All Stores and property articles – Page 72
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NewsMarks & Spencer takes government-blocked Oxford Street plans to High Court
The government “misunderstood and misapplied” planning policy when it blocked the renovation of Marks & Spencer’s Oxford Street flagship store, the High Court has heard.
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NewsGovernment 'can no longer ignore' surging levels of retail crime
The British Retail Consortium is calling on the government to take action over the rising levels of crime against retail workers.
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Opinion‘We need a government that offers business leaders a seat at the table’
Retail needs to see joined-up government thinking that understands you cannot increase costs from every angle all at once, says the BRC’s Helen Dickinson
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NewsAldi commits £550m to bolster store network in 2024
Aldi will invest more than £550m into “expanding and further improving” its store and distribution network this year, creating more than 1,500 new jobs across the UK.
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NewsEE to invest £6m in UK store estate over next 12 months
Mobile phone provider EE has announced it will invest a total of £6m into its UK store estate over the next 12 months as part of its ongoing retail strategy.
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InterviewInterview: Backlash co-founder Katie Peake on making the high street pop again
Following a successful year of developing innovative and exciting pop-up spaces, Backlash co-founder and creative director Katie Peake talks to Retail Week about how pop-ups are revitalising the high street and creating unique experiences for customers and retailers
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NewsLidl launches cash-for-bottles return scheme in Glasgow
Discount supermarket Lidl has become the first grocer to pilot its own bottle return scheme, offering customers unlimited cash rewards across the city of Glasgow.
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NewsPrimark pledges £75m investment in UK stores, creating 700 new jobs
Primark will invest a further £75m into its UK store estate this year, creating 700 new jobs at the fashion giant as it marks its 50th anniversary on British high streets.
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NewsPrimark unveils new US stores and warehouse as it ramps up expansion
Value fashion giant Primark has announced the opening of a new Florida-based distribution centre and four new stores in the US as it ramps up its international expansion.
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NewsPret a Manger to replace remaining Veggie stores
Food-to-go specialist Pret a Manger is abandoning its standalone, vegetarian-only stores and said customers are buying veggie options across all of its branches.
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AnalysisWhat ‘Next Level’ Sainsbury’s means for your 2027 shopping trip
In 2024, Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts doubled down on his ‘food first’ strategy and outlined a host of new promises to enhance the customer experience. Put yourself in the position of a loyal Sainsbury’s shopper, how will these promises impact your shop three years into the future?
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Opinion‘Back-to-office commands will drive talented people to your rivals’
Relations between employers and employees over the right to flexible working are showing signs of strain, observes Tony Gregg
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GalleryCastore opens first of 24 new flagships in Dublin
Manchester-based sportswear retailer Castore has opened doors to a first-of-its-kind flagship store in Dublin, Ireland.
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NewsMorrisons store chief David Lepley resigns
Morrisons’ long-serving store chief David Lepley has resigned from the supermarket chain, as new boss Rami Baitiéh promises to “reinvigorate” the grocer.
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NewsAsda to open 110 Express c-stores in February
Asda has announced it plans to open 110 Express convenience stores across the UK in February – a record for the retailer in a single month.
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NewsTed Baker owner Authentic mulls CVA as it cuts ties with UK retail partner
Ted Baker owner Authentic is reportedly mulling a CVA of the fashion retailer following the announcement it has cut ties with AARC, the Dutch retail group running its stores and ecommerce business across the UK and Europe.
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NewsCastore opens Dublin flagship in first of wider stores rollout
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has opened a first-of-its-kind flagship on Grafton Street, Dublin, as it sets out to reach its “highest potential in 2024 and beyond”.
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NewsRetail footfall rallies as shoppers stay ‘bargain-focused’
Retail footfall continued on its downward trajectory in January compared to the previous year, but it improved from December as consumers remained “particularly bargain-focused”.
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NewsRetail footfall resilient despite storms and strikes
Footfall across all UK retail destinations was resilient in January despite disruptions caused by rail strikes, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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AnalysisAs a potential CVA or deal to go private looms, what does the future hold for Superdry?
As speculation swirls around a potential CVA or a deal to take the business private, Retail Week explores what’s next for Superdry and whether a turnaround is really on the cards.