All Stores and property articles – Page 39
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AnalysisAbercrombie & Fitch: how the American fashion giant became cool again
As Abercrombie & Fitch continues to grow in popularity and regains its status as a ‘cool’ brand, Retail Week explores what powered the American fashion giant’s turnaround
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NewsFour in 10 retail workers are worried about their safety during the festive season
Four in 10 retail employers are concerned about their safety ahead of the Christmas rush, according to a new report by YouGov and Motorola Solutions.
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NewsB&M reports revenue growth as it is ‘well positioned’ ahead of peak trading
Value retailer B&M has reported a growth in sales and revenue as it said it is “well positioned” for golden quarter as it continues to focus on “price, product and standards”.
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AnalysisAre job cuts, store closures and inflation really inevitable after Labour’s Budget retail ram raid?
From “disappointing” to “clobbered”, the retail backlash to last month’s Budget has only grown with every passing day. The next question is what the sector will do in response?
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NewsBritish Retail Consortium warns Reeves of ‘inevitable’ job losses and price rises due to Budget
The British Retail Consortium has written to chancellor Rachel Reeves warning that her national insurance raid in the recent Budget will inevitably lead to job losses in the sector and an increase of prices for consumers.
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NewsWHSmith profits and revenues soar as travel business takes off
WHSmith has reported increases in profits and revenues, driven by strong performances by its travel businesses in the UK and around the globe.
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VideoJohn Lewis store takes starring role in ‘emotional’ 2024 Christmas ad
John Lewis has unveiled its highly awaited 2024 Christmas advert which puts its stores at the heart of “emotional” and “magical” journey of Christmas shopping.
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NewsThe Range owner completes acquisition of Homebase
CDS Superstores, the owner of The Range and Wilko, has completed its acquisition of Homebase’s brand name, intellectual property, and up to 70 of its UK stores.
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GalleryInside fitness and lifestyle brand Kayanee’s flagship store in Riyadh
Sports and fitness lifestyle brand Kayanee has opened a flagship concept store and studio in Riyadh designed to offer a first-of-its-kind body and mind wellness experience.
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InterviewQ&A: Born Outside Italy founder on gap in luxury trainer market and targeting Selfridges and Harrods in the UK
Retail Week sat down with the founder of new luxury trainer brand Born Outside Italy, to discuss opportunities in the UK market, the importance of physical retail and why there’s still an opportunity within the struggling luxury market.
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NewsThe Range is circling a chunk of Homebase in a pre-pack deal
The Range is circling a deal with Homebase to snap up a chunk of the business that will save almost 1,500 jobs.
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NewsGarmin has opened its first-ever UK store
Exclusive: Wearable tech brand Garmin has opened its first-ever store in the UK as part of its commitment to its “growing base” of active-lifestyle customers, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryMajestic Wine opens new store at The Range’s head office
Majestic Wine has teamed up with The Range to open its first store in Plymouth at the value retailer’s head office.
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NewsMatalan bolsters top team with new hires after Whitfield exit
Fashion retailer Matalan has bolstered its top team with two new senior hires as it continues on a strategic turnaround following the shock departure of chief executive Jo Whitfield last month.
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NewsH&M is slashing 150 jobs as it closes call centre
150 jobs are being cut at Swedish fashion retailer H&M as it confirms the closure of an Edinburgh-based call centre, according to reports.
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NewsPrimark brings £1.5bn boost to UK high streets, report finds
For every £10 spent at a UK Primark store a further £3.60 is spent in other stores, restaurants and cafes, boosting high street spend by £1.5bn a year, according to a new report.
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NewsHMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship
HMV is expanding into the sale of books to create its first standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.
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NewsSpace NK to open new stores next year as sales surge
Beauty chain Space NK plans to open 10 shops next year after its sales increased 34% in a year.
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FeatureSecond chances: will hiring ex-offenders ever be mainstream in retail?
Multiple high street retailers are scaling up recruitment programmes that proactively recruit from the pool of 14 million people in the UK with a criminal record.
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NewsMamas & Papas racks up record sales as demand for British baby products grows
Mamas & Papas has seen record sales and a surge in profits following a programme of expansion in the UK and abroad.