More on Me + Em – Page 1444
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Interest rate rise could dent consumer spending, warns think tank
A rise in interest rates could dent consumer spending if introduced within the next six months, warns the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank.
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Alliance Boots' Stefano Pessina to lead strategy at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Alliance Boots executive chairman and serial deal-maker Stefano Pessina has been appointed to lead strategy at the combined Walgreens Boots Alliance company.
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Opinion
Blog: Logistics providers must innovate to drive multichannel fashion sales globally
As the international multichannel market continues to experience rapid growth, it is crucial for supply chain operations to innovate.
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Opinion
Comment: Why UK retail shines on an international stage
The UK retail market sets the standard globally due to its focus on competition and innovation that puts the customer in the driving seat.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers’ stores must offer an innovative experience to customers
As online retail become increasingly popular retailers must provide an in-store offer that can’t be experienced on a computer or smartphone.
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Australian stationer Smiggle to double store count before Christmas
Smiggle will open 10 new stores before Christmas in high profile locations including the Bullring, Westfield London and Meadowhall.
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Multichannel retailers deliver stronger mobile sales than pureplays
Multichannel retailers are delivering stronger mobile sales growth than their pureplay counterparts, new research has revealed.
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In pictures: Plus-size brand Simply Be unveils collaboration with Kelly Brook
Plus-size brand Simply Be has unveiled a collaboration with model Kelly Brook which will see it stock size 10 clothing for the first time.
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Walgreens to complete takeover of Alliance Boots
Walgreens is expected to reveal it will buy the remaining 55% stake in Alliance Boots, completing the merger of the two giants.
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Shop prices fall 1.9% in July marking 15th consecutive deflationary month
Shop prices fell sharply in July, marking the fifteenth consecutive month of decline as food inflation dropped to its lowest rate.
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Poundland’s most recent retail catalogue does the math
Budget retailer Poundland, deciding their name is not clear enough, have listed the price of each of their items in the retailer’s catalogue.
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Opinion
Comment: Retailers could benefit from some straight talking
Morrisons recent sale of Kiddicare raises questions about whether more honestly expressed opinions could make retail more agile.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Boots, Tesco and shop prices
Retail news round-up on August 6, 2014: Walgreens to acquire Alliance Boots, Shop prices drop, Tesco’s share in Irish grocery market fell.
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Sainsbury's to shut non-food site and sell through single grocery platform
Sainsbury’s is to close its standalone general merchandise website and merge its non-food offer with its core online grocery proposition.
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Gallery
In pictures: Boux Avenue opens first airport store in Manchester
Boux Avenue has picked Manchester for its first airport shop as it targets consumers making last-minute holiday purchases.
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American Golf drafts in Alan Fort following CEO and CFO exits
American Golf has parachuted in Alan Fort, best known as a restructuring expert, to lead the business on an interim basis following the departure of its chief executive and chief financial officer.
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Fat Face chief financial officer departs following aborted IPO
Fashion retailer Fat Face’s chief financial officer Helen Cowing has left the business following its aborted IPO.
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Tesco convenience franchise One Stop launches mobile voucher scheme
Tesco’s c-store business One Stop is launching a mobile voucher scheme that allows customers to redeem coupons in-store using their phone.
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Opinion
Comment: The Co-op is on track to live up to its ethical roots
Prospects for The Co-op’s food business are bright, despite the unethical revelations that accompanied the undoing of its banking empire.
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Tesco Direct to launch non-food social commerce platform
Tesco has rolled out social commerce functionality to its non-food ecommerce site through a partnership with co-buying platform Buyapowa.