All Stores and property articles – Page 7
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NewsTOFS chair left with ‘no choice’ but to appoint administrators
The Original Factory Shop chair has said he was left with “no choice” but to put the business into administration after talks with prospective buyers for the brand collapsed, Retail Week can reveal.
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GallerySportsShoes.com to open ‘digital-first’ physical store
Fast-growing online running specialist SportsShoes.com is set to open an experiential flagship store.
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NewsAldi unveils annual store opening plans
Discount grocer Aldi has revealed store estate expansion ambitions for this year and associated investment.
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DataRanking: the retailers with the happiest workforces in the UK
New data has revealed the companies with the happiest workforces, according to participants in WorkL’s Happy at Work Test employee survey.
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NewsUS fashion brand Edikted to make UK debut
US fashion brand Edikted is set to open its first European standalone store along London’s Carnaby Street.
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InterviewQ&A: Music Magpie founder talks AO acquisition and ‘spectacular’ Timpson partnership
Online consumer electronics retailer Music Magpie has been busy in recent years.
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NewsToolstation opens first compact ‘Go’ store
Toolstation has joined the growing list of home improvement retailers exploring small-format stores.
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NewsClaire’s collapses into administration for second time
Accessories retailer Claire’s has collapsed into administration again, just four months after it was bought out of insolvency, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsDr Martens hails turnaround progress as it eyes ‘significant profit growth’
Dr Martens has made “good progress executing our consumer-first strategy” and said it remains on track to deliver significant profit growth in the financial year.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt to launch in Japan
British suits and shirts specialist Charles Tyrwhitt is set to launch the brand in Japan in March, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLuxury label Vera Wang launches ready-to-wear line in Europe
Luxury bridal brand Vera Wang said it is entering a “new chapter” with the launch of its first ready-to-wear line for the UK and European markets.
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InterviewInterview: Tom Joule on what’s coming next for the British lifestyle brand
Tom Joule is entering the new year with a pep in his step. His eponymous lifestyle brand – a favourite among the middle classes for its town wellies and preppy jumpers – is on track to turn its first profit since it collapsed into administration in 2022.
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NewsWaterstones pledges continued investment as sales and profits surge
Bookseller Waterstones has pledged to continue to invest “in our teams, our shops and our infrastructure”, after reporting surging full-year profits and sales.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Russell & Bromley under new ownership?
Russell & Bromley was scooped up by high street giant Next this week, acquiring the specialist retailer’s brand and assets in a pre-pack deal.
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NewsB&M downgrades profit expectations again despite Christmas momentum
The value retailer said it now expected full-year group adjusted EBITDA for its 2026 financial year to be between £440m and £475m, down from a previous guidance of £470m to £520m.
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NewsStrong revenue growth continues at Wickes
The home improvement retailer saw like-for-like revenues grow by 5.3% in the six months ending December 27, 2025, leaving it with full-year sales of £1.64bn
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NewsTesco to trial new technology to curb rise in retail crime
Tesco is set to launch a trial of a new crime reporting platform next week, in a bid to deter shoplifters and keep colleagues and customers safe, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisCurrys boss Baldock looks ahead with confidence after ‘strong peak trading’
“If anyone was expecting more gloom today, I’m afraid we can’t provide that because we’re feeling pretty pleased with some strong peak trading and an upgrade in our profit expectations,” Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said this morning.
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NewsJoules plots store expansion drive as it returns to profit
Joules is planning to expand its UK store estate and return to Ireland this year as it remains “on track” to deliver its first profit since 2022, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&Q to open first standalone TradePoint concept store
B&Q is set to open a new trade-exclusive concept store under its TradePoint brand.