More on Me + Em – Page 1391
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News
Eric Pickles dismisses 'Tesco tax' and blasts proposal as 'lazy'
The Government has dismissed calls for a ‘Tesco Tax’ that would have meant supermarkets and other big retailers would pay extra in business rates.
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Waitrose appoints Ross Avery as new ecommerce director
Waitrose has promoted Ross Avery, the grocer’s present head of strategy, to the position of ecommerce director to oversee its websites.
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Target offers free shipping to all customers in run-up to Christmas
Target is offering free shipping on all products on its website in the run-up to Christmas as it seeks to lure customers from rivals.
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October retail sales perform robustly as clothing bounces back, says CBI
High street sales growth remained robust in October as the clothing sector bounced back after a mild September, according to the CBI.
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Google launches research tool with shopping data from 150,000 people
Google has launched a free Consumer Barometer tool offering retailers insights into online shopping based on data from 46 countries.
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Boohoo.com offers customers bricks-and-mortar access with New York pop-up
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com is offering consumers bricks-and-mortar access to the brand through a pop-up store in New York.
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Opinion
Comment: Christmas – the lights are on but is anyone buying?
The fall in consumer spending in September is not good news for the long-suffering high street retailer.
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International retailers Auchan and Metro strike joint buying partnership
German giant Metro and French powerhouse Auchan have struck a joint purchasing partnership designed to make the most of their strength when negotiating with suppliers.
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In pictures: Selfridges unveils fairytale-themed Christmas at Oxford Street flagship
Selfridges has launched its ‘storytelling’ Christmas displays that draw inspiration from fairytales including Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel.
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US retailer Sears Holdings eyes further 100 store closures
Struggling US retailer Sears has accelerated its store closure plan and is expected to unveil a further 100 closures as part of its turnaround plan.
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Opinion
Blog: Customer expectations outpacing retail fulfilment capability
Over a third of UK retailers who claim to be omnichannel retailers have experienced an increase in customer complaints.
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Topshop teams up with Beyoncé to launch streetwear brand
Sir Philip Green’s Topshop has teamed up with pop superstar Beyoncé to launch a streetwear brand featuring sports and fitness clothing.
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Opinion
Comment: There is more than one reason for Homebase’s store closures
There is more than changing consumer habits behind the decision by Homebase, the DIY retailer, to close a tranche of its stores.
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Opinion
Comment: Why direct mail is undergoing a retail revival
As Next and Very.co.uk use direct mail to create personalised offers for their customers, is the trend undergoing a resurgence?
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Office owner gears up for sale or float as it expands internationally
Office is accelerating plans to expand across Europe as the footwear retailer’s owners consider a sale or an IPO of the company.
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UPDATED: Mothercare raises £100m as shareholders take up underwritten rights issue
Mothercare has raised £100m that it will invest in its digital transformation and a business overhaul after underwriters found subscribers for the rump of its rights issue.
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Tesco reviews bonus of new boss Dave Lewis following accounting scandal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is in discussions about a new bonus deal as the board reviews executive pay following the retailer’s accounting scandal.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers are too complacent about data security
Payment card data has long been a target for cyber criminals, but over the last 12 months we have seen major compromises in the US retail sector.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Office, Morrisons and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 27, 2014: Office owners explore sale or float; Morrisons hikes prices on several products; Tesco boss admits exec pay under review.
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Analysis
Argos sets sights on a youth audience with live-streamed in-store gigs
An Argos store is not an obvious place for a gig, but nonetheless the retailer is putting on events with acts including Katy B and Eliza Doolittle.