliss to tedious clicks: Has online shopping lost its spark?
According to research by Criteo, 76% of people think that ecommerce is functional, but not fun, almost 80% find shopping online lonely, compared to an experiential in-store experience, and nearly a third even view it as a chore.
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NewsSavills reports significant retail investment uptick in London
The latest retail leasing research in central London reveals a significant increase in investment in the first half of 2025, amounting to £1.6bn.
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NewsRetailers should employ ‘meet and greet’ tactics to stop shoplifters
Retailers have been told by police to ‘meet and greet’ customers in a bid to curb shoplifting.
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InterviewQ&A: Sunspel chief executive on bucking the downwards trend in luxury
From dressing the Rolling Stones to James Bond and Brad Pitt, British luxury brand Sunspel has been the outfitter of choice for the rich, cool and famous for over 160 years. Chief executive Raul Verdicchi speaks to Retail Week about outperforming the market, opening new stores and dealing with Trump’s tariffs.
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NewsAldi to revamp 20 stores before the end of the year
Aldi has announced it has plans to upgrade 20 of its UK stores across the UK before the end of the year, including major extensions at two sites.
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AnalysisStore tour: Exploring Ikea’s latest opening with UK boss Peter Jelkeby
Fresh from opening the first of three smaller-style stores, Ikea has debuted a new shop in Brighton’s city centre.
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NewsRough Trade sees sales and footfall uplift thanks to Oasis and ‘music tourism’
Record shop Rough Trade has seen a rise in sales and footfall as the business has been benefitting from music tourism and the Oasis tour, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisMad for it: How Oasis’ reunion has delivered a £1bn boost for the high street
Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour has been a golden boost for the UK’s otherwise struggling high streets and city centres. Retail Week crunches the numbers to see how the band has boosted footfall and spend.
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NewsClaire’s collapses into administration putting over 2,000 jobs at risk
Embattled retail chain Claire’s has collapsed into administration in the UK, putting thousands of jobs at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFat Face to close all US stores
Fashion retailer Fat Face has confirmed that it will close all of its US stores and instead focus on an online-only model in the country.
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NewsShoe Zone blames Budget as it halves profit guidance
High street retailer Shoe Zone has halved its profit guidance as it has been experiencing tough trading since the Budget.
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NewsHobbycraft announces it will shut more stores
Hobbycraft has announced that it will be closing more stores this month and in September.
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NewsRetail and hospitality hit hardest as UK jobs market cools
The number of staff has fallen in 10 of the last 12 months, with most job losses concentrated in retail and hospitality roles.