More on Me + Em – Page 1300
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Findel sales rise 2.7% after 'strong' performance from Express Gifts
Findel said “strong” performance from its homewares business is set to drive group sales growth of 2.7% for the year ending March 27.
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Kingfisher to close 60 B&Q stores as new boss Véronique Laury restructures group
Kingfisher will close 60 B&Q stores as part of a radical restructure of the group as new boss Véronique Laury attempts to turn the business around.
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Retail footfall poised to jump 4.7% during Easter weekend
Footfall at shopping centres, retail parks and high streets is forecast to surge 4.7% over the Easter weekend as shoppers splurge their payday cash.
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Topps Tiles to launch hybrid format combining boutiques with warehouse stores
Topps Tiles is opening a hybrid store format that will combine its boutique format with its larger stores as it seeks to offer customers greater convenience.
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Analysis
At a glance: Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter as it merges with Yoox
Net-a-Porter merged with Yoox today. Retail Week takes a look at the luxury etailer’s vital statistics.
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Labour vows to maintain ‘most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7’
The Labour Party has promised to maintain the most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7 if it gains power in the general election.
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Evans Cycles swings to profit as Cotswold Outdoor owner eyes retailer
Evans Cycles has revealed it has returned to pre-tax profit as the sale of the business enters the latter stages.
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Opinion
Comment: How retailers can combat online fraud without frustrating genuine shoppers
How can online retailers keep cybercriminals at bay without making loyal shoppers jump through hoops to make a purchase?
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Store gallery: Budgens says convenience rivals are 'afraid' of its new concept stores
Budgens boss Mike Baker believes the grocer’s c-store rivals are “a little bit afraid” of its new-look concept stores.
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Sports Direct board labelled “dysfunctional” by Institute of Directors
The Sports Direct board has been labelled “dysfunctional” because it does not provide “sufficient check” on owner Mike Ashley’s powers.
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Opinion
Comment: SuperGroup’s tie-up with The Wire star Elba should enhance appeal
You don’t need to look very far to see that fashion retailer SuperGroup’s flagship Superdry brand has appeal beyond its target customers.
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Opinion
Comment: Thorntons is more Motel Chocolat than Hotel Chocolat
Everyday luxury, rather than price-conscious binging, is the order of the day on the evidence of Thorntons and Hotel Chocolat.
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B&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne to exit and Mr Bricolage deal falls apart
B&Q boss Kevin O’Byrne is to leave the company, which coincides with the collapse of parent company Kingfisher’s acquisition of Mr Bricolage.
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Sainsbury's boss Coupe eyes 1,500-strong convenience store estate
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe says the grocer could double its convenience estate to more than 1,500 stores and predicted that the big four may not exist in 10 years’ time.
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EBay and Argos partner to pilot new 'click and drop' scheme
EBay is partnering with Argos to trial a new ‘click and drop’ scheme that could help sellers cut the cost of delivering items to customers.
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Tesco hires Savills as it bids to raise cash with land sell-off
Tesco has begun selling off land once earmarked for new supermarkets in a move that could net the retailer hundreds of millions of pounds.
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Italian etailer Yoox enters running to acquire Net-a-Porter
Italian etailer Yoox has entered the running to acquire luxury fashion business Net-a-Porter after tabling a bid that could value the London-based firm at more than £1.3bn.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Net-a-Porter, Tesco, Argos and more
Retail news round-up on March 30, 2015: Yoox eyes Net-a-Porter.com acquisition, Tesco to sell development sites, eBay to trial ‘click and drop’ at Argos stores and more.
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Team behind Kiddicare launch digital merchandising start-up Elevaate
The team behind Kiddicare has launched a new venture that seeks to bring in-store merchandising opportunities to digital channels.
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Analysis
International news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.