All Travel hubs, airports & stations articles – Page 13
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NewsWHSmith halts sales decline for first quarter in five years
WHSmith has recorded flat total revenue in its third quarter, the first such period sales have not declined in five years.
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OpinionComment: Will John Lewis' new airport store take off?
As well as being a new departure for Middle-England’s default department store, the new branch at Heathrow’s T2 could point the way towards international expansion.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis' first airport store at Heathrow Terminal 2
John Lewis will open its first airport store tomorrow at Heathrow as it aims to build brand awareness among Terminal 2’s 20 million international shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the retail implications of Crossrail?
Crossrail’s 2018 launch may seem distant, but the first retail development linked to one of the new stations will open in just a year.
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NewsTfL debuts first ‘innovative retail destination’ with Old Street pop-ups
Transport for London has launched its “first innovative retail destination” with seven new pop-up stores opening at Old Street station.
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NewsWHSmith travel boss joins Kate Swann at SSP
Simon Smith, the managing director of WHSmith’s travel division, has been appointed chief executive of SSP UK & Ireland, joining his former boss Kate Swann who left the retailer last year to head up the travel retail franchisee.
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InterviewQ&A: Heathrow Airport retail director Max Vialou-Clark
Heathrow Airport retail director Max Vialou-Clark speaks to Retail Week about his life in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How travel retail went from waste of time to strategically crucial
Travel retail has undergone a renaissance over the past few years that has turned airports and stations into shopping destinations. Retail Week charts how it happened.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How St Pancras International changed travel retail
St Pancras International was one of the first transport hubs to kick-start a change in the way travel retail is done, helping to make stations bona fide shopping destinations.
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NewsWaitrose strikes export deal to sell its products in South Africa
Waitrose products are to be sold in South Africa after the grocer struck an export deal with local retailer Fruit & Veg City.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Primark, Eason and Supervalu
Retail news round-up on February 26, 2014: No spin-off plans for Primark, sales fall at bookseller Eason and Supervalu invests in stores
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Amsterdam's Schiphol airport reinvents travel retail
As the current debate about the future of Heathrow Airport in London highlights, the airport industry is an increasingly competitive environment where transport hubs need to be distinct and innovative to attract global travellers.
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NewsWHSmith reports like-for-likes down over Christmas but profit solid
WHSmith has reported total group sales and like-for-like sales down 4% over the Christmas period, but maintained it delivered a good profit performance.
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NewsJoules opens first airport retail store at Gatwick
Fashion retailer Joules will open its first airport retail experience at London Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal today.
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NewsWHSmith likes-for-likes fall across high street and travel stores
WHSmith has reported a fall in first-quarter like-for-like sales across its high street and travel divisions.
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NewsDixons eyes global travel store growth
Dixons is eyeing opportunities to kickstart a global expansion plan for its travel stores.
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Borders to pull out of BAA airports
Borders UK has been forced to pull out of BAA airports after failing to agree new rental terms.