All South East & East Anglia articles – Page 2
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GalleryStore gallery: Westfield and Bluewater’s shop windows get a spring clean
This season’s themes in visual merchandising are simple but effective – we visit Bluewater and Westfield London to see what’s on view.
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Independent retail website Streethub
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Streethub is in the spotlight.
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News
Intu unveils new customer lounge at its Lakeside shopping centre
Shopping centre owner Intu has unveiled its first customer lounge at its Lakeside mall and will roll out the format to centres across the UK.
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News
Work to begin on new-look Westgate Oxford shopping centre
Work is poised to begin on an 800,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination in the centre of Oxford that has been plagued by delays.
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Opinion
Comment: Better Bathrooms’ online presence improves customer experience
An online presence allows retailers to better cater to their customers by communicating with them quickly and effectively.
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Analysis
Analysis: The insider’s experience of store design in 2014
Change is a given in store design, but the landscape has shifted more than normal this year and the pace continues to quicken.
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News
Hamleys chooses Lakeside shopping centre for latest UK opening
Hamleys has signed for a 9,000 sq ft unit, its fourth UK shopping centre store at Intu Lakeside shopping centre in Essex.
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Opinion
Comment: Does Christmas signal shutdown time for store design?
Christmas is normally a slack time for the store design and build sector, but this year things look a little different.
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News
Appear Here ups stakes with further funding and recruitment drive
Online pop-up space specialist Appear Here has secured a fresh wave of funding and made three key recruitments as it looks to expand its operations.
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News
In pictures: White Stuff opens retro flagship in Bluewater
White Stuff has opened a flagship store in Bluewater shopping mall with a retro interior that aims to create a domestic feel.
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Gallery
Store gallery: American Eagle Outfitters lands in the UK
US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters has made its Western European debut with three stores in Westfield and Bluewater shopping centres.
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News
Science Museum picks Bluewater for first standalone pop-up store
The Science Museum is due to open its first standalone pop-up store at Bluewater to capitalise on the busy Christmas trading period.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Steamer Trading Cookshop opens at Bluewater
Cookware retailer Steamer Trading Cookshop has opened its first mall store in Bluewater shopping centre. Retail Week pays a visit.
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Opinion
Comment: American Eagle must do things differently in the UK
Is there sufficient difference between the multitude of US casualwear retailers to persuade shoppers to keep shopping?
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Opinion
Comment: House of Fraser's click-and-collect café is a long shot
House of Fraser has announced it will offer a click-and-collect service in Caffé Nero… is this a bridge too far and is the timing right?
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Opinion
Comment: UK proving to be a challenging market for Zara
Zara UK’s operating profit fell by over a third in the year to the end of January 2014 because of increased costs, while its sales increased by just £15m.
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Gallery
Store gallery: The White Company’s bright ideas for in-store design
The White Company has debuted a striking new shop fit in Norwich, using a dramatic exterior to attract customers to its revitalised in-store offer.
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News
Asda expects Christmas growth but cautions over 'two-speed recovery'
Asda boss Andy Clarke expects to deliver growth over Christmas despite tough conditions, but has cautioned that a two-speed recovery could hamper the revival.
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News
Ikea to downsize Reading store to reflect changing shopping habits
Furniture giant Ikea is to open a smaller store in Reading than it originally planned as it downsizes to reflect changing shopping habits.
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News
American Eagle to make UK debut this autumn
US fashion retailer American Eagle plans to open its first UK stores in the autumn.
