More on Me + Em – Page 1137
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News
At a glance: Bunnings, the DIY retailer set to take over Homebase's stores
Homebase stores will eventually be rebranded as Bunnings under the ownership of Wesfarmers. We take a look at the Australian retailer.
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Zalando sales slow in fourth quarter as warm weather dents performance
Online fashion retailer Zalando’s sales growth slowed during its fourth quarter, but bosses hailed continued “strong” performance.
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Analysis
NRF: Blog day two – impact of ‘me-centricity’ on New York’s most innovative stores
US retailers are catering for a new trend in consumer behaviour – me-centricity – by providing bespoke shopping experiences.
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Next admits Companies Act infringement over dividend payments
Next has admitted a technical infringement of the Companies Act after a “procedural oversight” over the payment of special dividends.
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Holland & Barrett exposed over supplier demands as "challenging" year faced
Holland & Barrett has come under fire after it emerged that it sent a letter to suppliers asking for contributions to its investment plan.
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Maplin boosted by CCTV and drone sales as Christmas like-for-likes rise
Maplin has reported a 2.3% lift in like-for-likes over the Black Friday and Christmas period, boosted by sales of CCTV equipment and drones.
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ScS raises full-year profits forecast after strong Christmas and January Sales
Furniture and floorings specialist ScS has raised its full-year profits forecast after strong trading over the festive period and January Sales.
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MySale back in the black after southeast Asia sales boost
Flash-Sales etailer MySale is back in the black in its first half after being boosted by strong trading in southeast Asia.
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Video
Short Cuts: What impact will Homebase's acquisition have on DIY?
As Wesfarmers sets out on its ‘assault’ on the UK DIY market with its Homebase deal, is it time for B&Q, Wickes and Screwfix to worry?
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Debenhams to anchor retail and leisure extension at Intu Watford
Debenhams will anchor the 400,000 sq ft retail and leisure extension at Intu Watford shopping centre, Retail Week can reveal.
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Gallery
In-store experience crosses into the realm of the senses
Sensory marketing is a bold new frontier for retailers looking to stand out from the crowd, but does it make a material difference?
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News
Boux Avenue poaches Mothercare exec as it eyes global expansion
Boux Avenue is expecting overseas stores to soon outnumber its UK shops as it ramps up expansion overseas, driven by its first head of international.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Supermarkets
Retail news round-up on January 19, 2016: Supermarket sales growth.
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At a glance: Polish retailer LPP, the fashion giant nearing a UK debut
Polish fashion giant LPP is edging closer to a UK debut after agreeing a 25-year lease with BHS on its flagship Oxford Street store.
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Theo's choice: Guest editor Theo Paphitis sets the agenda for Retail Week
Industry tycoon Theo Paphitis, owner of Boux Avenue, Robert Dyas and Ryman and one-time Dragons’ Den star, guest edits Retail Week.
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Warehouse recruits Topshop’s Kate Walmsley as it relaunches brand
Warehouse will recruit Topshop digital director Kate Walmsley as its customer director as it relaunches as a more trend-led proposition.
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American Apparel rejects bid backing ex-boss Charney's return
American Apparel has rejected a $320m (£224m) bid from a group of investors backing the return of disgraced former boss Dov Charney.
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Data
Data: Retail share price index – January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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News
Wesfarmers to invest £500m in rebranded Homebase and names UK boss
Australian retailer Wesfarmers will invest £500m into its UK and Ireland operation after it buys Homebase and has named who will head it up.
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Analysis: What is the cost of convenience to the grocers?
Convenience has emerged as an important channel for the grocers but how do its economics stack up? Guest editor Theo Paphitis wanted to know.