More on Me + Em – Page 1044
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Snapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.
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Archie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.
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Waitrose launches full roll-out of 'scan as you shop' mobile app
Waitrose has rolled out its Quick Check ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app to all of its stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
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Morrisons vows to re-employ My Local staff if convenience chain collapses
Morrisons has vowed to re-employ all of the chain’s former workers who could be left jobless if My Local plunges into administration.
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Watch: Boots launches app for store staff to drive bricks-and-mortar sales
Boots joins forces with Apple and IBM to create an app for store staff that uses analytics to monitor in-store availability and customer reviews.
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Retail leaders back Remain campaign in last-minute letter
Ocado’s boss and Dixons Carphone’s chairman are among 1,280 business leaders to have signed a new letter backing the Remain campaign.
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Uniqlo and Morrisons new entries in Retail Week's Top of the Shops
Uniqlo and Morrisons have made it into Retail Week’s definitive ranking of the country’s best stores, Top of the Shops.
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H&M first-half profits fall as currency conversions continue to bite
H&M profits continued to fall in its first-half despite increased sales as unseasonable weather and volatility of the US dollar hurt results.
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Sir Philip Green’s wife asked by MPs to provide evidence to BHS inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s wife Tina has been contacted by MPs to provide information on her prior ownership of BHS and off-shore accounts.
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Debenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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Analysis
Store of the week: Clarks inspires with inventive window displays
The footwear retailer has used simple yet effective, seasonal displays to draw shoppers’ attention at its Regent Street store, finds John Ryan.
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Retail Voice
Opinion: Five ways retailers can take the headache out of returns
eCommera reflects on the top five ways retailers can manage returns cost-effectively and how ever-improving technology can help.
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Analysis
Analysis: The loyalty lessons retailers can learn from other sectors
Beyond retail, loyalty schemes offer much more than discounts, something the high street must adopt if it wants shoppers to feel truly valued.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and BHS
Retail round-up on June 22, 2016: Amazon UK to remove Chinese traders and Lady Tina Green to face questions from MPs
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Watch: Ikea is testing smaller-format stores to increase accessibility
Ikea is testing a number of smaller “order and collect” units. We visit its Aberdeen store to see how it has scaled down its offer.
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My Local on the brink of collapse, 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, has filed an intention to appoint administrators, putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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Sports Direct eyes joint bid for stores of US chain Sports Authority
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 200 stores from the collapsed US retail chain Sports Authority.
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Opinion
Theo Paphitis: I'm voting for a Brexit as EU is 'failed experiment'
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has revealed he will be voting for the UK to leave the EU. Here he shares his thoughts on why:
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Data: Amazon Fresh at least 17% cheaper than big four rivals, study reveals
Amazon’s Fresh grocery proposition is at least 17% cheaper than each of its mainstream supermarket rivals, according to a new study.
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John Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.