All Stores and property articles – Page 189
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OpinionOpinion: New appeal system brings business rate benefits
The ‘check, challenge, appeal’ regulations came into force on April 1, 2017 and now govern the business rates appeal process.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser's 'grim day' is just the start of its journey
House of Fraser has revealed plans to close more than half its stores through a CVA, leaving it with just 28 branches nationwide.
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NewsIkea pledges to remove all single-use plastic by 2020
Ikea has revealed plans to ditch all single-use plastic products in the next two years as concerns grow over the impact of plastic pollution on the environment.
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Retail VoiceRetail destinations need to live up to experiential expectations
In today’s multichannel world, retail destinations need to live up to the demands of modern tech-savvy consumers.
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AnalysisIn pictures: China’s Alibaba and JD.com reinvent stores
Retailers are looking East, not West, for the future of retail. John Ryan goes to China to see the tech-enabled stores of ecommerce giants Alibaba and JD.com.
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OpinionOpinion: Why is Poundworld in trouble now?
There’s a lot more to being a successful discounter these days than having shelves laden with cheap stuff.
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OpinionShould retailers offer free delivery from stores?
As shopping becomes more of a leisure activity, do consumers want to lug heavy bags around with them? Could free delivery from stores protect the role of the shop?
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VideoThe Retail Week: Has the death of shops been overhyped?
On this week’s episode of The Retail Week, the team discuss the positive results from B&M and Mountain Warehouse and ask, has the death of the store been overhyped?
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OpinionDo checkout-free supermarkets matter that much?
China leads the way when it comes to offering shoppers ‘scan and go’ supermarkets, but are consumers happy with what they’ve got elsewhere?
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OpinionOpinion: Is it wise to open a new store in the UK?
Last week Aussie stationery outfit Typo opened a new store in a London shopping centre and it looked impressive, if pens and fancy paper are your thing.
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AnalysisMaking small formats work for big-box retailers
As big-box retailers like B&Q, Screwfix, Dixons Carphone and Decathlon open smaller, high street formats, John Ryan looks at the rules that should be followed.
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OpinionPicking the right partners is a customer conundrum
It is no secret that customer shopping behaviour is fundamentally changing, and at a rapid pace.
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NewsIkea pulls out of Preston store as profits nosedive
Ikea has parked plans for a superstore in Preston and reported plunging full-year profits.
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GalleryFirst Look: New Mothercare rival ÏD Kids launches in UK
This week marks the UK debut of ÏD Kids and Retail Week had an exclusive first look at the store, next to ailing Mothercare in Southside shopping centre, London.
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OpinionOpinion: Why has scanning come back to retail?
Back in 2011, a picture went round the world of a young man pointing his smartphone at a poster on the Seoul subway.
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AnalysisEvent: Five speakers not to be missed at Tech.
Tech. – the two-day festival of digital retailing and the technology driving it – returns this September. We take a peak at the speakers you need to watch.
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Retail VoiceThree reasons why stores need to digitise
The digitisation of the store is essential in a competitive market where retail trends are being driven by the tech-enabled, hyper-connected consumer.
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Retail VoiceEncourage consumer spending by delighting shoppers
How retailers can ensure this year’s projection of consumer spending comes to fruition
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AnalysisAnalysis: The apps that could save the high street
With footfall in decline, high streets and shopping centres are under pressure. But technologies to help mitigate this are advancing at a rate of knots.
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Retail VoiceThree ways retailers are evolving their offers
Rupert Naylor, head of EMEA at APT, a Mastercard company, shares his insights on how retailers can improve their offerings and innovate across channels.