All Stores and property articles – Page 93
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NewsConsumer confidence shows no improvement as it drops to near-historic lows
UK consumer confidence dropped again in January and showed little signs of improvement as it reached near-historic lows.
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NewsSuperdrug reports strong Christmas sales as customers return to high streets
Superdrug has posted strong Christmas sales driven by customers returning to bricks-and-mortar stores, strong demand for fragrance and cosmetics products, and the launch of a new marketplace.
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NewsHotel Chocolat enjoys festive high street boost as it eyes fresh UK expansion
Hotel Chocolat hailed the bounce back of the high street over the Christmas period and unveiled plans to ramp up store expansion over the next three years.
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GalleryStore gallery: Whole Foods Market’s new store in iconic New York building
Whole Foods Market has opened a store in one of New York’s most famous buildings, showcasing local products and catering to the district’s well-heeled clientele.
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NewsDunelm upgrades profit outlook as sales skyrocket
Dunelm has upgraded its profit forecast after a strong performance over Christmas saw sales skyrocket.
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NewsInflation dips in December but UK households still feel squeeze
UK inflation dipped in December but remains at one of the highest levels since records began as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
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OpinionStuart Machin: ‘Customers want great shops and our communities need them’
In the week in which M&S unveiled an investment of almost £500m in stores, chief executive Stuart Machin explains the benefits of a store rotation programme and how it supports the case for redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship
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AnalysisAnalysis: After festive footfall miracle, is bricks-and-mortar having a renaissance?
As a fuller picture of Christmas trading begins to take shape, it is emerging that retailers with stores fared better. Is bricks-and-mortar back for good, or will a new year bring new headaches?
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NewsHammerson proposes workplaces over retail at former John Lewis Grand Central store
Hammerson has submitted plans to repurpose a former John Lewis department store in Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre into “modern wellbeing-designed offices”.
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NewsSephora returns to the UK with new London flagship store
Sephora has announced its return to the UK and the opening of its London flagship store years after its British store closures in 2005 as it combines the use of “human touch and technology” for UK shoppers.
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NewsMatalan lenders pledge £100m of new investment after seizing control
Matalan’s lenders have taken over the ownership of Matalan after a prolonged corporate battle with former chair and co-founder John Hargreaves.
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NewsReiss expects record profit after strong Christmas
Fashion retailer Reiss has reported strong Christmas trading as sales surged in stores and online.
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NewsFat Face delivers bumper Christmas as profits climb
Fat Face reported soaring sales in the run-up to Christmas after posting an increase in profits for the first half.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open ‘bigger and better’ new stores creating 3,400 jobs
Marks & Spencer is to open 20 “bigger and better” new stores, creating 3,400 jobs
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NewsHarrods’ H Beauty launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ cosmetics recycling scheme
H Beauty is set to launch a pilot cosmetic recycling scheme for products deemed “unrecyclable”.
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NewsLush hails return to high street and posts record Christmas sales
Lush reported its highest-ever trading month in December, exceeding its forecasts and beating pre-pandemic sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retail confounded the doom and gloom to achieve a very merry Christmas
As soon as retailers’ Christmas updates started coming in, it was clear that something unexpected had happened – the festive season had been better than anticipated for many
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AnalysisAnalysis: After a bumper Christmas, is Argos finally back to its best?
Argos was the surprise star performer for Sainsbury’s over Christmas, driving strong general merchandise sales growth. After years of underperformance, is Argos back at its best?
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop confident for 2023 after record-breaking Christmas
The Fragrance Shop has said it enjoyed record-breaking festive trading both in-store and online, which both benefited from investment in its omnichannel strategy.
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NewsCard Factory ups profit guidance as trading beats expectations
Card Factory expects annual profits to come in ahead of guidance, helped by a strong Christmas.