All Stores and property articles – Page 293
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GalleryIn pictures: A trip through history as JS opens 1,000th store
Sainsbury’s has opened its 1,000th store in Irvine, Ayrshire.
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Opinion
A pop at pop-ups
As Christmas draws near, is the purpose of the pop-up store changing and is this to be welcomed?
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GalleryAigle, Covent Garden
Shops selling a single category are thin on the ground – width, as well as depth, is normally deemed desirable by most retailers.
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GalleryThe Conran Shop: Designs on the future
The Conran Shop in Chelsea has traded for 25 years, but has been refurbished to give it greater relevance. John Ryan reports.
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NewsArcadia takes margin hit as it shoulders VAT rise
Topshop-owner takes heart from young fashion, online and overseas despite fall in profits
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NewsFoot Locker to launch new fascia in the UK
US giant to unveil The Locker Room ‘concept’ store in Brent Cross
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News
Ikea plans fourth Russian store
Home furnishings retailer Ikea aims to at least double its store count in Moscow. The retailer is understood to be planning a fourth store that would be its largest in Russia to date. The project involves a 50-hectare shopping centre located in Mytishchi, just north of Moscow, and will be ...
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OpinionRetail needs a break from the politicians
When is a plastic bag not just any old plastic bag? The answer apparently is when its purpose is to protect what’s inside rather than simply to carry stuff home.
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OpinionDIY innovation pays dividends
Kingfisher’s programme of self-help has paid dividends, and not just to its shareholders.
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S Paris flagship opens today
Marks & Spencer is to open its flagship Paris store today.
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AnalysisEtail pop-up shops: What do retailers need to know?
In an increasingly competitive market, etailers are turning to the high street in an attempt to boost sales and raise brand awareness.
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GalleryFirst pictures: “Milestone” for Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s opened a 60,000 sq ft store in Welwyn Garden City on Wednesday last week that is intended to provide the retailer with a blueprint for the future.
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Opinion
Topman and Currys/PC World’s changing faces
The best retailers work to move with the times and if this means shops that don’t conform to the norm, then so be it.
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GalleryAustin Reed: In an upper class of its own
Austin Reed has opened its new flagship on Regent Street, but has enough been done to give the brand relevance? John Ryan reports.
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GalleryFrancesca’s Collections, Paramus, New Jersey
Look carefully and then look again. It’s an independent fashion store, right?
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News
US grocer Stop & Shop to unveil new concept store
Ahold-owned US grocer Stop & Shop will unveil a new concept store featuring a greater selection of products and innovative features in Massachusetts. The store has been designed to better serve the needs of the local community. New services include an in-store nutritionist, supervised children’s play area, roadside pick-up and ...
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News
Fast Retailing to increase network of Uniqlo stores
Japanese clothing group Fast Retailing aims to increase its network of Uniqlo stores in South Korea to 300 by the 2020 financial year from its current estate of 64.The retailer hopes the openings will boost South Korean sales to KRW3 trillion (£1.64bn). The plans were revealed by Fast Retailing chief ...
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Analysis
Aldi Nord last to act in European store revamp
German hard discounter Aldi Nord is about to embark on the biggest investment programme in its history, with plans to refurbish the entire European estate.
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NewsTesco trials web and store augmented technology
Tesco customers can see how products will look in their homes as well as watch film trailers in store with new augmented reality technology online and in shops.