All Stores and property articles – Page 347
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News
Printemps revamps flagship in plan for luxury Euro chain
French department store group Printemps has embarked on a radical revamp of its iconic Paris flagship as part of plans by its owners to operate a pan-European luxury department chain.
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Lalique to open new West End flagship
French jewellery and luxury goods retailer Lalique is to open a new London flagship store on Conduit Street in the West End.
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Opinion
Woolworths: reasons to be fearful
The wonder of good old Woolies is that it’s still here. Why on earth would you go into one of these shops? Visit an average Woolworths store and the experience is likely to be along these lines: arrive at the threshold and observe two things.
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GalleryNiketown – London
Nike has just completed the refurbishment of the first floor of it’s Niketown London flagship, marking the halfway point in the refurbishment of this retail icon.
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News
Thorntons tests new format at Kingston
Thorntons has revealed a new-look pilot store that is designed to provide a more contemporary interior for its confectionery.
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Gallery
Store of the week: St James, Moscow and Ekaterinburg
British menswear, in its more formal sense, is one of the most copied forms of retailing across the Continent. Whether it’s Italy, France or Germany, slick men’s tailoring outlets tend to take their design cue from the UK.
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News
Zavvi rethinks basement level in West End store
Entertainment retailer Zavvi has revamped the basement of its Tottenham Court Road store to reflect its strategy to sell a more diverse range.
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Analysis
River Cruising
River Island has moved its innovative store design on again with its latest incarnation at Brent Cross. Chief executive Richard Bradbury takes John Ryan on a tour.
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Opinion
Sometimes it’s best not to sell out
It’s funny how quickly things change. Just over a year ago, Gap unveiled a store that was intended to be edgier and marginally more industrial-looking, which was to take the brand back to its denim-based roots.
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GalleryRiver Island – Brent Cross
Following a four-month long refurbishment River Island’s Brent Cross branch has emerged from its chrysalis.
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News
Fenwick to expand its floorspace at flagship
Department store group Fenwick is to enlarge its flagship store on London’s Bond Street by about 14,000 sq ft.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Life Time, Athens
Broadly, there are two schools of thought when it comes to selling children’s merchandise – commodity or lifestyle – and rarely anything in between.
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News
Selfridges gives technology area a makeover
Selfridges is to remodel the technology department at its flagship Oxford Street store to emphasise top-end branded merchandise.
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Analysis
Town fit for a king
With its affluent catchment and well-balanced stores offer, Kingston upon Thames is a fine example of dynamic retailing. John Ryan takes a tour with Echochamber’s Matthew Brown.
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Opinion
The value of value
You have to wonder about the place of design when you visit a branch of Aldi, Lidl or Netto.
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NewsDesigual UK charge goes on despite tough London trade
Spanish fashion retailer Desigual has kicked off its UK expansion despite experiencing tough trade at its first London store.
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Analysis
The sweet smell of success
With such achingly stylish and sophisticated store interiors, is it any wonder that upmarket perfumer Penhaligon’s is thriving despite the downturn? John Ryan visits its latest shop in Islington.
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Gallery
Store of the week Folli Follie, London
Most retailers choosing to open a Regent Street store will relate to how hard it is to establish a distinctive character for a shop while observing landlord Crown Estate’s listed-building parameters. However, accessory and jewellery retailer Folli Follie has achieved this with its 800sq ft shop that opened on the ...