More on Me + Em – Page 1187
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and Primark
Retail news round-up on October 16, 2015: Amazon eyes another data centre in Dublin and Primark’s second largest shop in Madrid to rival Zara.
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Analysis
WHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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Analysis
Walmart warning over profits and sales growth as ecommerce investments bite
Profit predictions might have been downgraded, but behind Walmart’s forecast is solid investment in its etail buisness. Here Planet Retail analyses the numbers.
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Analysis
Burberry's half-year results disappoint: What the analysts say
Burberry fell well short of forecasted sales growth in its half-year results, here’s what the analysts had to say about the results.
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Analysis
Infographic: The importance of weather forecasts in retail planning
Using data from the Met Office and IGD, these infographics show how food retailers and suppliers are making use of weather data.
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Analysis
The British public are falling out of love with traditional loyalty programmes
M&S’s new scheme aims to ‘spark’ customers, but has it done enough to keep loyalty alight?
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Analysis
Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey pleads not guilty over USC job losses
Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey has pleaded not guilty over a charge relating to the collapse of fashion retail chain USC and will face trial next March.
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Opinion
Blog: Peak trading preparation for retail supply chains
With the peak trading season just around the corner, how prepared are retail supply chains for the spending event of the year?
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Analysis
Nick Bubb's verdict: Don't judge WHSmith by the state of its stores
After a summer of poor PR, does WHSmith’s comment today about “evolving our customer proposition” imply a change of stance?
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Analysis
Jones Bootmaker and Brantano poised to be acquired by Alteri
Jones Bootmaker and Brantano could have new owners “within two weeks” after Alteri Investors entered into exclusive talks to acquire the retailers.
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Analysis
EBay renews Argos tie-up to extend click-and-drop service nationwide
EBay has signed a multi-year partnership with Argos that will allow the online marketplace’s sellers to drop-off products at stores nationwide for delivery.
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Opinion
As Black Friday looms retailers must be prepared to manage expectations
Whether you like it or not, Black Friday is here to stay and retailers must ready themselves for an even bigger event this year.
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Analysis
Booker boss Wilson outlines strategy for Londis and Budgens stores
Charles Wilson has pinpointed three key priorities in his bid to revitalise the Londis and Budgens chains.
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Analysis
Game invests 'heavily' in Multiplay and prepares for virtual reality gaming
Game is to invest “heavily” in its Multiplay business and is preparing to exploit the virtual reality gaming market as it adapts for the digital age.
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Analysis
Store of the week: The novel design of a Discworld-themed emporium
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series has inspired a store owner to create an emporium filled with weird and wonderful objects.
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Analysis
Large retailers to be hit with bill for an extra £25.6m for living wage by 2020
Large retailers could see their wage bills rise by an average of £25.6m by 2020 as a result of the Government’s national living wage.
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Analysis
Supermarkets face Government consultation over price comparisons
The Government is poised to launch a consultation into how supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
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Analysis
Store gallery: How the Co-op's new Isle of Wight store is going local
The Southern Co-operative’s new store in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight shows how supermarkets can make an impact on a budget.
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Analysis
Burberry second-quarter sales hit by China slowdown
Burberry has reported a slowdown in sales as it felt the impact of a challenging global luxury market, particularly in China and Hong Kong.