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In pictures: Kwiksave returns to the high street
The kwiksave brand has returned to the high street with the opening of the first all-new convenience format store in Little Lever, in Bolton last week.
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In pictures: Kwiksave returns to the high street
The kwiksave brand has returned to the high street with the opening of the first all-new convenience format store in Little Lever, in Bolton last week.
Thorntons sweet spot
Thorntons’ new-look store on Birmingham’s High Street is trading well, but is it enough to turn things around? John Ryan reports.
Pop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
Morrisons: A lesson learnt
Morrisons’ M Local convenience format has arrived in Manchester city centre and is finding favour with students. John Ryan reports.
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John Lewis: New-look beauty hall
John Lewis Oxford Street’s new beauty department is an exercise in brand promotion while remaining a branded house.
In pictures: Selfridges launches "Big British" shop
Selfridges Oxford Street officially opened its Big British shop this morning in the store’s Concept Store.
Pop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
In pictures: Harvey Nichols unveils Jubilee window scheme
Harvey Nichols has changed the windows of its Knightsbridge flagship into a series of local shops from the last 60 years.
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Pop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
In pictures: M&S Shwop pop-up opens in East End
Marking the 5th anniversary of Plan A, M&S boss Marc Bolland opened Shwop this morning - a pop-up in London’s East End that aims to kickstart a new “Shwopping” initiative.
New Look reviews results from refurbished stores
Value fashion retailer New Look is assessing revamped interiors in some UK stores. John Ryan visits High Wycombe to see what’s new.
In pictures: Boux Avenue opens first London store
Fledgling lingerie retailer Boux Avenue opened its 11th store at Midday today in Westfield London.
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Store design: Harrods' new look technology floor
Harrods’ new technology department tests the boundaries of accepted design within the sector. John Ryan reports.
Dixons Add stores get new look
Dixons has revamped its Add airport model and the result is a new-look space at Gatwick. John Ryan assesses its flight readiness.
In pictures: Harrods unveils new look technology floor, developed with Dixons
Harrods has unveiled its new technology room on the Knightsbridge flagship’s third floor.
New York store design: A year’s a long time in retail
There have been some dramatic changes in Manhattan’s retail landscape over the past 12 months and the visual merchandising bar has been raised yet again. John Ryan reports.
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Victorinox: sharp as a knife
The company behind the Swiss Army Knife has revamped its Bond Street flagship. John Ryan reveals it is a cut above.
The Conran Shop: Designs on the future
The Conran Shop in Chelsea has traded for 25 years, but has been refurbished to give it greater relevance. John Ryan reports.
What are 2012's visual merchandising trends?
Although 2012 is still young, trends in visual merchandising are already becoming apparent. John Ryan walks the West End and the King’s Road to see what they are.
Steamer Trading: Recipe for success
Cookware specialist Steamer Trading has continued its trend for unique stores by refurbishing a Grade II building in the North. John Ryan tours the store with managing director Ben Phillips
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Paris: Adding digital elements to visual merchandising
Stores in the French capital are increasingly adding a digital element to visual merchandising. John Ryan takes a look.
Harry Potter: The wizardry of retailing
The Making of Harry Potter opens next week. John Ryan takes a tour of the magical theme park store.
Hamleys refits to create the ‘world’s best toy shop’
Hamleys’ Regent Street flagship store is being overhauled ahead of the Olympics to make it “the best toy shop in the world”.
In pictures: Swarovski opens first lola&grace store
Swarovski-owned jeweller lola&grace opened its first store on Thursday in Westfield Stratford.
