All Stores and property articles – Page 234
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VideoWatch: John Lewis on inspiring customers in Grand Central Birmingham
John Lewis has opened its 250,000 sq ft flagship in Grand Central. Head of store design Kim Morris explains the layout.
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AnalysisComment: Are rents in London’s West End too high for success?
American Eagle’s decision not to open a store on Regent or Oxford Street is testimony to the fine balance between brand recognition and profit.
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Interview
BHS boss interview: Will BHS still be here in a year’s time? ‘Absolutely’
Last year, for only the second time in a decade, department store group BHS recorded annual like-for-like growth.
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NewsDyson to open Apple-style standalone store on Oxford Street
Technology giant Dyson is poised to open a store on London’s Oxford Street before the end of the year, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
BHS bolsters food offer with new-look store and logo launch
Department store group BHS has unveiled a new-look Watford store designed to represent some of its ambitions for the future.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: JD Sports is on a roll and shows no signs of stopping
JD Sports has the backing of brands such as Nike and Adidas, and has created an impressive store environment. No wonder its profits soared.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Whole Foods and H-E-B show how to do big-box grocery
Creating an exceptional shopping experience is an essential element of generating loyalty at fashion retailers, but does it work in food?
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NewsMorrisons pilots new logo as boss Potts ramps up transformation plan
Supermarket giant Morrisons is testing a new fascia as boss David Potts ramps up his bid to rejuvenate the embattled grocer.
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NewsBoden unveils store openings and multichannel ambitions as profits surge
Home shopping specialist Boden is planning to open stores as its profits surge and it prepares the way for a new chief executive.
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OpinionComment: How Primark has become an international success
Primark’s chameleon-like ability to adapt to international surroundings marks out the value retailer as a force to be reckoned with.
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OpinionComment: A reality check for retailers on the challenges of the 'new normal'
For any retailer seeking to understand the business model of the future, it is vital to understand how shopper attitudes and behaviours are changing.
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OpinionComment: Ikea offers brilliant lessons in the detail of retail
My favourite retailer is Ikea. It such a successful business and it offers so much for companies to learn about focusing on details.
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OpinionComment: Primark’s impressive Boston store draws the crowds
Primark’s American invasion is under way and the retailer’s in-store design and competitive pricing looks set to make its mark on Boston.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has furniture reached its online tipping point?
Furniture and home furnishing sales have been rooted in bricks-and-mortar stores, but things are changing as shoppers move online.
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GalleryStore of the week: Eataly serves up a feast for shoppers in Rome
A successful grocery and dining destination in Rome, Eataly would be hard to visit without taking time to sit down and eat.
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GalleryStore gallery: The verdict on Iceland’s 'gourmet' Food Warehouse fascia
The Old Kent Road branch of Iceland’s new Food Warehouse fascia has an exotic appeal that should attract to a wide range of shoppers.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Primark’s Boston store as it launches in the US
Value fashion powerhouse Primark opens its doors in Boston tomorrow, the first step in an ambitious expansion push in the US.
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GalleryIn pictures: retailers and architects team up to create amazing windows
Retailers including Anthropologie and Levi’s have worked with architects to create windows designed to wow shoppers on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsInteriors strategy survey: share your views
As part of a research report into the current trends in retail interiors, Retail Week is carrying out a survey on retailers’ interiors plans.
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NewsPrimark's 'buzzy' stores will ensure it is a US hit, says finance chief
Primark’s finance chief says it will win in the competitive US market because of its superior customer experience and “buzzy” stores.