All Stores and property articles – Page 180
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DataInfographic: Eight things to know about implementing AI
AI has arrived and businesses already embracing the technology are outperforming those yet to get on board, according to data from Microsoft.
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VideoWatch: How many shops does Next need?
This week, the team delve into retail bellwether Next’s full-year results and chief executive Lord Wolfson’s thoughts on how the sector is set to change over the next 15 years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next's Lord Wolfson on how retail could look in 15 years
As Next reported a continued shift in sales from stores to online, Lord Wolfson set out potential future scenarios for the business that have implications for retail more widely.
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NewsGame ramps up arena expansion in transformation plan
After posting its first-half results, Game is focusing on its transformation strategy bolstered by the expansion of its Belong gaming arenas.
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NewsThe Entertainer sales and profits climb
The Entertainer recorded a rise in profits bolstered by strong like for likes, which founder Gary Grant credited to its ”enthusiastic, loyal staff”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi trials smaller 'Local' shop format
Discount grocer Aldi has launched a new, smaller ‘Local’ brand store in south-west London in a one-off trial.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Primark unveils own magic kingdom
Patrick Blower’s take on Primark and Disney teaming up for a world-first in its new Birmingham store.
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NewsLush to launch new Fresh & Flowers store format
Lush is set to unveil a new store format that will stock products freshly made in-store, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Lush boss smells success with new format
As Lush opens its biggest store to date in Liverpool, Retail Week speaks to boss Mark Constantine about the retailer’s full-year results and bold bricks-and-mortar ambitions.
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NewsDebenhams considering pre-pack option
Debenhams is considering a pre-pack administration in a bid to prevent the struggling department store group from falling into Mike Ashley and Sports Direct’s grasp.
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NewsPrimark and Disney team up for world-first in new store
Primark is to unveil a raft of in-store firsts in its new Birmingham branch.
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: Iceland's Simon Felstead is standout store manager
Simon Felstead, store manager at Iceland’s Fulham branch, stood out from the competition with his keen eye for visuals, international presence and championing staff
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: Boxpark brings new thinking to retail
After the success of its Shoreditch site, Boxpark has expanded outside of East London to Croydon and Wembley as the brand continues to innovate each location and their surroundings
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2019: John Lewis' department store for the future
Since John Lewis first opened its doors over 150 years ago, the retailer has been at the forefront of what to expect from a department store. Its White City branch goes beyond expectations
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NewsDFS boss unveils ambitions for Sofology expansion
DFS posted its half-year results today with an increase in profits and sales across the group. Boss Tim Stacey told Retail Week his plans to keep the success surging with Sofology expansion plans.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail isn’t dead – it’s returning to its roots
What is retail? I don’t want to sound too philosophical but in recent years, when more often than not the word has come attached to ‘dead’, ‘apocalypse’ or something equally demoralising or ominous, an examination of what retail really represents might be necessary.
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Future LeadersGlobal lessons in diversity and inclusion
The benefits of building an inclusive culture were a hot topic at Shoptalk, as consumers become more conscious about the brands they engage with.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to make a store feel 'local'
How can retailers make a store feel tailored to its location? John Ryan looks at retailers getting it right, and those getting it wrong.
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OpinionOpinion: I beat fear of failure to be in retail – Pud Store founder
The question I’m asked most is how? How has a university drop-out with no retail experience, no backing or funding, created a mini-chain of children’s stores notorious for selling sandals in the snow?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Farfetch the Ocado of fashion?
As Farfetch unveils a new “strategic partnership” with iconic department store Harrods, we ask if the tech platform is the new Ocado of fashion.