All Westfield articles – Page 6
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Opinion
Comment: American Eagle must do things differently in the UK
Is there sufficient difference between the multitude of US casualwear retailers to persuade shoppers to keep shopping?
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Gallery
In pictures: John Lewis opens first dedicated in-store opticians
Westfield Stratford is the location for the first John Lewis opticians, which opened this morning in a tie-up with glasses and sunglass company Luxottica.
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Analysis
Analysis: Westfield shopping centre’s second chance in Bradford
Plans for Westfield’s Bradford branch were abandoned in 2008, angering local residents. But as Retail Week discovers, things are back on track.
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News
Westfield London beats Chelsea and Knightsbridge to retail centre crown
Westfield London has beaten the Chelsea and Knightsbridge retail centres to the top spot of a ranking of the top 500 centres.
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Analysis
Analysis: What does Phone 4u’s collapse mean for the mobile retail market?
After Phones 4u’s sudden collapse, what does the future hold for the highly competitive and rapidly changing mobile phone retail landscape?
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Analysis
Analysis: How food offers are transforming retail destinations
Retail destinations are being transformed by new food and beverage outlets. Retail Week asks whether food really can serve up more retail sales.
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Gallery
In pictures: Inditex-owned Stradivarius makes its UK debut
Fashion giant Inditex opened the first UK store for its womenswear brand Stradivarius today at Westfield Stratford.
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News
TK Maxx owner to open raft of new stores as sales increase 6%
TJX Europe, the parent company of TK Maxx and HomeSense, recorded a jump in like-for-likes as it prepares to roll out new stores.
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News
John Lewis eyes move into opticians market
John Lewis is eyeing a launch into spectacles with the trial of an opticians in its Westfield Stratford and Cardiff stores.
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Gallery
Store gallery: M&S and Waitrose combine snacking with shopping
‘Grazing’ is a trend gaining traction in supermarkets as retailers look at new ways of engaging shoppers. Retail Week samples what is on offer.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What measures can retailers take to cut their energy bills?
Energy bills have risen by a whopping 37% in the last three years – bad news for the energy-intensive retail sector that needs plenty of power to ensure retail spaces provide comfortable shopping experiences.
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News
Australian stationer Smiggle to double store count before Christmas
Smiggle will open 10 new stores before Christmas in high profile locations including the Bullring, Westfield London and Meadowhall.
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Opinion
Comment: John Lewis’ Commonwealth support is smart marketing
The decision by John Lewis to support the forthcoming Commonwealth Games is a canny piece of marketing know-how.
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News
American Eagle to make UK debut this autumn
US fashion retailer American Eagle plans to open its first UK stores in the autumn.
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News
Westfield London launches PayPal app for car park payments
Westfield London has partnered with PayPal to allow shoppers to pay for parking using a mobile device at the Shepherds Bush centre.
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Analysis
Analysis: Shopping centre owners power up their portfolios
Radical shifts in technology and consumer behaviour are compelling shopping centre landlords to increase the innovation stakes.
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News
Inditex to launch Stradivarius store at Westfield Stratford
Spanish retail group Inditex is preparing to open its first UK Stradivarius store, nine months after launching the brand online.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Nike and JD Sports collaborate to open Crosstown Running
Nike and JD Sports collaborate to open Crosstown Running, a shop dedicated to shoes and clothes for runners, in Westfield London.
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Analysis
Website review: Dunelm Vs Lakeland
Giles Brookes, Senior partner at Twelve Studio, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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News
Westfield London extension approval paves way for new John Lewis store
Plans for a major extension to Westfield London to make space for a John Lewis department store and propel the centre to the top of the European ranking by floorspace have been given the nod.