All Stores and property articles – Page 80
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NewsGlossier signs exclusive UK retail partnership with Sephora
Glossier has entered its first retail partnership in the UK and will now be available in Sephora’s Westfield Shepherds Bush store as well as on Sephora’s website and app, from September 15.
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Opinion‘Successful digital transformation should also mean return on investment’
The current climate presents an opportunity for retailers to leverage the full spectrum of technological advancement, believes Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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NewsM&S launches challenge against government rejection of Marble Arch overhaul
Marks & Spencer is launching a legal challenge against a government decision to reject plans for the redevelopment of its flagship Marble Arch store.
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NewsWilko redundancies to go ahead as rescue bid collapses
Wilko redundancies will go ahead as a last-minute rescue bid from a private equity firm has fallen through.
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NewsRetail footfall shows slow growth as consumers rein in spending
Footfall across UK retail destinations showed little growth in August as consumers limited their leisure trips.
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InterviewQ&A: Søstrene Grene CEO Mikkel Grene on its rapid UK expansion
Selling contemporary, Scandi-style home furnishings at affordable prices, it’s no surprise Søstrene Grene has been going down well with UK shoppers since it arrived from Denmark in 2016. Chief executive Mikkel Grene has ambitious plans to open 50 stores across the UK within the next few years and spoke to Retail Week about them
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AnalysisPrice cuts vs promotional offers: what have the discounters decided?
As more customers turn to discount retailers during the cost-of-living crisis, Retail Week takes a look at what changes the value sector is making to appeal to a wider range of customers
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GalleryReserved resumes UK expansion with new store concept
Polish fashion retailer Reserved has opened its newest store at London’s Westfield Stratford City as it continues to ramp up its UK and European expansion plans.
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NewsIkea to trial car boot sale concept
Ikea is hosting a second-hand Sale in two of its store car parks this weekend to allow customers to buy and sell pre-loved home furnishings.
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NewsWilko redundancies on hold while rescue bids considered
Redundancies at Wilko have been put on hold while last-minute rescue bids for the troubled retail chain are considered.
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NewsGMB seeks ‘urgent meeting’ with business secretary regarding Wilko administrators
The GMB union is reportedly seeking an “urgent meeting” with business secretary Kemi Badenoch to confirm that Wilko administrator PwC is considering all bids for the collapsed value retailer.
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NewsClintons to close 38 stores as restructuring plan approved
Clintons will close 38 stores after an insolvency court approved a restructuring plan to avoid a complete collapse of the business, the Evening Standard has reported.
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NewsExclusive: Uniqlo hunting for city locations to drive global growth
Uniqlo is “actively seeking opportunities” for growth, both in India and other locations around the world, as it continues to expand its global footprint, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsShein unveils partnership with Forever 21
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has announced a partnership with Forever 21 owner Sparc Group, a joint venture between Authentic Brands Group and Simon Property Group, in a bid to experiment with an in-store presence for shoppers across the US.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Sephora is set to disrupt the UK market
Sephora returned to the UK in March 2023 with its first store after a nearly 15-year hiatus. What has brought the global beauty specialist back for round two and what can other retailers learn from its return?
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NewsUK consumer confidence regains momentum in August
UK consumer confidence regained momentum in August showing signs of “renewed optimism” after it had a dramatic six-point fall in July.
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GalleryPandora opens ‘warm, welcoming and playful’ new concept store
Pandora has opened the doors to its new ‘Evoke 2.0’ concept store on Oxford Street, the brand’s third and biggest store in London’s West End.
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Opinion‘Wilko’s demise doesn’t mean the death of the high street’
The collapse into administration of Wilko has been seen as symbolic of an ongoing ‘death of the high street’ as the town centres in which it mainly operates face the prospect of yet more shuttered stores – some in places where former Debenhams or Topshop stores may still stand empty since they toppled.
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NewsNew Look partners with ZigZag to open returns kiosks
New Look has partnered with returns management platform ZigZag Global and will start to roll out return kiosks in a selection of its stores this week.
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NewsIkea Oxford Street store opening delayed by a year
Ikea’s debut on Oxford Street has been hit by delays as the retailer seeks to sustainably renovate the Grade II listed building formerly occupied by Topshop.