News: Home and DIY retailing
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Analysis
Can John Lewis make a small-format department store work?
The retailer has announced plans to introduce a new store format, but is it what the UK high street really needs?
Analysis
Analysis: Why Kingfisher boss Thierry Garnier believes lockdown trends will last
DIY giant Kingfisher has posted a year of strong growth as the home improvement trend continued to thrive in lockdown – but how sustainable will the newfound passion for DIY be?
Opinion
Ebay UK boss Murray Lambell: ‘Online and offline – it isn’t a binary game of winner takes all’
Over the past year, many have tried to pit ecommerce against physical stores. And with the regrettable loss of some big brands from our high streets it’s an easy assumption to make.
Six groundbreaking ideas to revive the high street
As non-essential shops reopen, Retail Week looks into what can be done to breathe new life into high streets:
- How high streets and stores can adapt to serve people’s needs throughout the day
- Smart collaborations between retailers can help make high street shops "more energising"
- Town centres should "create a brand around" what their USP is
