All Stores and property articles – Page 10
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NewsJohn Lewis awards frontline staff inflation-busting pay rise
Department stores and grocery business John Lewis Partnership is investing in staff pay “above and beyond the requirements of the National Minimum Wage” and well above inflation.
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NewsRM Williams to open London flagship next month
RM Williams is set to open its London flagship store next month, which will carry the Australian bootmaker’s largest assortment of shoes in the world, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop makes debut in John Lewis
John Lewis will unveil its in-store tie-up with the famous fashion brand Topshop today.
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NewsOak Furnitureland cuts losses as it hails ‘turning point’ for the business
Oak Furnitureland said it has made “significant strategic and operational progress” after cutting losses and boosting sales over the last seven months.
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NewsBank of England urged to cut interest rates to boost consumer spending
The Trades Union Congress has called on the Bank of England to cut interest rates to boost consumer spending and spark economic growth.
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NewsMorrisons puts dozens of pharmacies up for sale in bid to cut costs
The private equity owners of supermarket giant Morrisons have put dozens of pharmacies up for sale, in a bid to drive down costs.
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InterviewInterview: Our Place co-founder Shiza Shahid on creating a mission-driven business profitably
Shiza Shahid’s products are now on the stoves of celebrities from Oprah to Nigella. The activist and entrepreneur speaks to Retail Week about how she’s creating a mission-driven business profitably, and on her own terms.
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NewsSlowing decline in footfall hints at green shoots for retail
Footfall decline in January improved after a disappointing Christmas, combined with an uptick in consumer confidence it gives retail “cautious optimism” for spring.
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GalleryNikeSkims takes over Selfridges Oxford Street with new pop-up
Selfridges has teamed up with sports giant Nike to celebrate the launch of its women’s activewear brand NikeSkims with a new pop-up.
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NewsJollyes strengthens leadership team with new appointments
Value pet retailer Jollyes has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two senior roles.
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NewsOver 180 claim compensation following former Harrods owner Al Fayed abuse
More than 180 survivors of abuse from ex-Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed are currently “engaged” in the luxury department store’s compensation scheme.
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NewsCo-op rejects ‘critical comments’ about workplace culture
The Co-op has refuted claims of a toxic culture of fear at the business, insisting that staff are encouraged to share a “wide range of views” about the direction of travel of the c-store specialist and that colleague engagement remains high.
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NewsAldi invests £300m in store upgrades across the UK
Discounter giant Aldi has announced it has earmarked £300m to upgrade and extend its existing UK store network in 2026.
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NewsJigsaw eyes expansion after ‘strong peak trading’
Jigsaw is planning a store expansion across the country following a successful turnaround and strong peak trading period.
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InterviewQ&A: TM Lewin MD Dan Ferris says the brand is back and gunning for growth
Menswear retailer TM Lewin is back in growth mode for the first time since its collapse in 2022 as it looks to restore its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.
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NewsTarget to cut hundreds of jobs to boost store investment
Target is to cut around 500 jobs across its regional offices and warehouses in the US and will invest the savings into its stores.
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InterviewDunelm’s new CEO is settling in at the Home of Homes
Four months into her tenure, the chief executive of Dunelm Clo Moriarty has done more than just get her feet under the desk. She talks to Retail Week about why she’s “extremely confident in the future of the business”
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NewsJanuary retail benefits from highest growth of in-store sales in six months
Retail sales in January grew in the UK as customers waited for bargains, but the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that “many challenges remain” in 2026.
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NewsDunelm hails ‘solid first half trading’ despite dip in profits
Homewares retailer Dunelm enjoyed “solid first half trading” despite profits dipping in what it called a “challenging environment”.
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