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The Tesco test
Tesco lost ground in the UK over Christmas, but are mid-sized superstores well placed to help it bounce back? John Ryan reports.
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Waitrose: A Bracknell beauty
Bracknell may be the home to Waitrose HQ, but it had lacked a Waitrose store. Now it can boast the grocer’s greenest shop and a standout for the area. John Ryan reports.
Reinventing Waitrose
Almost four months, £15m of capital expenditure and a lot of hard work later, the refurbishment of Waitrose’s Canary Wharf flagship is complete. John Ryan visited before the grand reopening
Milestone in the garden city
In a quest for clarity and a more appealing store environment, Sainsbury’s has created a ‘milestone’ store in Welwyn Garden City. John Ryan visits and talks to head of store design Damien Culkin.
M&M’s World: Sugar rush
Europe’s first M&M’s World has opened in Leicester Square, but is this about retailing or brand building? John Ryan reports
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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.
Going for glamour
The department store has repositioned its beauty hall at Manchester Exchange Square, upping the glamour stakes. John Ryan visits.
Christmas future
Break out and hang up the decorations, Christmas windows are once more upon us. But is it a case of same old, same old, or are retailers offering something new? John Ryan reports.
The streets of San Francisco
A small area in the centre of San Francisco has all of the major US brands that characterise the country’s retail activity. They are also where US retail puts its best West Coast foot forward. By John Ryan
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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.
Arcadia: More from less
Arcadia’s stated aim of reshaping its estate following last year’s profits downturn is already having some positive effects. John Ryan visits Lakeside to look at the effect of change on Topshop/Topman.
Primark: Making its mark
Edinburgh shoppers are flocking to Princes Street following the long-awaited arrival of Primark. John Ryan visits the flagship that has become the city’s retail phenomenon.
Beyond Retro: Back to the (retro) future
Vintage clothing retailer Beyond Retro is defying the gloom and growing fast. John Ryan travels to Dalston to see its latest store.
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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.
Snap happy
Jessops has unveiled a ‘centre of excellence’ in Birmingham that provides a rallying point for the chain. John Ryan reports
Store design: Balancing cost and creativity
How do you strike the right balance between conceiving a good-looking store and the cost of creating it. John Ryan investigates.
Black beauty
Black, Dixons’ new stylish store in Birmingham, is unlike anything the electricals giant has done before.
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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.
Reinventing Waitrose
Almost four months, £15m of capital expenditure and a lot of hard work later, the refurbishment of Waitrose’s Canary Wharf flagship is complete. John Ryan visited before the grand reopening
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
The Next big thing
Next opened a store last week for its homewares, furniture and clothing offers with a DIY and gardening offshoot. John Ryan travelled to Shoreham-by-Sea to look at its latest innovation
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The Tesco test
Tesco lost ground in the UK over Christmas, but are mid-sized superstores well placed to help it bounce back? John Ryan reports.
Westfield Stratford City: Best in show
Westfield Stratford City is now a tangible reality, but with the dust settled and the opening crowds dispersed, what are the standout features of London’s latest mall? John Ryan reports.
In Pictures: Hotel Chocolat unveils chocolate factory store
Hotel Chocolat has opened the UK’s first store which combines making and selling chocolate under one roof.
Dudley. Now more?
Asda has opened its first batch of high street stores following its Netto purchase. John Ryan reports on the Dudley store and how it has already become a hit with local shoppers.
