More on Me + Em – Page 124
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News
HMV owner Putman moves closer to rescue deal for Wilko
HMV owner Doug Putman is said to be edging closer to buying a large portion of troubled retailer Wilko.
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News
Lululemon sales jump as revenue ‘exceeds expectations’
Lululemon has recorded strong sales and revenue growth that “exceeded expectations” as it continues to enhance its business model and product offering.
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Opinion
‘Successful digital transformation should also mean return on investment’
The current climate presents an opportunity for retailers to leverage the full spectrum of technological advancement, believes Alvarez & Marsal’s Erin Brookes
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Analysis
Five key factors driving Marks & Spencer’s turnaround
As Marks & Spencer returns to the FTSE 100 after a four-year absence, Retail Week looks at five key factors driving its turnaround.
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News
M&S launches challenge against government rejection of Marble Arch overhaul
Marks & Spencer is launching a legal challenge against a government decision to reject plans for the redevelopment of its flagship Marble Arch store.
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Wilko redundancies to go ahead as rescue bid collapses
Wilko redundancies will go ahead as a last-minute rescue bid from a private equity firm has fallen through.
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Revolution Beauty sales increase despite ‘well-publicised upheaval’
Revolution Beauty posted an increase in sales driven by the “relevance, affordability and strength of the Revolution Brand” despite “well-publicised upheaval” for the business.
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Hundreds of redundant Debenhams staff triumph in legal battle
A total of 419 former Debenhams employees who were made redundant following the retailer’s collapse have won a legal battle after a tribunal judge ruled Debenhams had “failed in its duty to consult with its staff”.
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M&S returns to FTSE 100 after four years
Marks & Spencer has returned to the FTSE 100 index after four years as its share price surged and its turnaround strategy paid off.
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Data
Fashion Forward: The top 10 retailers set to dominate fashion by 2026
Frasers Group, Next, Marks & Spencer, JD Sports and Primark will be fashion’s big five within three years. Retail Week investigates why
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Analysis
From source to sale: How retailers are making sense of sustainability
Climate change is accelerating and so are consumer’s environmental concerns. We explore how retailers are stepping up their eco-efforts with investments throughout the supply chain
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News
Retail footfall shows slow growth as consumers rein in spending
Footfall across UK retail destinations showed little growth in August as consumers limited their leisure trips.
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News
John Lewis unveils online Christmas shop for 2023
John Lewis has unveiled its online Christmas shop for 2023 as customer searches for gifts “double” in comparison to this time last year, according to the retailer.
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Interview
Q&A: Søstrene Grene CEO Mikkel Grene on its rapid UK expansion
Selling contemporary, Scandi-style home furnishings at affordable prices, it’s no surprise Søstrene Grene has been going down well with UK shoppers since it arrived from Denmark in 2016. Chief executive Mikkel Grene has ambitious plans to open 50 stores across the UK within the next few years and spoke to Retail Week about them
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News
The Perfume Shop price freeze saved customers £870k
The Perfume Shop said its price-freeze initiative, rolled out in late 2022, has saved UK shoppers more than £870,000 this year.
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Uniqlo names new CEO and COO in leadership shake-up
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has announced changes to Uniqlo’s senior leadership team, appointing Tadashi Yanai as chief executive and Daisuke Tsukagoshi as president and chief operating officer, starting from September 1.
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News
Superdry shares suspended as results delayed
Shares in fashion retailer Superdry have been suspended as full-year results were delayed.
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News
The Works posts profit fall but says strategy bearing fruit
Crafts, toys and books retailer The Works has posted a fall in full-year profits but said current trading is in line with expectations.
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News
M&S opens Wembley Stadium stores alongside healthy eating campaign
Marks & Spencer has opened two stores in Wembley Stadium and launched a grassroots football healthy eating campaign as it builds upon its partnership with the home nations’ football associations, following the women’s World Cup.
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Analysis
Price cuts vs promotional offers: what have the discounters decided?
As more customers turn to discount retailers during the cost-of-living crisis, Retail Week takes a look at what changes the value sector is making to appeal to a wider range of customers