All Stores and property articles – Page 74
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AnalysisM&S seeks better bang for its buck on digital investment
Marks & Spencer reported that in the year ahead, “we expect to see a return of stronger online growth” – so where is it placing its bets for digital investment? And what does it want in return?
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NewsPoundland expands Pepco fashion offering
Poundland has completed its rollout of new clothing ranges by parent company Pepco Group to 560 stores across the UK and Ireland.
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NewsRetail sales slow as cautious consumers delay Christmas spending
UK retail sales growth slowed in October as households are putting off their Christmas shopping until they can “grab a bargain” over Black Friday, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMarks & Spencer embarks on ‘biggest ever’ store opening month
Marks & Spencer is set to open a record number of new stores this November in its “biggest ever” store opening month as it bolsters its bricks-and-mortar portfolio.
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GallerySézane offers shoppers ‘a piece of Paris’ with new London flagship
Parisian luxury fashion retailer Sézane has opened its largest-ever UK flagship on Marylebone High Street, London.
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NewsWilko confirms opening dates and locations for first three concept stores
Wilko has revealed the opening dates and locations for its first three concept stores, due to open before Christmas.
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InterviewInterview: Blank Street’s boss Ignacio Llado on perking up the UK high street
Blank Street’s managing director for the UK, Ignacio Llado, speaks to Retail Week about bringing fun back to coffee and challenging the status quo of the big chains
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NewsFootfall declines as cost-of-living impact grows
Footfall across all UK destinations fell in October as consumers continued to feel the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis ahead of Christmas.
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NewsCastore opens stores in Ireland and Middle East
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has announced its expansion plans with new stores in the UK, Ireland and the Middle East.
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AnalysisThe Range: The value variety chain bringing back Wilko
With news emerging that five Wilko stores will be brought back to high streets and retail parks by new owner The Range, Retail Week explores what the value variety retailer has been doing to cement its place as a staple in UK retail
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NewsMiniso sets date for Oxford Street flagship store
Chinese lifestyle retailer Miniso opens its flagship UK store on London’s Oxford Street on November 10.
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NewsShop price inflation eases for fifth month in a row
Shop price inflation eased for the fifth consecutive month, reaching its lowest level since August 2022 despite the continued squeeze on discretionary spending.
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NewsExclusive: Rituals managing director steps down
Rituals managing director Penny Grivea will leave her role at the end of November, Retail Week can reveal.
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Retail VoiceHow should we lead retail businesses in a post-pandemic world?
In an ever-evolving market, the Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter looks at the new responsibilities leaders have today when it comes to the wellbeing of their workforce
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NewsWilko returns to the high street as The Range owner plans ‘aggressive’ store rollout
Wilko shops on high streets and retail parks are to be opened by the brand’s new owner with the first five branches trading in time for Christmas, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘Stores will be stars again this Christmas as they play to strengths’
A post-pandemic bounceback by stores is likely to continue at Christmas, powered by their experiential and omnichannel appeal.
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NewsMajestic Wine accelerates expansion plan with two new stores
Majestic Wine is accelerating its bricks-and-mortar expansion plan, opening two new stores in a week, as a “central pillar of its growth strategy”.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Retailers confident of festive boost despite consumer caution
After one of the roughest years for consumer confidence on record, retailers are entering the golden quarter on less sure footing than ever.
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NewsPoundland to open 75 stores in three months
Poundland is aiming to open or relocate 75 stores by the end of December.
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GalleryJollyes puts value for money and service centre stage in store
Key appeals such as value and staff expertise are at the forefront of Jollyes’ store in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, where new initiatives are also being tried out.