More on Me + Em – Page 1130
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Analysis
Analysis: EBay's international results paint a disappointing picture
EBay’s latest figures reveal a lacklustre performance over the golden quarter and signal weak results for its full-year trading.
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News
Sainsbury's talks to acquire Home Retail Group stall over valuation
Sainsbury’s hopes of acquiring Argos owner Home Retail Group hang in the balance because the retailers cannot agree a price.
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Analysis
Opinion: Amazon only getting started as it passes $100bn sales mark
Etail giant Amazon shows no sign of backing down after breaking through the $100bn barrier in annual US sales for the first time.
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News
Consumer confidence rises but negativity surrounding UK economy persists
Consumer confidence rose in January as shoppers eyed big purchases despite outlooks on the general economic situation remaining pessimistic.
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News
Tesco to axe 24-hour opening at 76 of its larger stores
Tesco is calling time on 24-hour opening at 76 of its larger supermarkets as the grocer seeks to make “more efficient use” of resources.
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News
Findel warns on profits after tough trading and currency woes
Findel has warned that its full-year profits will be lower than expected after a tough third quarter and the impact of currency movements.
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News
John Lewis enhances online fashion offer with visual search tool pilot
John Lewis has partnered with tech firm Cortexica on a search tool that allows shoppers to find similar products on its website.
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Number of full-time retail jobs falls amid ‘uncertain’ outlook
The number of full-time retail jobs fell during the fourth quarter of 2015 as experts warned of “serious concerns” for the sector’s labour market.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis sales rise driven by electricals and homewares
John Lewis has reported a 7.1% surge in weekly sales driven by the performance of its electricals, home and technology ranges.
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Amazon misses estimates despite posting most profitable quarter ever
Amazon has swung to a full-year profit driven by its most profitable quarter ever, but the etailer’s earnings failed to impress investors.
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Video
The Retail Week: Sainsbury's investors, Bargain Booze MD and Tesco GCA
The Retail Week team is joined by Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Mike Dennis to discuss the top stories from across the industry this week.
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News
Agenda: Online grocer Ocado to reveal full-year trading figures
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from Ocado and half-year updates from Conviviality and DFS all on the agenda.
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Data: Two million retail jobs at risk from rise of automation, says Deloitte
The number of retail and wholesale jobs is poised to plummet by 2 million in the next 20 years, driven by automated technology and online retail.
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Analysis
Infographic: Jobs at risk at Brantano and Asda plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, January 29, 2016: The Range’s Chris Dawson on decision-making, store openings and closures, plus more.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Reiss, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 29, 2016: Reiss seeks minority investor to help fuel international growth and John Lewis picks Cortexica's image recognition software.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Health and safety rules overhauled for retailers
How should retailers prepare for updated health and safety rules?
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News
Card Factory removes handles from plastic bags to dodge 5p levy
Card Factory is offering its customers plastic bags without handles in order to sidestep the Government’s plastic bag 5p levy.
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Opinion
Opinion: Beacons and the importance of diversity in retail technology
Beacons have been trialled by retailers across various sectors – does the technology offer sufficient insight to justify the cost?
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News
Former Morrisons exec launches task force to tackle retail productivity
Former Morrisons executive and Labour Party adviser Norman Pickavance is heading up a task force to tackle pay rates and productivity in retail.
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News
Strong dollar and mild weather dent H&M profits in fourth quarter
H&M has revealed a strong dollar and mild weather affected profits but the fashion giant said it would continue its global store expansion.