More on Me + Em – Page 1049
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Holland and Barrett and more
Retail round-up on June 15, 2016: Goldman's European chief faces pressure to appear before MPs probing BHS demise and Holland & Barrett demands price cuts from suppliers.
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Ex-BHS owner Sir Philip Green confirms he will face MPs
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green says he will appear before a parliamentary inquiry as questioning over the retailer’s collapse continues.
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Snapchat squares up to Facebook as it extends ad capabilities
Snapchat, which launched ad capabilities on its platform a year ago, has unveiled a host of improvements to snare retailers looking to advertise via social media.
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Analysis
BHS: Six questions Sir Philip Green is likely to face from MPs at hearing
As Sir Philip Green’s parliamentary inquiry looms, what questions will he have to answer about his involvement in BHS and its collapse?
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Sainsbury's pilots one-hour delivery via Chop Chop mobile app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app that promises one-hour delivery to its customers as the grocer steps up its fulfilment drive.
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MPs call for government to consider tax on online-only retailers
MPs have urged the government to consider introducing a tax on online-only retailers to level the playing field with bricks-and-mortar shops.
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Waterstones boss warns of job cuts if UK votes for Brexit
Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt has warned staff that a Brexit would have “adverse” effects and result in job losses.
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My Local hires KPMG to explore strategic options following tough trading
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, is in talks with advisers over strategic options following lacklustre trading.
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John Lewis and Waitrose buoyed by Queen's birthday and Euro 2016
John Lewis and Waitrose enjoyed sales uplifts last week as the Queen’s 90th birthday and the start of Euro 2016 boosted performance.
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Inflation edges up in May as food prices continue to fall
The UK’s inflation rate increased last month due to rising leisure costs, although grocery and clothing costs continued to drop.
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Opinion
Opinion: How can Marks & Spencer become great again in fashion?
Fifty years ago Marks & Spencer sold clothes that mum bought for whole the family.
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Mike Ashley considers bid for Debenhams' Ireland operations
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is reportedly looking at a bid for Debenhams’ Ireland business via Irish department store chain Heatons.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, retail jobs and more
Retail round-up on June 14, 2016: Matalan owner says he dropped BHS offer 'on his own', and retail job to suffer due to living wage and Brexit uncertainty.
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Findel admits ‘need to improve’ after drop in full-year profits
Findel has reported a 10.6% drop in pre-tax profits before exceptionals to £24.8m following a “more challenging than expected” year.
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Cost of national living wage and Brexit uncertainty hits retail jobs
Jobs in the retail sector could fall to their lowest level in five years as the cost of the national living wage (NLW) starts to take its toll on retailers.
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Ted Baker reveals soaring sales amid ‘challenging conditions’
Ted Baker has revealed an uplift in sales despite “challenging external trading conditions” as it continues to expand internationally.
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Analysis
Store of the week: McDonald's surprises with inspiring Oxford Street branch
The golden arches gleam with a bright interior design that uses technology to make dining fun and efficient, finds John Ryan.
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Analysis
Power List: New bosses at Net-a-Porter, Boots and Asda profiled
How high up Retail Week’s Power List of the most influential retailers will these three recently appointed bosses be placed?
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Industry chiefs lock horns with ministers in first retail roundtable
Business minister Anna Soubry has branded a meeting with industry chiefs an “important milestone” as the government ups its dialogue with retailers.
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Analysis
Profile: Who is Asda's incoming chief executive Sean Clarke?
It’s fair to say Asda shocked the retail market this morning when it named Sean Clarke as its next president and chief executive.