All Waterstones articles – Page 3
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VideoThe Retail Week: A new chapter for bookshops?
This week, the team discuss the sale of Waterstones – and look at why bookshops are thriving in a digital world.
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NewsWaterstones sold to private equity house Elliott Advisors
Waterstones has been sold for an undisclosed sum to funds managed by Elliott Advisors UK.
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NewsRetail diary: Is Iceland plucky, or clucking mad?
Plucky Iceland pipes up again, Waterstones turns the page on the patriarchy and Debenhams gets the royal stamp of approval.
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NewsWaterstones owner in sale talks with Elliott Advisors
Waterstones owner Alexander Mamut is in talks to sell the business to Elliott Advisors, the hedge fund that floated Game Digital four years ago.
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DataData: Top 30 retailers in the UK, according to shoppers
Amazon has been knocked off the top spot of customers’ favourite places to shop by M&S’ food division, according to exclusive survey data from OC&C.
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GalleryTop of the Shops: The top 25 UK stores by design
Over the past 12 months a lot has happened in retail, and the changes are characterised by Retail Week’s ranking of the top 25 UK stores by design.
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NewsWaterstones’ owner Mamut considers £250m sale
Waterstones may be sold by its Russian owner, who has drafted in advisers to explore options.
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AnalysisFive ways retailers can profit from excess space
John Lewis is considering how it can make the best use of unused space in its stores, and ideas include introducing co-working or serviced office areas. Here we highlight other potential solutions to the challenge of excess space.
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NewsRetail chiefs divided on snap general election impact
Retail bosses from Waterstones, Boux Avenue, Carpetright and Debenhams speak on the potential retail fall-out from the general election and the issues they want addressed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Record Store Day and the rise of retro retail
This Saturday, shoppers will flock to independent vinyl stores to snap up the latest and rarest LPs on the tenth annual Record Store Day.
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OpinionOpinion: Have stores reached peak digital?
Shoppers’ contradictory desires are making things tricky for the operators of physical stores.
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AnalysisFrom Chelsea Girl to River Island: 11 retail rebrands
Last month both Staples and Games Workshop unveiled new monikers across their entire estates. Retail Week looks at other retail rebrands over the years.
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OpinionWaterstones row: Are its unbranded stores fair or foul?
Waterstones has been forced to defend itself after opening a clutch of unbranded bookshops. Is the retailer’s move fair game or foul play? Cast your vote below.
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NewsRetail diary: Bunnings, Waterstones and Potter madness
Waterstones gives one customer an exclusive shopping experience, and Bunnings leaves its customers a little flushed.
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NewsWaterstones' revival rolls on despite Brexit fears
Waterstones is on track to deliver a second consecutive year of profits as its turnaround continues, boss James Daunt has revealed.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Standard Life to oppose Sports Direct’s pay policy and Schroders sells its French Connection stake
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GalleryTop of the Shops: The top 30 UK stores by design
The top 30 stores in the UK that highlight retail design at its very best, making them a top destination for consumers.
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NewsSainsbury's exits digital entertainment and offloads ebook business
Sainsbury’s is to close its digital entertainment arm and hand off its ebook business to online bookseller Kobo to streamline its offer.
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AnalysisEtail evolution: A look at Amazon’s website through the years
Amazon’s online retail offer has been industry-leading since its inception, but how has its ecommerce website developed?
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DataMarket monitor: Amazon maintains strong lead in entertainment market
Amazon sees a very small drop in share of total entertainment (26.7 to 26.7%) but maintains a strong lead.