All Stores and property articles – Page 4
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NewsHalfords posts profit rise as strategy pays off
Motor accessories and bikes specialist Halfords has reported increased earnings as the benefits of its strategy started to be felt.
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NewsRise in retail staff wellbeing due to ‘renewed investment in leaders’
Better relationships between managers and their teams have led to an uptick in retail workers’ wellbeing, according to data from the latest Retail People Index, shared with Retail Week.
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NewsProCook sees London and the north as ‘target areas’ for store openings
ProCook chief executive Lee Tappenden has identified London and Northern areas of the UK as “target areas” for store openings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsProCook posts record results thanks to new stores and social push
ProCook has posted record annual revenues as its store expansion programme and social media investment drive growth.
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NewsAsda and Amazon enter ‘first-of-its-kind’ retail media partnership
Asda and Amazon Ads have teamed up in a “first-of-its-kind” partnership on retail media and tech.
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NewsAsda expands partnership with Deliveroo as World Cup fever takes hold
Asda is expanding its on-demand food delivery service with Deliveroo as shoppers stock up for the World Cup.
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NewsHoka opens first-ever UK pop-up outlet store
Hoka has opened its first-ever UK outlet in Portsmouth’s Gunwharf Quays, marking the running footwear specialist’s second store in the country.
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NewsTGJones squeezes suppliers in last-ditch rescue attempt
The owner of WHSmith’s former high street chain risks a wave of fresh criticism as the retailer seeks to postpone repayments owed to major suppliers.
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GalleryBoots' first on-the-go store takes off at Belfast International Airport
Boots has debuted an “on the go” store at Belfast International Airport, which the group has called the “first of its kind”.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 1,000 care-experienced young people by 2030
John Lewis Partnership has committed to recruiting an additional 1,000 young people who have experienced care by 2030, more than doubling its previous target.
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GalleryStore gallery: Travel giant Relay touches down at Heathrow
Travel essentials retailer Relay has opened its debut store in the UK’s Heathrow Airport, the first of four branches planned
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Retail VoiceWhy logistics is retail’s competitive edge
Geopolitical disruption, rising customer expectations and omnichannel complexity are transforming logistics into a strategic imperative. Tritax Big Box REIT head of asset management Petrina Austin believes retailers must prioritise infrastructure planning or risk being constrained by outdated systems
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NewsModella to improve TGJones restructuring terms after facing opposition
The owner of TGJones is expected to enhance its restructuring proposals after a backlash from landlords.
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DataRanking: the UK retailers that consumers think offer the best value for money
Thanks to data shared with Retail Week by OC&C, we can reveal the 150 UK retailers that Brits think offer the best value.
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NewsMatalan narrows losses as transformation gathers pace
Matalan has narrowed its pre-tax losses despite flat sales, driven by continued progress and a focus on more profitable sales under its multi-year transformation programme.
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NewsFrench department store pulls Shein concessions
The owner of BHV Marais has ended its partnership with Shein after seven months, branding the tie-up as a “strategic error”.
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals latest phase of store investment
Department store business John Lewis has detailed shops that will benefit from a £50m injection as part of its ongoing investment programme.
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NewsGarden Centre group Blue Diamond raises £60m for deals and investment
Leading garden centre group Blue Diamond expects to win investment of £60m to finance deals and build the business further.
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NewsAldi to open 16 new stores as part of £370m investment
Aldi has announced plans to open 16 new stores across the UK over the coming months, as it continues to invest in expanding its store estate.
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InterviewPureseoul co-founder Gracie Tullio on the journey from sceptical landlords to record queues
The co-founder of K-beauty juggernaut Pureseoul, Gracie Tullio, speaks to Retail Week about record-breaking queues, sceptical landlords, and staying ahead of the curve.