All Stores and property articles – Page 89
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NewsPrimark’s Bason: The store experience ‘should not be underestimated’
Finance director of Primark’s parent company ABF John Bason has said the experience of bricks-and-mortar stores should “not be underestimated” as consumers continue to flock back to the high street.
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NewsUK beauty sales driven by bricks and mortar as ecommerce falters
All beauty market gains came from in-store retail in 2022 as ecommerce sales across the whole economy in the UK fall to pre-pandemic levels, new research by the British Beauty Council has found.
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NewsExclusive: Canadian travel brand Monos exploring London location
Canadian travel and lifestyle brand Monos is among several international retailers eyeing expansion into London, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsStarbucks unveils new UK sustainable store format
Starbucks has unveiled its new sustainable store format and the first five of its UK stores have been certified as “greener”.
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NewsLidl highlights London opportunities as it eyes new store openings
Lidl has published a list of hundreds of priority locations for new stores across the UK in a bid to expand its value offering.
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NewsMajestic unveils new wage structure as part of ‘biggest investment ever in pay’
Majestic Wine has unveiled its largest-ever investment in pay, taking the basic rate for store staff to at least £10.60 an hour.
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GalleryStore gallery: Rituals’ sakura-themed, experiential pop-up space
Rituals has opened an immersive, sakura-themed pop-up space in Covent Garden, London.
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DataRetail sales fall in March as record inflation persists
Retail sales fell in March as customers continued to rein in spending amid record-high levels of inflation.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Ikea will drive long-term success in the UK
As the long-awaited Ikea store in Oxford Circus is set to open later this year, what can we expect from the Swedish retailer?
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NewsIkea to make ‘biggest ever’ investment in US expansion
Ikea owner Ingka Group is to make its biggest ever investment in stores and fulfilment in the United States.
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NewsCarl Cowling banks on bumper summer to keep WHSmith travelling in right direction
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said the retailer is positioning its travel brand as a “one-stop shop for travel essentials” after reporting a surge in profit and revenue.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside the new ‘house of Rixo’ on King’s Road
Vintage-inspired fashion retailer Rixo, which was founded in 2015, has opened the doors to its new London flagship on King’s Road in Chelsea.
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NewsPoundland owner’s sales climb as it navigates ‘challenging environment’
Poundland parent Pepco has reported a rise in second-quarter sales as it successfully steers its way through a “challenging environment”.
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NewsWHSmith profits and revenues soar as travel division powers growth
WHSmith has posted a surge in profits and revenue in its first half as “strong momentum” continued across its UK and international travel business.
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NewsIkea to spend £4.5m to supercharge electric vehicles fleet
Ikea is to invest £4.5m in one of the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure projects for last-mile fleets in the UK.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lacoste aims to ‘reinvent customer experience’ in largest UK store
Fashion retailer Lacoste has opened its new London flagship store on Regent Street, which is now the retailer’s largest store in the UK.
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NewsUrban Outfitters unveils bricks-and-mortar expansion plans
Urban Outfitters has confirmed its plans to continue expanding its bricks-and-mortar offering with the opening of three new stores this year.
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NewsBensons for Beds kicks off new store opening drive
Bensons for Beds is to open 40 new stores over the next two years, following strong sales in the quarter to the end of March.
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AnalysisHow Primark is powering into homewares and giving the competition a run for its money
Primark is a fashion favourite among shoppers, but is it now taking the lead as a homewares frontrunner too? As Primark continues to raise its standards for shoppers seeking to revamp their homes on a budget, Retail Week explores how the fashion giant is extending its offer
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NewsRemaining M&Co stores to close this spring
Another raft of M&Co stores have closed their doors this month, with the rest set to follow this spring, following confirmation of AK Retail Holdings’ acquisition of the fashion retailer in February this year.