More on Me + Em – Page 1304
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NewsWalmart launches its own mobile payment service after shunning Apple Pay
Walmart is poised to go toe-to-toe with technology giant Apple after launching its own mobile payment service via its existing smartphone app.
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NewsSports Direct boss Dave Forsey vows to "reflect" on latest controversy
Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey has said he will “reflect” on the latest controversy surrounding the retailer as its share price dived today.
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NewsThe White Company targets US stores as part of ambitious expansion plans
The White Company is hunting for physical sites in the US as the retailer aims to expand its American arm over the next ten years.
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NewsMoonpig.com partners with Zappar on augmented reality greeting cards
Moonpig.com has teamed up with augmented reality company Zappar on a series of personalised greetings cards and an accompanying app.
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NewsDarty first-half profits surge 71% following growth initiatives
Pre-tax profits at French electricals specialist Darty surged 71% to €24.3m (£17.5m) in its first half after plans for growth paid off.
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NewsMulberry edges back into profit as online sales jump 20%
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has returned to the black in its half-year as the retailer continues to push its multichannel offer.
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws
The European Commission has revealed plans to simplify cross-border ecommerce laws between countries belonging to the EU.
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OpinionOpinion: The marketing mix is dead. Long live the customer mix
When it comes to retaining your customers for the long term, rather than just for Christmas, retailers need to consider the ‘6 Ws’.
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NewsZara owner Inditex reports 20% hike in profits amid store expansion plan
Zara owner Inditex’s net profit rose 20% to €2.02bn (£1.46bn) during the nine months to October 31.
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NewsOcado fourth-quarter sales jump 13% as order numbers continue to grow
Online grocer Ocado has reported a 13% jump in fourth-quarter retail sales to £351.8m as order numbers also climbed.
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NewsSports Direct profits rise as it drives sales of higher quality products
Sports Direct has reported a 3.6% jump in underlying pre-tax profits during its first half as it drove higher sales of better quality products.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should take heart despite golden quarter woes
Reports of disappointing trading in November after Black Friday weekend do not bode badly for retail in the countdown to Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 10, 2015: Workers at Morrisons launch legal action against grocer, and Sports Direct could be queried over working practices.
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NewsChristmas spend to hit £16bn with discounters to win share
Christmas spend is set to rise to £16bn this year with discounters winning market share across food and general merchandise, according to analysts.
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AnalysisPeople moves: End of an era at McColl’s and all the moves in November
James Lancaster to step aside at McColl’s, Pets at Home’s Phil Hackney leaves for Shop Direct and Tim Bettley joins The Original Factory Shop.
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NewsTopshop partners with Appear Here on flagship store pop-up concessions
Topshop has partnered with retail property start-up Appear Here to launch pop-up concessions in its flagship Oxford Circus store.
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NewsThe White Company full-year profits nearly double to £12.8m
Profits at fashion and homewares retailer The White Company soared 97% in the year to the end of March after a shift in buying strategy.
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NewsHouse of Fraser boosted by online as third-quarter sales and profits up
Department store House of Fraser has reported a rise in third-quarter sales and profits helped by a jump in online revenues.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The fulfilment challenge as Black Friday moves online
As Black Friday shifts online, retailers are feeling the pressure and looking to more efficient and creative ways to deliver products.
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NewsTesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies slumps to £48.4m loss
Tesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies has slumped to a full-year pre-tax loss of £48.4m after writing down the value of its portfolio.