All Stores and property articles – Page 9
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Opinion‘Business rates change makes minimal difference to overall high street health’
By creating a system that protects one type of venue while leaving neighbouring retail spaces burdened, the government risks undermining its own local growth initiatives, believes retail and property adviser JDM Retail’s Jonathan De Mello
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AnalysisIced matcha and new heatwave hits power Greggs store growth
Has the UK reached peak Greggs? Not likely. Rising sales and profits off the back of matcha sales, new salads and cutting costs are driving the next phase of Greggs physical store expansion plans
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FeatureHow Ted Baker is rebuilding its high street empire
Ted Baker has had quite the ride on the British high streets during its nearly 40-year reign.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out AI smart trolleys in UK first
Morrisons has become the first UK retailer to deploy Instacart’s AI-powered smart trolleys in one of its stores.
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NewsGames Workshop reports ‘record year’ as sales and profits rise
Games Workshop, owner of the Warhammer brand, has posted an uplift in annual sales and profits.
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NewsShop price inflation falls despite mounting cost pressures
Shop price inflation fell in July as retailers competed to keep prices low during sweltering temperatures and with the World Cup on.
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Chart of the WeekThe data showing Andy Burnham’s challenge in reviving the high street
Andy Burnham has pledged to revive Britain’s struggling high streets, but after a decade of decline, delivering on that promise may prove difficult.
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NewsMango revenues jump ahead of global fashion market
Spanish fashion giant Mango reported half-year revenues increasing ahead of the global fashion market, which it said underpinned its “strong value proposition”.
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NewsLefties launches online in the UK ahead of store opening
Lefties has launched online in the UK ahead of its debut store opening in Liverpool One next month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHolland & Barrett hires undercover detectives to combat shoplifting
High street health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has deployed undercover detectives in stores to fight against shoplifting and violence.
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NewsWaitrose explores newer store formats for better customer choice and flexibility
Supermarket chain Waitrose has said it is putting “choice at the heart” of expansion plans as it explores newer formats.
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InterviewRetail managing director Lydia King on doubling down on fabrics and 150 years of Liberty
Retail Week sits down with Liberty managing director of retail Lydia King as the luxury West End department store unveils its expanded fabrics department.
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GalleryLuxury brand Coach opens playful store concept in Paris
Luxury bag and accessory brand Coach has opened a new “Coach Play” concept in Paris.
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InterviewQ&A: Rethink Productivity co-founder on smooth store operations and colleague efficiency
Rethink Productivity co-founder and head of insights Sue Hedaux talks about the biggest challenges for retailers, in-store tech being a help and a hindrance, and how retailers can set up shop for the future
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AnalysisBurnham moves on business rates, but retailers have to wait
The approach suggests Burnham is serious about his high-street revival project, but retail is not a direct beneficiary yet
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NewsSephora plans to roll out further boutique formats in the UK
Sephora is planning to roll out more of its new, smaller format boutique stores, with some already signed, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBurnham to cut business rates for pubs and live music venues by 20%
The discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will start next April and will be funded by reviewing tax reliefs for businesses said not to contribute to local communities, “such as vape shops”
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NewsThe Works goes into bricks-and-mortar mode with profits up
The “screen-free” specialist stopped selling through its website in March. Its results for the year to May 3, 2026 showed jumps in revenue and profit
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InterviewIngka Centres’ Sebastian Hylving on how our thirst for fun will change the retail landscape
Sebastian Hylving, chief executive of Ingka Centres, speaks to Retail Week about what he thinks one of the most important considerations for the industry is right now: play.