All Stores and property articles – Page 2
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AnalysisWhat’s in the Budget for retail and how has the sector reacted?
Everything unveiled by chancellor Rachel Reeves in today’s [November 26] Budget, and how the retail sector has reacted to it
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Opinion‘Down about the Budget? Don’t worry, retail, at least you’re getting an envoy!’
While today’s Budget wasn’t all doom-and-gloom for the retail sector, the almost completely buried announcement that the government is looking to appoint a new retail tsar raises plenty of questions all on its own, writes Charlotte Hardie.
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NewsGovernment confirms business rates surtax on larger commercial properties
The chancellor has confirmed the government will push ahead with introducing a surcharge on retail property rates above £500,000.
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GalleryDr Martens celebrates craftsmanship in new Soho store
Dr Martens is celebrating craftsmanship, culture and community with its first beacon store.
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NewsSuperdry to launch Bench collection with plans to roll out shop-in-shops
Superdry is set to launch its first licensed collection with streetwear brand Bench in the new year, with plans to roll out shop-in-shops across parts of its store network, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNext offloads land for £54m
Next has offloaded land that it acquired in 2021 to consolidate part of its distribution network for £54.1m.
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Opinion‘Retail can lead the revival of our high streets if we choose to act together’
Anthony Houghton, group chief executive of Holland & Barrett writes that if retail truly wants to address the ever-growing issue of crime blighting the sector, businesses must come together to decide what kind of high streets they really want to build.
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NewsCo-op sets record pace with 11 store openings in one week
The investment in convenience stores comes as the retailer is continuing to call on the government to deliver business-rates reform at the November 26 Budget “to secure the future of small shops and community retail”.
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NewsTGJones owner explores potential sale of head office and distribution centre
TGJones’ owner Modella Capital is exploring the possibility of selling the freehold on its Swindon head office and distribution centre in the future, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryFirst look: Clarks unveils new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road
Footwear specialist Clarks has opened its new look fascia on Tottenham Court Road, calling the store “its most modern retail experience yet”.
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NewsM&S seeking 500 locations for new food stores
Marks & Spencer has revealed a list of 500 locations it is seeking out for new and renewed stores as it plans to double the size of its food arm.
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NewsClarks goes with new-look fascia at relocated Oxford Street store
Clarks’s relocated store on Oxford Street is sporting a new look fascia, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLush unveils first rewards programme in UK
Lush has launched its first rewards programme in the UK and other key markets following demand from customers.
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NewsBoden opens first standalone store in America
Boden has opened its first standalone store in the US this week, marking a key milestone in the clothing brand’s continued expansion in the States.
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GalleryRituals opens largest UK store with new Mind Oasis concept
Rituals has opened the doors to its first Mind Oasis spa in the UK, debuting on Oxford Street. It also marks Rituals’ largest UK store, and its 131st in the country.
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NewsRituals MD keen to expand Mind Oasis concept across UK and Ireland
Rituals managing director of UK and Ireland Annemarie Forsyth told Retail Week she’d be keen to further expand the retailer’s Mind Oasis spa concept to other places in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsB&Q expands Deliveroo trial outside of London
Home and DIY giant B&Q has today [November 20] announced it is expanding its rapid delivery partnership with Deliveroo to trial the service beyond London and Brighton.
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NewsAsda agrees sale and leaseback arrangement for stores and depot
The grocer has today [November 20] announced it has reached a £568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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NewsJD Sports warns unemployment and volatile sentiment could impact sales
JD has warned markets that its profits will be among the lower end of market expectations due to rising unemployment and volatile customer sentiment among its core demographic.
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NewsHobbycraft reports ‘strong trading’ after loss-making year
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft is now in a position to “prosper” after previously suffering a fall in annual earnings, Retail Week can reveal.