All Stores and property articles – Page 86
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside the new ‘house of Rixo’ on King’s Road
Vintage-inspired fashion retailer Rixo, which was founded in 2015, has opened the doors to its new London flagship on King’s Road in Chelsea.
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NewsPoundland owner’s sales climb as it navigates ‘challenging environment’
Poundland parent Pepco has reported a rise in second-quarter sales as it successfully steers its way through a “challenging environment”.
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NewsWHSmith profits and revenues soar as travel division powers growth
WHSmith has posted a surge in profits and revenue in its first half as “strong momentum” continued across its UK and international travel business.
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NewsIkea to spend £4.5m to supercharge electric vehicles fleet
Ikea is to invest £4.5m in one of the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure projects for last-mile fleets in the UK.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lacoste aims to ‘reinvent customer experience’ in largest UK store
Fashion retailer Lacoste has opened its new London flagship store on Regent Street, which is now the retailer’s largest store in the UK.
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NewsUrban Outfitters unveils bricks-and-mortar expansion plans
Urban Outfitters has confirmed its plans to continue expanding its bricks-and-mortar offering with the opening of three new stores this year.
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NewsBensons for Beds kicks off new store opening drive
Bensons for Beds is to open 40 new stores over the next two years, following strong sales in the quarter to the end of March.
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AnalysisHow Primark is powering into homewares and giving the competition a run for its money
Primark is a fashion favourite among shoppers, but is it now taking the lead as a homewares frontrunner too? As Primark continues to raise its standards for shoppers seeking to revamp their homes on a budget, Retail Week explores how the fashion giant is extending its offer
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NewsRemaining M&Co stores to close this spring
Another raft of M&Co stores have closed their doors this month, with the rest set to follow this spring, following confirmation of AK Retail Holdings’ acquisition of the fashion retailer in February this year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside PrettyLittleThing’s new ‘pink haven’ showroom
PrettyLittleThing has unveiled its new London-based showroom and office facility located in “the heart of Oxford Circus”.
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NewsAsda to offer staff a paid day off for King’s coronation
Asda is to offer all hourly paid store colleagues a paid day off for the King’s coronation bank holiday on May 8.
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GalleryStore gallery: First look at Next’s return to Gloucester Quays outlet
Fashion giant Next has opened its doors to shoppers at Gloucester Quays, as the retailer makes its return to the shopping outlet destination following its departure in May 2019, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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NewsFootasylum ramps up UK expansion plans as womenswear demand booms
Footasylum has announced plans to expand its presence in the UK this year, with the opening of new stores and the upsizing of existing stores, following a “notable increase in demand for womenswear”.
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DataShopfloor pay ranking: How much do UK retailers pay?
Our ranking of shopfloor pay at the UK’s biggest retailers shows a rapid pace of change, but with shrinking volumes and rampant inflation to consider, how high can it realistically rise?
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DataForecast: The trends shaping health and beauty in 2023 and beyond
The Retail Week analyst team predicts the UK health and beauty market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% to 2026/27 as retailers fight to gain market share in this lucrative category.
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DataUK retail sales given Mother’s Day boost
UK retail sales rose in March due to consumers shopping for Mother’s Day.
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NewsSpace NK set to make city debut with new store at Liverpool One
Space NK is set to open its first store in Liverpool at Liverpool One shopping centre, joining the extensive range of premium lifestyle brands on Peter’s Lane.
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NewsBattersea Power Station records 5 million visitors
London’s newest shopping destination, Battersea Power Station, has welcomed more than 5 million visitors since opening its doors to the public six months ago.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: How Flying Tiger Copenhagen is succeeding despite cost-of-living crisis
Despite operating in an extremely discretionary market during an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis, specialist retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen continues to succeed. What makes it stand out from the field, and what’s next for the Danish brand?
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DataFootfall declines as cautious shoppers rein in weekend spending
Retail footfall decreased in March as shoppers began to limit their spending on leisure-based trips as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.