All Stores and property articles – Page 9
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AnalysisRetail 2026: 10% of retail leaders say they’re shrinking store teams in 2026
Interviews with 45 retail leaders reveal that 10% are looking to cut the size of their store teams in 2026. This was one of a series of revealing findings from Retail Week’s latest Retail 2026 report. Download here
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GalleryFirst look: Shein takes over Future Stores with Oxford Street pop-up
Shein is set to open the doors to its latest pop-up on London’s Oxford Street to celebrate the launch of its new 2025 autumn/winter collection
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NewsHolland & Barrett expands supermarket concessions with Morrisons tie-up
Holland & Barrett has announced a new concessions partnership with Morrisons, adding to the existing shop-in-shop programme it has with supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches in-store Christmas shops as seasonal sales take off online
Department store group John Lewis has opened the doors to its in-store Christmas shops.
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NewsWestfield launches Allders Parade in former historic department store
Westfield owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is poised to open the doors to a new retail development inside the historic Allders department store in Croydon this week.
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AnalysisWhy even the mighty Amazon couldn’t crack the UK grocery market
Amazon has called time on Fresh, its bricks-and-mortar grocery c-store chain. Retail Week analyses why the format never caught on in the UK and what it means for Amazon’s grocery ambitions in one of the world’s most competitive markets.
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NewsAmazon to shutter all Fresh stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk
Retail giant Amazon is set to close all 19 of its UK grocery Fresh stores putting some 250 jobs into consultation, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Pyjama king Peter Alexander talks UK ambitions and evolving over four decades
Peter Alexander has been a staple in Australian retail for decades, created by the man himself back in 1987.
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NewsBRC warns government against further tax rises in autumn Budget
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on retailers in the coming autumn Budget, saying any such moves risks “losing the battle against inflation”.
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NewsAll remaining Bodycare stores to close as administrator fails to find buyer
All 57 remaining stores of embattled health and beauty retailer Bodycare are set to be shuttered before the end of the week after administrators Interpath failed to find a buyer for the chain, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland axes over 100 roles in head office restructure
Poundland has axed more than 100 roles across its head office in Walsall as part of a company-wide restructure, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCotswold Company posts record sales as shoppers shift to premium furniture
The Cotswold Company has seen record sales as shoppers invest in higher quality homeware.
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NewsSir Sadiq Khan begins fight to “rescue Oxford Street”
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan spoke to attendees of the ‘This is Oxford Street’ event on Sunday, where traffic was banned from accessing a stretch of the road ahead of pedestrianisation plans.
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NewsUniqlo ramps up UK expansion with three new openings
Uniqlo is ramping up its regional expansion across the UK as it confirms plans for its next three openings.
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NewsSuperdry boss targets up to 12 new format stores in the UK
On the day Superdry opened its first new format location in Nottingham, boss Julian Dunkerton told Retail Week he would like to open another dozen of the stores in the UK.
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AnalysisNRF Europe: Five companies showcasing tech innovations for retail
Most industries are investing in more technology as the world becomes more advanced, and retail is no exception.
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NewsTala to open second store in Westfield London this autumn
Activewear and athleisure brand Tala is set to open its second bricks-and-mortar store in Westfield London, following the successful launch of its Carnaby Street flagship
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OpinionWhat the 2026 business rates revaluation means for major chains
Forthcoming changes represent a structural shift for big retailers, and they need to be prepared, observes Ryan’s tax services specialist Alex Probyn
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GalleryGallery: Pockets opens three-storey townhouse store in Bath
Independent luxury menswear retailer Pockets has opened the doors to a townhouse store in Bath – now the Midlands retailer’s most southernly store. Retail Week spoke to Pockets founder Paul Platt about the new opening, its launch into womenswear, and why Pockets is all about stores.
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NewsHarvey Nichols adds sparkle with new-look jewellery department
Department store group Harvey Nichols has unveiled a new jewellery department at its Knightsbridge flagship.