All Stores and property articles – Page 7
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NewsAll remaining Quiz stores to close with the loss of 360 jobs
The administrators of Quiz Clothing have said that it will begin a phased closure plan for the stricken retailer’s 37 stores, resulting in the loss of 360 jobs.
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NewsBoots reveals launch date for second beauty-only store
Boots has confirmed when its second ever beauty-only store will open in Bristol, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTopshop drafts in retail property advisers as it weighs up store plans
Topshop is working with retail property advisers as the fashion brand looks to expand its bricks-and-mortar network, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataChart of the Week: How much does the World Cup boost retail sales?
There are just a few weeks to go until the World Cup starts, and retail is hoping it might lift the glum mood that consumers are in.
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NewsRetailers fund £23m security investment into the West End
Hundreds of retailers and local businesses across London’s West End are injecting £23m into strengthening security operations and infrastructure in the area, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsImproving consumer confidence held back by price rise fears
Consumer confidence in the economy is improving as conflict in the Middle East de-escalates, but higher prices continue to weigh on shoppers’ minds, according to the BRC-Opinium Consumer Sentiment Monitor.
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AnalysisM&S boss Machin on ‘preposterous’ price cap proposal, Middle East impact and coming back from cyber attack
Despite disruption from cybercrime and now conflict in the Middle East, Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin believes the business has “come out stronger” as he posted full-year results
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GalleryIn pictures: Asda makes play to woo back customers with store and range refresh
Asda is telling customers to “take a fresh look” at its offer, having launched a major customer experience drive with “one of its biggest” range refreshes and store upgrades in its history.
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NewsHundreds of arrests made since launch of retail crime unit
The Pegasus Partnership, a collaboration between retailers, the police and the Home Office, has made hundreds of arrests and led to more than 100 years’ worth of prison sentences.
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AnalysisRetail media: The advertising opportunities the World Cup can bring
This year marks the first men’s FIFA World Cup taking place in the summer for eight years, and will have more matches than ever, more teams qualified than ever, and 16 cities across the US, Canada and Mexico set to host games.
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InterviewQ&A: Skin Cupid founder Melody Yuan discusses the John Lewis partnership and UK expansion
Korean beauty retailer Skin Cupid has been making its presence known in the past few months, beginning with its first-ever store on London’s Charing Cross Road, and then more recently with John Lewis shop-in-shops in three UK locations.
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NewsSwatch forced to close stores after crowds spark safety fears
Swatch has issued a statement urging customers not to rush to its shops for its latest product release after it was forced to close its UK stores over the weekend.
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InterviewWHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison on piloting the business through turbulence
Retail Week hears from WHSmith UK boss Andrew Harrison – the man tasked with guiding the business through one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
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NewsPrimark introduces sensory-friendly shopping hour
Primark is introducing a sensory-friendly shopping hour in stores across Britain as part of its commitment to create a more accessible shopping experience for customers.
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NewsCo-op makes entry as a standalone media owner with new ad service
The Co-op has launched a new national advertising proposition to make an entry as a standalone media owner.
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AnalysisThe questions readers are asking Retail Week – and how we answer them
In February, Retail Week upgraded its Intelligent Answers (iA) service, which uses AI to scour the archive to answer your pressing questions.
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AnalysisStore tour: Matalan accelerates transformation with latest shop revamp
Matalan’s store refurbishment programme is well underway, with its branch in Milton Keynes one of the latest to undergo a transformation.
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GalleryKookaï returns to the UK with London Carnaby Street store
Australian womenswear brand Kookaï opened the doors to its new London Carnaby Street store at the weekend.
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InterviewGreggs CEO Roisin Currie on prices, first international store and youth employment
After Greggs today announced it was packing its bags for Tenerife for the first time, its chief executive also discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict, price rises, and youth employment.
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NewsAdam Dury formally appointed as Jollyes Pets CEO
The former COO has been CEO-designate since last October, while Jollyes has also promoted internally for a new CFO, Retail Week can reveal.