More on Me + Em – Page 1171
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Gallery
Store of the week: Tesco in Queensway is a leap forward for convenience
The new Tesco convenience store on London’s Queensway has a distinctly urban feel, which marks out a point of difference in the grocery sector.
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Analysis
Halfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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News
Topshop launch contactless payment-enabled accessories range
Fashion retailer Topshop has partnered with Barclaycard on a range of accessories that incorporate bPay contactless payment technology.
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Opinion
Opinion: Sainsbury’s resilience is key for future growth
The latest results from Sainsbury’s demonstate that its plans are working despite the strong headwinds facing the grocery market.
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News
Zalando third-quarter sales soar but rising costs hamper earnings
Online fashion retailer Zalando has revealed its third-quarter sales soared 42% but pre-tax losses widened because of rising costs.
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News
Burberry reduces size of Hong Kong flagship to cope with Asia slowdown
Burberry is seeking to deal with a sales slowdown in its Asian business by dramatically reducing the size of its Hong Kong flagship store.
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Opinion
Blog: How can grocers help in the battle against food waste?
A recent campaign by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is attempting to draw attention to the UK’s huge food waste. What can the supermarkets do to help?
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News
Halfords bags Sir Bradley Wiggins to launch new kid's bike range
Halfords is launching a new children’s bike range next year in conjunction with Olympian and Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins.
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News
Asda unveils collect-and-return service for third-party retailers
Asda has launched a service to allow customers to collect and return orders from other retailers in-store as it refocuses its fulfilment offer.
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Gallery
Store gallery: The verdict on Oxford Street's Christmas window displays
Christmas is just around the corner and several Oxford Street retailers have already lifted the curtain on spectacular seasonal windows.
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Analysis
In the news: The Original Factory Shop's new commercial director profiled
With nearly 30 years’ experience in the fashion and value markets, Tim Bettley is uniquely tailored to his new role at The Original Factory Shop.
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News
Burberry profits up despite flat revenues after crackdown on discretionary spend
Burberry has increased profits despite flat revenues in its first half after a reduction in performance-related pay and a crackdown on discretionary spend.
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News
Conviviality half-year sales boosted after Matthew Clark deal
Conviviality has reported a 38% jump in half-year sales helped by the acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark.
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News
Card Factory nine-month sales up 7.9% after new stores boost
Card Factory has revealed its nine-month sales rose 7.9% helped by new store openings and its growing online business.
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News
Yoox Net-a-Porter reveals additional cost savings and jump in revenues and profits
Yoox Net-a-Porter has reported its merger is progressing “very well” as it increases its cost savings targets and reveals a jump in revenue and profits for the first nine months of 2015.
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News
Halfords first-half profits drop after 'disappointing' cycling performance
Halfords has reported a drop in first-half pre-tax profits following a disappointing cycling performance in its second quarter.
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News
Kingfisher overhauls IT platform to revolutionise in-store technology
Kingfisher has launched a new tech platform that will allow B&Q stores to introduce in-aisle payments and a one-hour click-and-collect service next year.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, BhS, Asda and more
Retail news round-up on November 12, 2015: Liberal Democrats back longer Sunday trading, Bhs eyes more funding, and ex-Asda marketing boss joins Homebase
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News
Lidl unveils 'store of the future' amid £1.5bn property investment
Lidl has launched the first of a raft of new concept stores as it injects £1.5bn into revamping and expanding its UK estate.
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News
Tesco poised to make up to £19m from Diwali celebrations
Tesco is swooping in on this year’s Diwali celebrations by stocking products related to the Hindu festival across 240 of its stores.