All articles by John Ryan – Page 11
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GalleryStore gallery: Days' house of resurrected brands
The new Days department store in Carmarthen is that rare beast, a large store opening. But how does the offer stand up?
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GalleryStore of the week: Berry Bros & Rudd, St James's
The London wine seller’s new shop manages to exude refinement and remain authentic while catering for most budgets on the vino consumer spectrum.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail appeal of the pop-up may be waning
Temporary stores have been around for a while now, but are they the force that they once were?
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GalleryStore gallery: Stepping out at Clarks in Manchester
The refurbished Clarks in central Manchester provides a glimpse of the direction of travel for the footwear giant.
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GalleryStore of the week: German supermarket Rewe
Supermarket chain Rewe recently opened four trial branches, expanding on its new minimalist modular fittings and changing the aesthetics of traditional food markets.
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OpinionOpinion: Days shows the potential of remote locations
Remoter locations may be a good bet when it comes to working out where to open new shops.
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VideoWatch: Retailers blossom for the Chelsea Flower Show
As the Chelsea Flower Show takes place in London, nearby retailers transform their fascias into luscious floral displays in celebration of the event.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, B&M and shopfloor to top floor
The Retail Week team have a fiery debate over M&S’ full-years and look at why B&M is finding success.
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GalleryStore gallery: Peter Jones and Wedgwood in bloom
A floral tribute and an homage to high tea mean a Peter Jones experience to mark the Chelsea Flower Show.
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GalleryStore of the week: Diptyque Tokyo is markedly different
Beauty is one of retail’s growth sectors, and also one where innovation is to the fore.
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OpinionOpinion: An ode to Joy's pre-pack rescue deal
Fashion and gift chain Joy has emerged from administration thanks to a pre-pack, but is it the right thing to do?
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GalleryStore gallery: Wedgwood pop-up at John Lewis
John Lewis has unveiled a new window display at its Peter Jones flagship in Chelsea ahead of a collaboration with Wedgwood.
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GalleryIn pictures: Home is where the VM is
Contemporary homewares are increasingly the same continent-wide and the same is true for merchandising trends for the category.
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GalleryStore of the week: Mackage goes mountainous in Toronto
Icebergs are not an uncommon feature off the coast of Canada.
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OpinionOpinion: Aldi and Lidl still try customers' patience
There is more to life than low price when it comes to grocery retailing. Time is also an important commodity.
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GalleryStore gallery: A home from Haus in Farnborough
Bathstore has opened a shop that sells kitchens and bedrooms, as well as bathroom fixtures. John Ryan reports from Farnborough.
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GalleryStore of the week: Veggie Pret opens in Shoreditch
Sometimes new formats really can surprise and the opening of a Veggie Pret on Great Eastern Street in London is a case in point.
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OpinionOpinion: Want to succeed? Use the lipstick effect
Being inexpensive and desirable are not exclusive notions – just look at Aussie stationer Smiggle.
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GalleryIn pictures: Scouse browsing at M&S, Lindt and Made.com
The great majority of retailers have a branch in Liverpool city centre, but do they measure up? John Ryan visits Merseyside and scores the shops out of 10.
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OpinionOpinion: Giving ’em reasons to come back to John Lewis
There is more to good retailing than decent product and interesting merchandising – that can be done online, but what else is possible?