All Stores and property articles – Page 243
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OpinionComment: Has Selfridges hit the limit for department store retailing?
How many additional areas can be added to a department store’s core competence without compromising the whole enterprise?
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GalleryStore gallery: JD Sports' Trafford Centre store races into the future
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has revamped its Trafford Centre store in Manchester to create a branch that points the way forward for the group.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The best toy stores from around the world
As Hamleys prepares to open Europe’s largest toy store, take a look at the best toy shops around the world from Shanghai to Copenhagen.
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NewsHouse of Fraser's new Chinese owner to invest £150m in revamps
House of Fraser’s new Chinese owner is planning a £150m cash injection to revamp its department stores and propel its online growth.
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NewsIn pictures: Jaeger unveils new-look store on Chelsea's King's Road
Jaeger has revamped its King’s Road store, revealing a more digitally-led refit that uses beacons in its window mannequins to connect with customers via their smartphones.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco's new food-to-go format Fred's Food Construction
Tesco has unveiled its new food-to-go sandwich shop format, Fred’s Food Construction, as it aims to take on Pret-a-Manger and Eat with the lunchtime offer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Marks & Spencer’s 'back to school' store a textbook success
M&S has opened its first standalone ‘back to school’ shop in Manchester and it has become the retailer’s biggest purveyor of the category.
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GalleryIn pictures: French Connection opens its first pop-up 'convenience' store
French Connection has opened the doors on its its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station, which allows commuters to pick up online orders.
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OpinionComment: Tesco should keep the faith with its store refresh programme
At a time when others are raising their game, slowing the store refresh programme at Tesco seems the wrong thing to do, even post-profit warning.
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GalleryStore gallery: John Lewis’ shop windows frame their retail offer
Shop windows try to grab shoppers’ gaze and framing merchandise is a striking way of doing so. Retail Week looks at John Lewis and H&M’s efforts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Camper lights up its Oxford Street branch
Camper store designs offer consistency with subtle but effective visual merchandising variations. Their Oxford Street branch is no exception.
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GalleryIn pictures: Ted Baker reopens its Regent Street flagship
Ted Baker reopened its Regent Street flagship this morning – the biggest earner in its empire – following a two-week closure for a £1m refit.
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OpinionComment: Customer choice should be curated not confusing
Unfettered choice without curation, inspiration and discovery is paralysing. Retailers should make it easy for people to buy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Inditex-owned Stradivarius makes its UK debut
Fashion giant Inditex opened the first UK store for its womenswear brand Stradivarius today at Westfield Stratford.
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NewsFrench Connection to open pop-up convenience store at Old Street station
Fashion retailer French Connection is opening its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station to allow commuters to pick up online orders.
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GalleryIn pictures: JD's value menswear fascia Open makes its debut
JD’s new menswear fascia Open has launched a store in Stevenage, the first in an opening spree for the value format ahead of Christmas.
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NewsMorrisons opens first travel shop in Nottingham railway station
Morrisons has opened its first travel store, in Nottingham railway station, as it aims to attract busy commuters.
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GalleryIn pictures: Marks & Spencer opens back to school standalone store
Marks & Spencer has opened its first standalone back to school store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
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GalleryStore gallery: American Golf’s London flagship is a monument to golf
Specialist sports retailer American Golf has opened a flagship store in the City that will provide a template for future launches.
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GalleryStore gallery: Joseph Cheaney’s flagship keeps its feet firmly in tradition
The upscale men’s shoe manufacturer Joseph Cheany lets customers walk a mile in their shoes with their London flagship store.