All Stores and property articles – Page 274
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OpinionComment: Fewer and better – shops in 2013
This is the last Stores column of 2012 and the normal modus operandi at this stage is to look back at what’s been and to anticipate what’s to come.
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AnalysisStore design: What are the best stores designs of 2012?
Not content with offering a Store of the Week, Retail Week Interiors brings you the top stores that have been given this title over the past 12 months.
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OpinionComment: Customers take the lead as we head into 2013
With Christmas just around the corner, magazines and newspapers are filled with reflections on the year that was and how things may shape up as we plunge into the new year
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carnaby Street welcomes Dr Martens flagship
Dr Martens, the fashionistas’ hardy perennial, has opened a flagship on Carnaby Street that trades on the brand’s heritage.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Starbucks and EAT strive to remain relevant for UK consumers
EAT and Starbucks are changing their games to remain relevant to the high street. John Ryan visits new stores in both chains to assess the progress so far.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco gives F&F an in-store makeover
Tesco’s fashion brand has revamped its look in the Woolwich and Pitsea stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Innovating to drive sales
With pressure on stores to deliver, driving in-store, in-the-moment sales is increasingly important. Mark Faithfull looks at some innovations on show.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Esentai Mall opens in Kazakhstan’s commercial capital
A glass of fermented mare’s milk and some horse stew anybody? The former is about 7% ABV and the latter chewy but, hey, who cares, this is Almaty, the shining commercial light of central Asia.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Christmas store design in Paris
The ‘City of Light’ lives up to its name as Christmas approaches, leaving London somewhat in its shadow.
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GalleryStore gallery: Sainsbury’s King’s Lynn opens with a fashionable new look
Sainsbury’s has opened a new store in King’s Lynn that breaks a few of the accepted rules about supermarket design.
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GalleryStore of the week: Uniqlo, Shanghai
Uniqlo has already featured as a store of the week during 2012 (in Paris), but there are few excuses for not affording it space once more because the Shanghai flagship, on the West Nanjing Road, does things that other branches do not.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kiddicare opens flagship store
Kiddicare has opened a 50,00 sq ft flagship store just outside London.
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NewsCarpetright eyes Tottenham Court Road store in London push
Floorings giant Carpetright is making a push for the capital as it seeks out smaller high street stores in London.
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OpinionComment: Look beyond your immediate sector for success
A brief visit to Solihull last week was enough to convince that shed retailing and experience are not mutually exclusive.
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GalleryStore gallery: Project DIY for Homebase
The retailer has revamped its Ruislip store to include a Habitat shop-in-shop and a decoration inspiration area.
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GalleryStore of the week: Wired, Quadrant Arcade, London
By the time you read these words the store in question will have closed.
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NewsLloydspharmacy to rebrand as new trial stores launched
Lloydspharmacy is rebranding to create an aligned European pharmacy chain and moving to a more service-led offer as it aims to bolster its brand with new high quality products, and the cutting edge technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers have Christmas wrapped up?
From decoration to product ranges, everything must stand out in the festive season for the right reasons. Rebecca Thomson and Simon James take a walk along Oxford Street to find out which retailers are providing the best customer experience.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mo Farah unveils new Virgin Media store format
Virgin Media has unveiled a new format store featuring a living room in store and interactive shopping walls.
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NewsMothercare to roll out in-store cafe format
Mothercare is to roll out its new store format and launch cafés in a further 20 stores.