All Stores and property articles – Page 194
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GalleryStore gallery: Liberty revamp wins in every department
The words ‘iconic’ and ‘unique’ are massively overused and rarely merited, but perhaps department store Liberty deserves to be described as such.
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OpinionOpinion: It’s game over for outdated furniture firms
Time is running out for the furniture retailers attempting to operate with outdated models in today’s volatile and fast-changing market.
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NewsAsk Santa to level the Christmas campaign playing field
The TV battle for Christmas comes at a high price, but may not yield the same results as a couple of stores opened by an etailer in the run-up to December 25th.
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NewsTypo grows store count and joins Asos to expand reach
Typo is set to more than double its UK store portfolio before Christmas and launch on the Asos platform as it aims to extend its reach in this market.
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OpinionStore of the week: Carhartt, King’s Cross
Carhartt, the workwear-meets-‘heritage’ brand, has opened a UK flagship store on King’s Boulevard in King’s Cross that takes an unflashy but consciously modish stance.
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GalleryStore gallery: Apple unveils new store in Brooklyn's core
Apple lifted the lid on its newest store in earlier this week, marking its 11th shop in New York and its second in Brooklyn.
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Retail VoiceThe impact of automation on the retail workforce
The impact of technology in the retail and logistics sectors will create huge opportunities for the most agile businesses.
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OpinionIkea boss: How stores can survive in a digital world
As Ikea starts construction of its 22nd UK store, country retail manager Gillian Drakeford says the future of the physical store will extend far beyond a transactional experience.
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NewsSix shops per day disappearing from high streets
Six shops have disappeared from UK high streets every day during the past seven years, according to analysis of new government data.
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NewsFirst look: Tesco and Next launch shop-in-shop tie-up
Tesco is piloting a shop-in-shop tie-up with fashion giant Next as the grocer seeks new ways to utilise excess store space.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi’s fresh South Ruislip project
Aldi is in the midst of implementing ‘Project Fresh’ across its store portfolio. John Ryan visits its South Ruislip branch to look at what’s involved.
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GalleryStore of the week: Beauty retailer Aritaum, Seoul
South Korean cosmetics brand Aritaum has opened a store in the Myeong-dong area of Seoul, aiming to make selecting the right product more straightforward.
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OpinionCustomer experience lessons from Retail Week Interiors
The recent Retail Week Interiors conference provided great examples of outstanding customer experience.
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OpinionHeal’s has got the best of both online and offline worlds
The ability to shape-shift between online and offline will be the mark of the retailer that knows which way the future lies. Heal’s is a good example.
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GalleryIn pictures: What are the best festive shop windows?
The shop windows throughout London’s West End are filled with different takes on the holiday season.
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NewsHarrods launches major £200m refurbishment
Harrods has started a £200m redesign to enhance its appeal to shoppers from overseas, especially those from Asia.
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NewsAs it happened: How Black Friday 2017 unfolded
Keep up to date with all the latest news, comment and analysis from Black Friday 2017 – one of the biggest days in the retail calendar.
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Analysis
Analysis: What does the Budget mean for retail?
Has Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered the Budget retailers craved? Or has he left the industry high and dry?
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GalleryFirst look: Hema's new London flagship
Hema has brought its UK store count to seven with the opening of its new flagship in central London.
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NewsMountain Warehouse boss takes on Tiger with new venture
Mountain Warehouse founder Mark Neale has launched new retailer Neon Sheep to target the ‘impulse gifting’ sector, Retail Week can reveal.