More on Me + Em – Page 1144
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Analysis
Opinion: How consumers really shopped over the festive period
What can retailers learn from consumer spending habits during the golden quarter of 2015 to help them succeed in the year ahead?
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Video
The Retail Week: Sainsbury's bid, M&S and Sports Direct with Tony Shiret
Tony Shiret joins the team to discuss Christmas trading results, Sainsbury’s bid for Home Retail and Sports Direct’s profit warning.
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News
Jack Wills appoints new finance boss as part of business shake-up
Fashion retailer Jack Wills has named a new finance boss after the current incumbent quit the business following its decision not to float.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury’s and Argos tie-up? Advisors will do well out of that
A few years ago sales at Argos started to decline, so the retailer hired a consultancy to tell it where it was going wrong.
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News
Sports Direct warns on profits after mild weather hampers sales
Sports Direct has warned it will miss its full-year profits forecast as worsening trading conditions and mild weather have hit its performance.
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Opinion
Opinion: Retailers cash in as shoppers fall back in love with film
Blockbuster movies released in 2015 ensured it was a landmark year for video as retailers unlocked value through in-store experiences.
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News
Signet Jewelers reports 5% sales growth over Christmas period
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of UK retail brands H Samuel and Ernest Jones, said sales rose 5% to $1.95bn (£1.33bn) over the Christmas period.
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News
Theo Paphitis brands report strong Christmas and full-year performance
Theo Paphitis Retail Group has revealed robust trading over Christmas and the full year, with Boux Avenue leading the way.
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News
Fashion chain Bonmarché names Geraldine Higgins as product director
Value fashion chain Bonmarché has hired former Monsoon brand director Geraldine Higgins as product director.
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News
John Lewis post-Christmas sales soar 23% but Waitrose slips 2.5%
John Lewis has reported a strong start to the New Year, with sales surging 23% in the week to January 2 – however Waitrose saw sales dip 2.5%.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Jacqueline Gold awarded New Year’s Honours
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold receiving a CBE in the New Year’s Honours.
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Analysis
Consumer 2016: How shifting demographics will change the shape of retail
The population is changing in age, ethnic mix and household size, and these demographic shifts have significant implications for retailers.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Co-op, Morrisons and Apple
Retail news round-up on January 8, 2016: Co-op faces malpractice allegations, Apple's retail boss scoops a whopping $25.8m and Morrisons' creative account.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How to increase social media conversions
How can retailers increase conversions on social media?
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News
Boots gets boost from online as first-quarter sales rise
Boots has revealed a slight lift in sales in its first quarter driven by an 11.2% jump in online sales.
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Analysis
Analysis: How will Steve Rowe turn M&S's fashion fortunes around?
Incoming M&S boss Steve Rowe has his work cut out for him, despite racking up around a quarter of a century at the retail stalwart.
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News
Dunelm’s Will Adderley takes 5% stake in French Connection
Dunelm Group founding family member Will Adderley has taken a 5.16% stake in French Connection through his investment vehicle WA Capital.
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Analysis
Analysis: What next for Marc Bolland as he prepares to leave M&S?
After revealing plans to exit Marks & Spencer in April, what does the future have in store for chief executive Marc Bolland?
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News
Social media advertising gains popularity but still disruptive, says Mintel
While social media users are increasingly likely to engage with advertising many still consider it distracting, research from Mintel shows.
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Analysis
Analysis: Marc Bolland's successes and failures as M&S boss
Marc Bolland is stepping down as boss of M&S in April after six years at the helm. Retail Week looks back at his key milestones.