More property – Page 60
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OpinionComment: Why Carphone Warehouse's Samsung deal makes sense
Samsung has revealed plans to open 60 stores in Europe in partnership with Carphone Warehouse – a strategy that will give Samsung a European presence that took Apple nearly a decade to build, but in just three months.
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AnalysisReport: Retail 2014 - industry leaders’ business priorities
Our Retail 2014 report, produced in association with Kurt Salmon, asked retail bosses about their outlook for the year ahead. Ben Cooper looks at the challenges and opportunities they face.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Zara's expansion slowdown boosts profitability
Impressive profits are proof of the Spanish retailer Zara’s dominance in UK mid-market fashion.
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InterviewQ&A: Boots' director of trading for beauty on its revamped beauty halls
Boots has finished renovating the beauty halls across its 130 larger stores. Retail Week speaks to Boots director of trading for beauty Guy Farmer about what it has done.
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OpinionComment: Westfield on its new click-and-collect hub in White City
The relationship between online and physical retailing has long been debated, and as a shopping centre group you may think you know where Westfield stands on the issue.
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OpinionComment: Activist investor interest in grocers' property is unwelcome distraction
You’d think the property boom days were well and truly back judging by the hopes of activist investors to force a supermarket property restructuring.
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AnalysisRetailers and gyms: What do retailers need to know?
As JD Sports Fashion unveils its plan to launch a nationwide chain of gyms, Retail Week looks at the market.
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AnalysisIn the spotlight: Convenience retailer McColl’s IPO
McColl’s today confirmed it plans to float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February. Retail Week takes a look at the flotation plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Dreams' turnaround bedding in under new boss Mike Logue
Mike Logue was appointed chief executive of Dreams at a tough time. He took the helm five months after the beds specialist tumbled into administration before being bought by private equity firm Sun European in March last year.
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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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AnalysisAnalysis: Would it make sense for Tesco to buy Mothercare?
Reports that Tesco considered acquiring Mothercare last year have raised eyebrows across the City. Retail Week takes a look at what the deal might give the grocer.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers work around the constraints associated with listed buildings when implementing PoS systems?
How can retailers work around the constraints associated with listed buildings when implementing point-of-sale systems?
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AnalysisLabour’s high street campaign: What do retailers need to know?
Labour aims to woo retailers and research how to help the high street with a tour of Britain’s town centres led by Bill Grimsey.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ proposed property sale poses long-term risks
Morrisons’ property review has hit the headlines but is this short-term radical action really sensible in the long run?
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OpinionComment: Hotel Chocolat's Angus Thirlwell on retail authenticity
We are fortunate at Hotel Chocolat in having the world’s most seductive food as our subject matter. Chocolate plays on the emotions as well as the taste buds and that’s perhaps why we have so many ultra-committed customers.
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OpinionBlog: What is the importance of customer service?
What is the importance of customer service in creating an experience for shoppers, and the significance of the workforce in this delivery.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 13 retail predictions for 2014
What can retail expect from 2014? Rebecca Thomson takes a look at what the industry will be doing – and talking about – this year, as well as the key trends
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AnalysisAt a glance: The O2 Arena’s proposed luxury retail development
Land Securities has entered discussions with the owners of the 02 Arena in London to open a luxury designer outlet at the venue. Retail Week takes a look at the proposals.
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OpinionBlog: Property industry should take a risk on new breed of online expansionists
Since the advent of online retailing, there has been no shortage of analysts and observers ready to predict that pure players would, literally, set up shop. Yet this forecast has proven largely incorrect so far.
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OpinionBlog: Why is Carrefour boss Georges Plassat backing the hypermarket model?
Given the scale of change taking place across the retail industry, it’s hardly surprising that both retailers and landlords are pretty much obsessed with understanding all the new channels available to them and their customers.