All Stores and property articles – Page 283
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Billa plans store expansion and modernisation
Rewe Group’s supermarket division Billa has earmarked e300m (£255m) for store expansion and modernisation over the next two years. The current rate of 35 refurbishments per annum in Billa’s home market will be increased.Since 2006, when the modernisation programme began, about half of its 1,000 stores have been revamped, costing ...
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AnalysisThe changing face of fashion retail
Fashion has come a long way in 20 years, as the rise of online and Asian manufacturing drove significant change. Rebecca Thomson charts the trends that have changed the sector.
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GalleryIn pictures: Lacoste opens largest store
Lacoste has opened its largest store to date, in Knightsbridge.
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NewsH&M to open Olympic pop-up sportswear stores
Swedish fashion retailer H&M is to open two sportswear only pop-up stores to coincide with the London Olympics.
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OpinionLocation is more important than ever
As the economy tightens inexorably, location will be more important than ever
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GalleryStore of the week: Whole Foods Market, Glasshouse Street
For years, people have scratched their heads about the Whole Foods Market on Kensington High Street.
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GalleryWaterstones gets an interior revamp
The bookseller is tackling etail competition with store overhauls, but will it be enough? John Ryan assesses the Twickenham branch.
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Seven & launches recreational store format in Indonesia
Japanese grocer Seven & I has launched a recreational store format in the country. The shop blends a small supermarket with inexpensive ready-made food and seating. It is aimed at young people, with 24-hour opening, live bands and free Wi-Fi. The format is in line with the its efforts to ...
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OpinionChristmas comes but thrice a year
2012 is the year of the triple Christmas and for some it may prove positive.
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GalleryIn pictures: Whole Foods Piccadilly opens
The US food retailer Whole Foods has just opened its relocated store in Piccadilly in central London.
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OpinionWaterstones and Amazon: A good partnership?
Will the Kindle partnership with Amazon cost Waterstones in the long run, asks Philip Downer.
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GalleryRetailers gear up for the Jubilee celebrations
This weekend’s royal celebrations have been marked by many retailers with window schemes that offer rather more than kind hearts and coronets.
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NewsDwell looks to expand store count
Dwell sees scope for up to 100 stores as it looks for smaller, quirkier shops.
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NewsMultiyork widens offer with entry-level range
Furniture retailer Multiyork has introduced a new entry-level price point range to widen its offer as it gears up to relaunch its website.
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GalleryIn pictures: New store heralds southern push for Morrisons
Morrisons has fired the starting gun on expansion in the south, defying market trends against space expansion.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco F&F pop-up opens
Tesco today opened its F&F pop-up store in Covent Garden in time for the Diamond Jubilee weekend.
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NewsNew Store Europe Retail Week Interiors Award shortlist announced
The shortlist for the New Store Europe Retail Week Interiors Awards 2012 has been announced.
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Aldi Nord presses ahead with store modernisation
Hard discounter Aldi Nord is pressing ahead with the modernisation of its 5,000 stores in Europe. The intention is to convert all stores within two years. In Germany alone, Aldi Nord reportedly wants to invest E280m (£223.8m) per year, in addition to regular expansion costs of an estimated E200m (£159.9m). ...
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Sears Canada to open new store model
Department store group Sears Canada is opening its new store model at four locations as it attempts to offer a revitalised in-store experience. The renovated stores opened last week and feature wider aisles, new brands and less clutter. The KidsRoom, BabyRoom and women’s and men’s suit shops have all been ...
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Discount chain Penny requests supplier contribution
Rewe Group’s domestic discount chain Penny is asking brand and private-label suppliers for a contribution of 2% to 2.5% of their sales to support its refurbishment programme. Penny is offering for suppliers to be featured in promotions and special leaflets in return. Since the end of February, Penny has converted ...