More on Me + Em – Page 1047
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How are retailers reacting to the sugar tax?
How can retailers reduce the impact of the Sugar Tax?
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Gallery
Going it alone: why fashion chains are opening dedicated menswear stores
Leading fashion retailers say standalone menswear shops are where the money is, but is this just a few peacocks preening? John Ryan reports.
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Analysis
Infographic: Amazon Fresh is launched, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 17, 2016: Ajay Kavan on the launch of Amazon Fresh, Sports Direct on its BHS bid and the latest retail stats
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Mulberry and Marks & Spencer
Retail round-up on June 17, 2016: Mulberry profits escalate and Marks & Spencer partners with Energy4All for panel installation.
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Video
Watch: Sir Philip Green takes offence as MP asks if ego was at play
As Sir Philip Green’s committee neared an end, MP Iain Wright caused offence by asking if the tycoon’s ego affected the Sports Direct deal.
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Video
Watch: Sir Philip Green complains of MP 'staring' at him
In one of the more bizarre moments during the committee hearing Sir Philip Green explained how one MP was making him feel uncomfortable.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers must treat staff as an asset, not a cost
Retail is making some very uncomfortable headlines, and I’m sure I’m far from alone in feeling a mix of sadness, despair and resentment.
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News
Darty profits and sales rocket ahead of Fnac takeover
London-listed electricals retailer Darty said its retail profits advanced 24% to €93.1m ahead of Fnac’s tabled takeover of the business.
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News
Poundland boss admits 'we took our eye off the ball' owing to 99p Stores deal
Outgoing Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has blamed the “disruption” caused by the acquisition of 99p Stores for a sharp fall in profits.
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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News
Warmer weather lifts retail sales for second consecutive month
Retail sales shot up in May for the second consecutive month following the UK’s warmer weather, latest figures from the ONS show.
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Opinion
Opinion: Experience wins over convenience in the bid for customers
The city centre, it seems, may be the clear winner when it comes to the challenge of delivering a world-class customer experience.
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Opinion
Opinion: The retail benefits and pitfalls of smart device payments
Smartphones provide shoppers with a convenient and secure way to buy in-store, but will they be adopted as a mainstream payment method?
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Video
Watch: The top trends and changes in the Retail Week Power List 2016
Watch the team behind the Retail Week Power List discuss the top trends of this year as a new chart leader is revealed.
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Analysis
Twitter debate: Are ecommerce and supply chain teams working together effectively?
Join Retail Week and MetaPack for a Twitter debate on the importance of bringing the focuses of the different business functions together.
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News
Tesco ends 24-hour opening at a further 20 stores amid operational changes
Tesco is ending 24-hour opening in a further 20 supermarkets as part of wider operational changes affecting almost 50 of its larger stores.
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Opinion
Opinion: We must prove what success diversity can bring
As the momentum around our Be Inspired campaign continues to build, ambassador Fiona Lambert explains why the initiative is close to her heart.
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Opinion
Opinion: Will the real Sir Philip Green please stand up?
MPs’ grilling of Sir Philip Green over BHS gave a telling insight into the multifaceted character of the man dubbed ‘king of the high street’.
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News
Poundland profits tumble during “period of significant change”
Poundland has posted a fall in profits and like-for-likes during what the outgoing boss describes as a “period of significant change”.
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News
N Brown sales slip against "challenging market backdrop"
Fashion retailer N Brown has posted a 1.6% slide in product sales during its first quarter against a “challenging market backdrop”.