All Stores and property articles – Page 4
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AnalysisHammerson: How beauty, new openings, and data are driving footfall across its destinations
The performance of physical retail in the UK has been a bit of a mixed bag of late. Claire’s, The Original Factory Shop and Quiz have fallen into administration in the past 12 months, but there are some positive stories too
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NewsRituals to revamp over 1,000 European stores across one month
Luxury cosmetics retailer Rituals is committing to renewing over 1,000 of its stores across Europe in just over a month.
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NewsM&S launches made-to-order suiting service
Marks & Spencer has introduced a made-to-order suiting service, offering customers the chance to personalise over 50 suit options.
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GalleryM&S opens doors to fully transformed landmark store
Marks & Spencer has unveiled the completed revamp of one of its most distinctive shops.
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AnalysisAI has boardroom’s blessing - workforce adoption is the next challenge
There’s a CEO mandate for AI-led transformation within retail, but IT and supply chain leaders tell Retail Week the challenge now is getting the wider workforce to adapt and adopt.
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NewsNext to open multi-brand concept flagship in Bluewater
Next is gearing up to open its first multi-brand concept store in Bluewater shopping centre at the end of this month, featuring more than a dozen fashion and homeware labels, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsUniqlo owner raises outlook as hot weather boosts summer sales
Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has raised its profit outlook for the third time this year as new store openings and strong demand for its summer collections boosted sales.
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NewsHotel Chocolat names new head of retail in raft of internal promotions
Hotel Chocolat has promoted Nicola Hallinan to head of retail alongside two other new internal appointments, Retail Week can reveal
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NewsJollyes plans to more than double store estate as revenues soar
Jollyes has announced ambitious plans to double its store estate to 250 over the next five years as it posts strong revenue growth for the year.
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NewsTesco taps up bankers to explore Central European business sale
Tesco is reportedly exploring a sale of its central and Eastern European operations in a move which would bring to an end its three-decade attempt to build an international retail estate.
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AnalysisCould Harvey Nichols acquisition finally help Next crack the luxury market?
Retail behemoth Next is setting its sights on luxury department store business Harvey Nichols, after the retailer’s Hong Kong owner hoisted a ‘for sale’ sign above the door
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NewsBodycare confirms more new stores in high street return
Beauty retailer Bodycare is set to return to the high street with 17 new stores, after it was bought out of administration in October 2025.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest in heat-resistant fridges as temperatures rise
Marks & Spencer will invest in new refrigeration in anticipation that higher temperatures will increasingly be part of life in the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis puts 200 jobs at risk with bureau de change closures
John Lewis is planning to close all its physical bureau de change desks, placing 200 jobs at risk, as it looks to move the service online, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekOnline retail share the same as if Covid ‘never happened’ as top ecomm firms risk insolvency
New analysis by Knight Frank, shared exclusively with Retail Week, shows that online growth is slowing, with the majority of gains in online sales now among multi-channel retailers
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NewsGarage continues UK expansion with Lakeside signing
Canadian label Garage is set to open its fourth location in the UK as it continues its regional expansion.
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NewsDusk taps banks as it prepares for £300m London listing
Pureplay furniture retailer Dusk has hired investment banks as it prepares for a £300m listing on the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsSuperdrug delivers ‘robust growth’ as profits and sales rise
Superdrug has hailed its resilience on the UK high street after delivering “robust growth” across stores and online channels despite economic uncertainty.
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NewsPlans unveiled for ‘milestone’ retail and leisure investment in Cardiff
Retail property giant Landsec has submitted a planning application to transform Queens Arcade in Cardiff by creating a compelling food, beverage and leisure destination, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsScrewfix offers tradespeople price promise guarantee
Screwfix has announced it is launching a price promise guarantee for tradespeople to “get the best value on essential products”.