All Stores and property articles – Page 6
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NewsLefties launches online in the UK ahead of store opening
Lefties has launched online in the UK ahead of its debut store opening in Liverpool One next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett hires undercover detectives to combat shoplifting
High street health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has deployed undercover detectives in stores to fight against shoplifting and violence.
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NewsWaitrose explores newer store formats for better customer choice and flexibility
Supermarket chain Waitrose has said it is putting “choice at the heart” of expansion plans as it explores newer formats.
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InterviewRetail managing director Lydia King on doubling down on fabrics and 150 years of Liberty
Retail Week sits down with Liberty managing director of retail Lydia King as the luxury West End department store unveils its expanded fabrics department.
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GalleryLuxury brand Coach opens playful store concept in Paris
Luxury bag and accessory brand Coach has opened a new “Coach Play” concept in Paris.
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InterviewQ&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
Rethink Productivity co-founder and head of insights Sue Hedaux talks about the biggest challenges for retailers, in-store tech being a help and a hindrance, and how retailers can set up shop for the future
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsSephora plans to roll out further boutique formats in the UK
Sephora is planning to roll out more of its new, smaller format boutique stores, with some already signed, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, “such as vape shops”
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NewsThe Works goes into bricks-and-mortar mode with profits up
The “screen-free” specialist stopped selling through its website in March. Its results for the year to May 3, 2026 showed jumps in revenue and profit
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InterviewIngka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.
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NewsBaby boomer bump gives boost to consumer confidence
Consumer confidence improved for the third straight month, driven in large part by an uptick in sentiment among baby boomers.
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AnalysisBodycare: The embattled retailer bouncing back with AI and social media at the forefront
The opening of a brand new Bodycare at The Moor, Sheffield, was highly anticipated, but nothing could prepare for the response on the day itself
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NewsBodycare MD: ‘We want to revolutionise the high street’
The managing director of Bodycare said the retailer wants to “revolutionise the high street” as it starts opening stores following its administration 10 months ago.
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NewsDecathlon launches ‘middle aisle’ to rival discounters
Sports retailer Decathlon has launched a ‘middle aisle’ across its UK and Ireland channels to rival discounters.
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FeatureIs retail redefining customer service this Christmas?
Retail employment has been shrinking for years, but the picture this Christmas looks different. As UK retailers head into the golden quarter, the story isn’t about fewer staff, it’s about how to keep your customer service at 100% regardless of headcount
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Chart of the WeekRetail theft rose as England advanced through the World Cup
As England went further in the World Cup, fan enthusiasm soared and footfall climbed on match days. But while passion grew, so did theft
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to be pro-business Labour leader
In a speech after being confirmed as the next leader of the Labour Party, and incumbent prime minister, Andy Burnham today [July 17] promised to be pro-business.
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InterviewQ&A: Burberry execs on wooing Gen Z shoppers, Middle East impact and hopes for the next UK PM
Burberry chief executive Joshua Schulman and chief financial officer Kate Ferry answered press questions after delivering increasing sales in the first quarter of the financial year.