All Stores and property articles – Page 29
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News‘Destination wellness zone’ to make its debut at Westfield London
Leading shopping mall Westfield London is to unveil a dedicated health and wellness area which it described as “a major milestone in the centre’s evolution”.
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AnalysisCovid-19 five years on: what has changed for retail?
Thanks to new data from Kantar, GfK and EY, we can show you how the pandemic changed the way Brits live and shop five years on, and what these lifestyle changes mean for retail today and for the future.
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DataShop opening figures boosted by convenience store rush
Chain outlet closures hit their second lowest level in a decade while a new convenience store opened nearly every other day in 2024.
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NewsSuperdrug plans raft of ‘best in class’ store openings this year
Health and beauty powerhouse Superdrug intends to open dozens of new shops, creating 600 jobs.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to launch its first experience store
Holland & Barrett is launching its first experience store as it continues its investment into transforming stores.
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NewsAnn Summers to expand its Middle East presence
Ann Summers is expanding into the Middle East through its strategic partnership with Liwa Trading Enterprises, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsGovernment plans to raise business rates to cost ‘600 shops and 5,500 jobs’
The government’s plans to raise business rates for the largest retailers puts over 600 stores and over 5,000 jobs at risk.
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InterviewQ&A: EE managing director of commercial on supercharging its stores
With EE making huge strides in its retail operations, Retail Week spoke to managing director of commercial Sharon Meadows about taking the brand from a telecoms company to an experience-focused retailer
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NewsMorleys takes over historic department store to create ‘exceptional shopping experience’
Department store group Morleys is to take over one of the sector’s most famous shops.
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NewsIkea to finally open Oxford Street store in May after 18-month delay
The long-awaited opening of the Ikea Oxford Street store is set to happen on May 1, 18 months after the Swedish retail giant was first set to debut the flagship.
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FeatureUniqlo universe: Inside Japanese fashion powerhouse Fast Retailing and its plans for the UK
Uniqlo, the retailer that’s rapidly emerging as the go-to place for timeless wardrobe staples with high street prices, is the jewel in the crown of parent company Fast Retailing
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NewsGo Outdoor rolls out body cameras to slew of stores
Go Outdoors is rolling out body cameras to more of its stores to help improve the safety of its staff.
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NewsWaterstones boss teases idea of a London stock exchange float
The boss of Waterstones James Daunt has teased the idea of floating the book retailer on the London stock exchange.
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NewsNew Look to open a new concept store in major shopping centre
New Look is set to open a new concept store next month in a major UK shopping centre.
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NewsScrewfix plans to open raft of new UK and Ireland stores this year
Screwfix is planning to open a raft of new stores across the UK and Ireland by the end of January 2026, including more openings of its new store format.
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DataTopshop left a hole in the high street – but can it be the one to fill it?
Rumour has it Topshop is making a return to the high street. And no, this isn’t mere speculation — it’s a rumour being driven by the brand itself
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NewsVinted set to open its debut luxury pre-loved pop-up
Secondhand marketplace Vinted is opening its first-ever pop in London.
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InterviewInterview: Majestic Wine CEO John Colley on creating a ‘Screwfix of wine’
Last year’s acquisition of wine bar chain Vagabond provides an opportunity to draw upon the power of data and take Majestic into a new phase, chief executive John Colley reveals as he explains the thinking behind the deal.
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GallerySøstrene Grene to open new flagship in 'iconic shopping destination'
Søstrene Grene is set to open a new London flagship on Argyll Street, near Oxford Street in a few weeks.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis: Never Knowingly Undersold sales boost, investment up and Tarry’s first impressions
After a big increase in annual earnings, the mood music at John Lewis Partnership is upbeat as it presses on with a turnaround on the back of improved profitability, productivity and cash generation