All Stores and property articles – Page 47
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NewsAugust retail footfall has seen a ‘marginal’ rise despite summer holidays and UK riots
Retail footfall in August saw a “marginal” uplift in a month that usually sees shoppers on summer getaways.
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Opinion‘Gen Z are a different breed, and retail has historically mischaracterised them’
Gen Z will have the highest disposable income of any generation, so despite near-term turbulence, now is the time to reflect on how the landscape will change, advises OC&C’s Matt Coode
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GalleryFoot Locker has unveiled its reimagined ‘Home Court’ concept store in New York
US-based sports retailer Foot Locker has re-opened the doors to its flagship store on 34th Street in New York showcasing its new ‘Home Court’ concept.
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NewsM&S to trial clothing-only store after Gen Z customer share increases
Marks & Spencer is set to trial a clothing-only store after an influx of Gen Z customers has helped drive growth in sales.
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NewsShop prices have fallen into deflation for the first time in three years
Shop prices fell into deflation for the first time in nearly three years driven by non-food retailers discounting heavily to shift their summer stock.
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NewsLandsec is transforming a former Debenhams unit into an outdoor park
Institutional landlord Landsec has submitted plans to invest £17m to transform a former Debenhams unit into an outdoor space at St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff.
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AnalysisA year since its collapse, where should Wilko focus to win back customers?
It’s been one year since value retailer Wilko fell into administration, which saw the beloved high street chain close 400 stores and cost 12,000 people their jobs.
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NewsFrasers is in the running to add another shopping centre to its portfolio
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group is in the running to buy yet another shopping centre as it continues its property-buying spree in the UK, The Times has reported.
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NewsFashion retail star Kate Bostock to open store in top shopping centre
Kate Bostock, one of the best-known names in clothing retail, is opening a shop for her children’s brand in a leading shopping mall, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisWaitrose has unveiled a new format as it wades into grocery c-store arms race
Waitrose has this week thrown open the doors to its newly refurbished John Barnes store in north London, which it is holding up as the poster child for a £1bn investment in revamping its store estate.
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NewsTK Maxx’s parent company has raised its profit guidance following a rise in sales
The parent company of TK Maxx, TJX, has raised its profit guidance after sales across all units of the business increased.
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InterviewQ&A: Sosandar co-founder on ‘bringing what makes us successful online into our stores’
Fresh from signing a third new store lease at the Metrocentre in Gateshead, Sosandar co-founder and joint-CEO Ali Hall and CFO Steve Dilks tell Retail Week more about their store expansion strategy
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NewsTrinny London has announced the opening of its first permanent store
Pureplay beauty band, Trinny London has unveiled plans to open its first permanent store on King’s Road in Chelsea next month.
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NewsWaitrose plans to open 100 new c-stores as part of £1bn investment drive
Waitrose is set to ramp up investment in its store portfolio with plans to spend over £1bn over the next five years on c-stores.
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NewsWilko is returning to London as it continues nationwide stores rollout
Value variety retailer Wilko is returning to west London as it opens its first store in the capital since new owners CDS Superstores bought the business.
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NewsPureplay fashion brand Little Mistress turns to bricks-and-mortar retail
Pureplay fashion brand Little Mistress, which specialises in occasionwear for women, is looking to expand its physical store presence.
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GalleryAstrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store
Jewellery retailer Astrid & Miyu has opened the doors to its first global flagship store, House of A&M.
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NewsSosandar agrees a deal for a Metrocentre store
Fashion brand Sosandar has reached an agreement to take a store at the Metrocentre which will be open in time for the key festive trading period.
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NewsHolland & Barrett has launched world’s first express DNA test service in stores
Holland & Barrett is exclusively trialling the world’s first express DNA test service at selected stores in the UK, offering customers on-the-spot genetic insights for skincare and improved sleep.
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NewsTed Baker is closing its remaining stores with 500 jobs at risk
The last of the Ted Baker stores in the UK and Ireland are expected to close this week with more than 500 jobs at risk.