All Stores and property articles – Page 90
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NewsJohn Lewis puts golf course on market to cut costs
The John Lewis Partnership has put a 200-acre golf course up for sale as part of a drive to cut costs.
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DataFebruary footfall rises after strong half-term and weekend spending
Retail footfall in February saw a sharp increase due to the school half-term and greater weekend spending.
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DataShop price inflation reaches record highs for the second time this year
The BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index has revealed that inflation has reached yet another high across all categories for the second time this year.
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NewsExclusive: M&S ploughs £57m into biggest-ever store pay investment
M&S is investing £57m to increase pay for shopfloor staff – its biggest ever investment in store pay, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: John Bason on brand collaborations, cost of living and Primark’s digital future
Following Primark’s latest report of trading “well ahead of expectations”, Retail Week spoke to ABF’s finance director John Bason about the latest footfall patterns, the importance of in-store experiences and the future of digital at the retailer
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NewsSephora sets March opening date for first UK store in nearly two decades
Sephora will open its first retail store on March 8 at Westfield London in White City as it re-enters the UK market after 17 years.
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GalleryStore gallery: Peloton’s new premium 'community hub' in Covent Garden
Fitness retailer Peloton has opened the doors to its newest location in London as it further extends its store footprint.
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NewsMonsoon to open first childrenswear boutique
Monsoon will open its first childrenswear boutique in Westfield, Stratford City, as it fulfils plans to open new stores in 2023.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways John Lewis can deliver on its Partnership Plan
As the John Lewis Partnership (John Lewis and Waitrose) approaches the midway point in its five-year Partnership Plan – an ambitious strategy launched in 2020 through which it is targeting £400m profit by year five – is it on track to achieve its goals? The Retail Week analyst team investigates how its department store arm can succeed in a challenging retail environment
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DataConsumer confidence inches up but ‘too early to talk about green shoots’
The GfK consumer confidence index increased by seven points to -38 in February in a surprise rebound after languishing at historic lows.
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AnalysisAmerican candy stores: Will the rash on Oxford Street ever clear up?
Just a few months after Westminster City Council’s biggest raid yet, exclusive data shared with Retail Week by Local Data Company has revealed that the rogue traders are back to their old tricks, and the number operating from the street is back to peak levels.
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NewsExclusive: American candy stores on Oxford Street return to peak levels
Westminster City Council has been playing “whack-a-mole” with American candy stores on Oxford Street, as the number of unscrupulous shop operators has returned to peak levels, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Glossier 'returns to downtown roots' with New York flagship
Beauty brand Glossier has opened the doors of its ninth and latest flagship store in SoHo, New York City.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop guarantees interviews for former Wilko and New Look staff
The Original Factory Shop has pledged to offer interviews to Wilko and New Look staff who are at risk or have been made redundant from the two stores.
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NewsPrimark creates 250 new jobs as it doubles down on Stratford flagship
Primark is to double the size of its Westfield Stratford City store as part of its pledge to invest in new shops across the UK.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Holland & Barrett launches DNA testing service
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside sofa brand Loaf’s biggest showroom yet
Sofa brand Loaf has selected Edinburgh for its ninth store – its first in Scotland and its largest location to date.
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DataUK retail sales inch up in January
UK retail sales started the year positively, following a dip in December, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsAldi to hire 6,000 new staff across the UK in 2023
Discounter Aldi has pledged to recruit 6,000 new staff across the UK this year.
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NewsIkea launches in-store AR game with Meta
Ikea has helped to develop a new augmented reality (AR) experience that teaches customers about marine life and sustainability.