All Stores and property articles – Page 75
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GalleryThe best new stores of 2023
From soaps on sushi belts at Lush Glasgow to in-house tea rooms at Uniqlo, Covent Garden here some of the most exciting stores that opened up in 2023.
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AnalysisThe stories that rocked retail in 2023
2023 was frequently a tough year for retail. From the ongoing cost-of-living crisis to the travail of the pureplays and the collapse – and rebirth – of a much beloved high street institution, here are the stories that shook the industry
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NewsNovember sales boost reflects ‘tactical’ spending ahead of Christmas
Retail sales increased in November, helped by Black Friday and “increased spending in the run-up to Christmas each year”, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsRetail hopes rest on big Christmas weekend ahead of ‘new year’s chill’
Retailers are holding out hope for a last big weekend of trading ahead of Christmas Day, despite the economic outlook being decidedly gloomy.
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NewsExclusive: Nike secures former Victoria’s Secret site for new flagship
Sportswear giant Nike has secured the former Victoria’s Secret premises at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre for its newest flagship, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMajestic awards employees extra festive day off
Specialist wine retailer Majestic is rewarding employees with additional time off during the Christmas and New Year period.
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Opinion‘The retail industry was largely sold out by the chancellor’
While the dust has settled on the chancellor’s autumn statement, the frustration felt by many retailers has not, says BRC boss Helen Dickinson
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NewsWeird Fish to embark on aggressive expansion plan
Weird Fish is to embark on an “aggressive” expansion plan that will see its store numbers grow and its international business develop.
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Innovation of the WeekB&Q launches retail media network
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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InterviewQ&A: Lush head of retail on bringing fun back to stores
As the handmade bath and body retailer opens its biggest store yet in Glasgow, Retail Week speaks to Lush head of retail Kasey Swithenbank about what makes the new store different and bringing back a sense of fun
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NewsSephora expands with third store in Manchester
French beauty retailer Sephora has revealed plans to expand in the North of England, with a third UK store opening in Manchester’s Trafford Centre.
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GalleryBang & Olufsen opens global flagship on New Bond Street
Luxury electricals brand Bang & Olufsen has opened a global flagship on New Bond Street, showcasing its range of speakers and televisions.
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Opinion‘Fewer, better stores will be a focus for many retailers in 2024’
Increased demand for space in retail parks and dealing with the effect of higher rates will be among the property considerations to characterise retail next year, believes Jonathan De Mello
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Four tech firms ensuring crime doesn’t pay
With retail crime making the headlines, tech companies are coming up with inventive ways to tackle the problem. From security robots to AI camera systems, we highlight four innovative solutions to shoplifting
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet reports record Black Friday
London Designer Outlet (LDO) at Wembley Park has recorded a record Black Friday, exceeding last year’s record sales performance by 8.6%.
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NewsPoundland hires nearly 1,000 former Wilko staff in 70 days
Poundland has so far hired 962 former Wilko staff in 70 days after it acquired several former Wilko sites.
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AnalysisThe trends and categories set to dominate Christmas spending
Following a record Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with Shopify merchants reaching a total of $9.3bn (£7.4bn) sales globally, the ecommerce platform predicts the top trends setting retailers up for a very merry Christmas
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GalleryLush opens biggest store yet in Glasgow
Lush, the handmade bath and body retailer, has opened its biggest Scottish store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, featuring experiential concepts and an in-store coffee shop.
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NewsLandsec unveils new retail operating model
Landsec has unveiled a transformation of its retail operating model, which it said represented a “signal of confidence in its continued investment” in stores.
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Innovation of the WeekThe Perfume Shop teams up with L'Oréal on 'industry leading' refill station
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.