All articles by John Ryan – Page 62
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GallerySteamer 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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Opinion
Quick fix low cost design. There is no such thing
At a time when cost is almost everything, the notion that a low cost format will jump full formed from the computer screen is wishful thinking.
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GalleryLet it Simply Be
Home shopping brand Simply Be has opened its first terrestrial store in Liverpool. John Ryan visits and talks to its management
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GalleryAll Mod cons
Clothing brand Ben Sherman has given its Carnaby Street flagship a complete revamp and the result is one of the best-looking stores along this avenue of fashion. John Ryan visits
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AnalysisOut of the ashes
B&Q’s new store in Witney is a former branch of DIY operator Focus. After visiting on a bank holiday Monday, John Ryan is convinced that, while its predecessor came unstuck, this one will do the job.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis, Westfield Stratford City
The new John Lewis at Westfield Stratford City is the largest store in the development and the retailer’s first new store in the capital for 20 years. John Ryan walks the store with Kim Morris, head of retail design
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OpinionDealing with uncertainty
It’s been a long, not very hot summer that has seen retailers come (mainly from overseas) and go (mainly among the native big-ticket operators).
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: Finding its way
Marks & Spencer is piloting a new in-store look aimed at improving navigation and making its in-store brands more obvious. John Ryan reports
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AnalysisRetail Week top shopfitters league
The scramble for sales has made some forget that a profit still needs to be made. John Ryan considers the implications of this year’s top shopfitters league table
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GalleryPenhaligon’s, Singapore
If you’ve ever had an idle moment and considered the ill-advised purchase of something smelly, Penhaligon’s might well have been on the shopping list to find something.
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OpinionJust how many stores do you need?
The arrival of Simply Be on the high street shows that the online merchants view the high street as a source of revenue.
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GalleryWestfield 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.
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GalleryDr Martens, Westfield Stratford City
Cobblers! Well, lasts to be more precise. Ever since Levi’s deployed used versions of these as part of its visual merchandising in the Regent Street flagship, they have been appearing in more fashion forward stores to lend a note of ‘authenticity’ to an interior.
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OpinionA newish look for New Look
Young fashion retailer New Look has changed a few details for its Stratford store, to good effect.
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GalleryThe 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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GalleryHarvey Nichols Foodmarket, Liverpool
The traditional Scouse-Manc rivalry has taken a new twist since the beginning of this month, when Liverpool at last got a taste of luxury eating Harvey Nichols-style as the retailer opened a ‘Foodmarket’ on St Peter’s Lane.
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AnalysisThe face of east London retail
As Westfield Stratford City gets away from the blocks, why have retailers chosen to be present and what are they doing to ensure that they are successful? John Ryan reports
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AnalysisUp and running
The road to Westfield Stratford City has been a long one and owing to its unique situation, it has been more problematic than usual. But how have retailers, shopfitters and the developer dealt with creating a mega mall from scratch? John Ryan reports
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S shows off first new-look store
Marks & Spencer has unveiled the first in-store changes initiated by chief executive Marc Bolland designed to better present brands, showcase the retailer’s exclusivity and make stores more easily shoppable.
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Opinion
Will Westfield Stratford work?
It’s a tough time to open a megamall and the economic indicators are stacked against success, so has Westfield Stratford got what it takes?