More on Me + Em – Page 1457
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Argos unveils top 13 Christmas toys as technology vies with classics
Argos predicts traditional toys will go head-to-head with their high-tech counterparts as it unveils its predictions for the top 13 Christmas toys.
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La Senza's administrator PwC closes six stores
La Senza’s administrator, PwC, has closed six stores out of its 55-strong estate in the UK.
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Analysis
Carphone Warehouse in talks with Three about own-brand mobile service
Carphone Warehouse is in talks with telecoms firm Three about launching own-brand mobile services for connected devices, it is understood.
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Map: Kiddicare stores set to close
Kiddicare’s shops are likely to close as new owner Endless seeks to restructure the business.
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Hobbs appoints John Lewis's Meg Lustman as chief executive
Womenswear retailer Hobbs has hired John Lewis fashion buying director Meg Lustman as chief executive, filling the role left vacant by Nicky Dulieu.
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Sainsbury’s AGM welcomes rival Philip Clarke in name only
At Justin King’s final AGM last week a questions came from one of the grocer’s shareholders, who shared his name with Tesco boss Philip Clarke.
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Sports Direct's Mike Ashley withdraws from new bonus scheme
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has withdrawn from the Bonus Share Scheme this month, following pressure from the City.
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Kiddicare's stores to close as ex-Jessops director takes the helm
Kiddicare’s physical stores are “highly likely” to be shuttered under new owner Endless, which has appointed a former Jessops director to run the business.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's digital screen, food promotion and the plastic bag charge
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2014: Tesco introduces screen technology, Charge for bags may be increased, NFU slams Tesco.
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Opinion
Comment: A retail finance director’s remit goes beyond numbers
Marks and Spencer and Tesco demonstrate that the role of the modern CFO does not stop at finance but extends into every aspect of retail.
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Inflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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Fashion price tracker: Weekly womenswear data
Keep track of womenswear retailers’ average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown, from the week ending July 11.
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Opinion
Comment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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Sainsbury's names first two Netto stores in Leeds and Manchester
Sainsbury’s has named its first two Netto locations. They will be in Moortown, Leeds, and Heaton Park in Manchester.
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Analysis
Analysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail like-for-like sales fell 0.8% in June, the lowest growth for three years, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Matthew Hancock handed retail brief amid cabinet reshuffle
Matt Hancock has been given the retail brief at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) amid the cabinet reshuffle.
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Opinion
Comment: Argos’s digital hub feels like an energised start-up
When people think of Argos, that bastion of the high street, what usually comes to mind? I’d wager that laminated catalogues and small pens are uppermost in most people’s minds.
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Opinion
Comment: Destination Maternity’s woes rule out a deal with Mothercare
The topsy-turvy logic of Destination Maternity’s interest in merging with Mothercare was laid bare by the US retailer’s latest update.
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McColl's launches loyalty scheme to drive sales and CRM
Convenience retailer McColl’s has launched a loyalty scheme to boost sales and drive its understanding of shopping habits.
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White Stuff appoints Practicology boss Martin Newman as non-executive director
White Stuff has appointed Practicology chief executive Martin Newman as a non-executive director with effect from September 1.