Store Layout
This coverage examines store layout strategies and trends shaping the UK retail environment. Reporting highlights design innovations, shopper behaviour insights, technology integration, merchandising approaches, and case studies from leading retailers — providing retail executives, operations managers, and brand professionals with guidance on optimising in-store experience and driving commercial performance.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneDIY
Dobbies reopens Hungerford store after refurbishment
Dobbies has relaunched its garden centre in Hungerford following refurbishment, marking the third upgrade in the chain’s national investment programme. The overhaul includes a wider selection of plants and gardening products, with the company working with new and existing suppliers to expand its range. New compost lines and a bespoke…
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May- 2025 -9 MayDIY
Dobbies unveils revamped Cadnam store
Dobbies Garden Centre has revealed it has relaunched its Cadnam store as part of a nationwide refurbishment programme. This is the second in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across the store estate. At Dobbies Cadnam, the team has worked closely with new and existing suppliers to increase its plants and…
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Nov- 2024 -19 NovemberAdvice
Melissa Minkow: Bridging Retail Innovation and Consumer-Centric Solutions
Melissa Minkow, Global Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T, has built a career fusing customer insights with transformative technology. From her early days at Anthropologie to leading retail innovation strategies for global clients, her journey is a testament to how curiosity, expertise, and vision can reshape an industry. “I like to…
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6 NovemberFeatures
How to prepare your store for the holiday season
Act early and hire extra staff As mentioned earlier, the holiday season tends to attract more people to stores and this can sometimes make the store management overwhelmed especially if they are understaffed. Hiring additional staff for the festive period can significantly ease the holiday rush for retail businesses. With…
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Jun- 2024 -21 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-21/6/24
UK retail sales saw a notable increase of 2.9% in May 2024, reversing a 1.8% decline in April. According to the Office for National Statistics, sales volumes rose across various sectors, with clothing retailers and furniture stores rebounding after poor weather in April. Over the three months to May 2024,…
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21 JuneHigh Street
Card Factory to engage shareholders after AGM revolt
Card Factory has announced that it will engage with shareholders after a revolt over the reelection of its chair. The greetings card retailer saw nearly a quarter of shareholders vote against the reelection of Paul Moody. Moody joined the business in July 2020 as executive chair and saw 24.87% of…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilHigh Street
Card Factory profits soar 25% amid strong store trading
Card Factory has welcomed a strong year of trading, as pre-tax profit soared 25% to £65.6m in FY24, largely boosted by its store performances.Over the period, revenues rose by 10.3% to £510.9m, with total store revenue up by 8.7%, including contribution from 26 net new store openings during the year.…
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Mar- 2024 -1 MarchFeatures
Five ways to enhance in-store experience
Customers’ in-store experiences are thought to act as triggers for their purchasing decisions. Therefore, developing a genuinely distinctive retail customer experience could be the difference between getting new customers and slipping into the background in a highly competitive industry like retail. Consumers today seek for remarkable experiences rather than just…
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1 MarchFeatures
Top security measures to combat shoplifting
Retailers have recently reported that they are increasingly dealing with a problem of shoplifting in addition to the rising cost of living issues and inflation. Police recorded 342,343 shoplifting offences in England and Wales in 2022/23, up 24% on the previous 12 months. Additionally, according to Co-op’s newly published data,…
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Jan- 2024 -21 JanuaryAdvice
A practical guide to visual merchandising for retailers
Understand your target audience Before diving into visual merchandising, take the time to understand your target audience. Who are your customers? What are their preferences, lifestyles, and shopping behaviours? The better you know your audience, the more effectively you can tailor your displays to appeal to their interests and needs.…
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