More on Me + Em – Page 1195
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Analysis
Morrisons scraps price-match scheme in favour of 'simpler' loyalty card
Morrisons has abandoned its Match & More price-match scheme and is poised to introduce a “simpler” loyalty card system in its place.
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International analysis: New Aldi and Lidl formats driving 'supermarketisation'
These days the retail press is full of stories about new concept stores for the leading discount store operators Aldi and Lidl.
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Retail Diary: Secret Sales gets stuck in the mud as Aldi hits the right note
Brotherly love is no Secret at Tough Mudder, Aldi bids to strike a chord with new service and Retail Week cheques out of Bank of England event.
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How booksellers are priming for a retail comeback on 'Super Thursday'
Bricks-and-mortar bookshops have long been under attack from the threat of ecommerce but the sector is now preparing for a turnaround.
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Analysis
Christo Wiese's Brait ups stake in frozen food retailer Iceland to 57%
Brait, the investment vehicle of South African billionaire Christo Wiese, has boosted its shareholding in frozen food chain Iceland to 57%.
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Analysis
American Apparel files for bankruptcy protection in the US
Troubled US fashion retailer American Apparel has filed for bankruptcy protection, buy its boss says it can become a “stronger” company.
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Analysis
Plastic bag levy takes effect but industry upset over exemptions
Large retailers of more than 250 employees must start charging their customers 5p for a plastic bag from today under a new law.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury’s, Tesco, HMV and Iceland
Retail news round-up on October 5, 2015: Sainsbury’s queried over supplier income disclosures, Tesco results, HMV’s overseas expansion and Brait ups stake in Iceland.
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Analysis
Next week in retail: Results from Ted Baker, Tesco and DFS
Retail Week presents a round-up of what to look out for next week, including a half-year update from Tesco and full-year figures from DFS.
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Analysis
Coast chief executive Kate Bostock stands down after two years
Coast chief executive Kate Bostock has stood down from the role and the retailer will now be led by Andrew Skinner, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Walmart to axe 450 jobs as it restructures head office team
US retail titan Walmart will wield the axe on 450 jobs at its headquarters in Arkansas as it restructures its management team.
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Analysis: Tesco's international arm will face scrutiny at its half-year update
Tesco is expected to post positive interims next week, but its struggling overseas operations are set to face a brighter than usual spotlight.
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Analysis
Is the plastic bag levy a marketing opportunity or threat?
In just a few days, a simple trip to the shops in cities, towns and villages across England will never be the same again for consumers.
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Video
Watch: Find out what is coming next in personalisation
Experts share their thoughts and expectations about which new technologies will raise the bar in personalisation.
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Analysis
Apple gears up for overhaul of 'tired and outdated' Regent Street store
Apple is undertaking a major redesign of its flagship Regent Street store and is reportedly set to relocate its Birmingham store.
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McColl's chairman John Coleman steps down with immediate effect
McColl’s chairman John Coleman has stepped down from his role with immediate effect “to focus on new opportunities”, the retailer has revealed.
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Retailers should build emotional currency to win hearts rather than minds
When it comes to hard gigs in marketing, there can be few tougher than selling the benefits of mouthwash. Listerine has taken a new approach
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Video
Watch: What do Debenhams, Iceland and EE think about apprenticeships?
Attendees at the Retail Week learndirect think tank share their views on apprenticeships and talent management in retail.
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Analysis
Amazon to pull sales of Apple and Google video-streaming devices
Amazon is to halt the sale of video-streaming devices from rivals Google and Apple that aren’t compatible with its own media service.
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Analysis
Store gallery: Loaf moves into bricks-and-mortar with 'Loaf Shack' launch
Furniture etailer Loaf has opened what it claims to be “the most laid-back store in Britain” as it ventures into bricks and mortar.