More on Me + Em – Page 1435
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Analysis
Comment: Retailers should focus on their strategy and forget competition
Retailers must remember that while competitive pricing is important, remaining focused on their core offering and target market is essential.
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Opinion
Comment: The business of being happy
We retailers are in the happiness business. We want our customers to be happy so they will keep coming back, and need our staff to be happy because there is no bigger turn-off than a miserable face.
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News
Grocery sales values fall for first time since records began
July was the first time the amount spent in food stores fell year on year since records began in 1989 as the grocery price war escalates.
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Warehouse launches online magazine as it makes first foray into footwear
Warehouse has launched an online content platform called ‘Tales of the City’ as it debuts its first footwear collection.
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BrightHouse's private equity owner hires advisers to explore potential IPO
BrightHouse’s private equity owner has appointed advisers to examine the potential for an IPO.
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WHSmith to hit year-end expectations as it delivers 'good performance'
WHSmith expects to hit year-end market forecasts as its travel and high street businesses deliver “good performances”.
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New Look and JD Sports sign up to Westfield Bradford Broadway
New Look and JD Sports have signed up to take flagship stores in Westfield Bradford Broadway shopping centre.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers’ thoughts turn to the crucial Christmas period
Thoughts of the crucial Christmas trading period begin to loom large for the sector, amid warnings of another unspectacular festive period.
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Analysis
Analysis: How are Christmas supply chains evolving?
Planning for the Christmas period is well under way, and with more channels than ever the pressure on supply chains has never been greater.
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News
Infographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from the week ending August 20, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BrightHouse, Amazon, Nisa and Westfield Bradford
Retail news round-up on August 21, 2014: BrightHouse hires Rothschild to explore IPO option, Amazon strengthens Chinese operations, Nisa to ramp up its digital offer and Westfield Bradford signs New Look and JD Sports
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News
The Works owners explore strategic options as sales surge
The Works owners, private equity firm Endless and retail entrepreneur Anthony Solomon, are thought to be exploring options for exiting the discount retailer.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will German etail giant Zalando disrupt the UK market?
Zalando launched a flash Sales site in the UK today, which could signal it is vying making a push in to the UK market. Will it disrupt the market?
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News
Wilko plans 100 new stores as it posts flat full-year profits
Wilko has unveiled plans to open 100 new stores in the next five years as it posted flat full year profits.
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News
Peter Andre to front new Iceland TV campaign
Pop singer and TV presenter Peter Andre is to be the new face of Iceland, the retailer has confirmed.
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Opinion
Comment: Will Lidl's fashion range measure up in a competitive market?
Lidl has launched into the clothing market with a range that incudes a £14.99 leather jacket. But how will it fare in a very competitive market?
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News
Cath Kidston to launch celebrity-endorsed handbag campaign
Cath Kidston is poised to unveil a celebrity campaign to promote a new tote-style handbag, which the retailer expects to be its biggest-selling product of 2014.
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Mamas & Papas vies to reduce store costs with CVA
Troubled nursery retailer Mamas & Papas is vying to reduce store costs via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and is in discussions with landlords of 60 of its stores.
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News
Need to know: The opticians market as John Lewis plans to enter
With news that John Lewis is preparing to enter the opticians market by trialling two stores, what competition will it face?
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Analysis
Analysis: Has retail technology moved from cost saver to profit maker?
As part of a wider report in conjunction with the Retail Week Technology & Ecommerce Summit, IT leaders discuss how technology has evolved.