More on Me + Em – Page 166
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Data
Amazon and Tesco have 'best in class' supply chain strategies
In unprompted interviews with 50 retail executives, published in Supply Chain 2024, Sainsbury’s, B&M and Asda were also cited as businesses that leaders believe excel in supply chain and logistics
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News
Urban Outfitters unveils bricks-and-mortar expansion plans
Urban Outfitters has confirmed its plans to continue expanding its bricks-and-mortar offering with the opening of three new stores this year.
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News
Bensons for Beds kicks off new store opening drive
Bensons for Beds is to open 40 new stores over the next two years, following strong sales in the quarter to the end of March.
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Analysis
How Primark is powering into homewares and giving the competition a run for its money
Primark is a fashion favourite among shoppers, but is it now taking the lead as a homewares frontrunner too? As Primark continues to raise its standards for shoppers seeking to revamp their homes on a budget, Retail Week explores how the fashion giant is extending its offer
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News
Remaining M&Co stores to close this spring
Another raft of M&Co stores have closed their doors this month, with the rest set to follow this spring, following confirmation of AK Retail Holdings’ acquisition of the fashion retailer in February this year.
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News
Matalan welcomes new chief customer and omnichannel officer from The Co-op
Matalan has named former Co-op customer and community director Ali Jones as its new chief customer and omnichannel officer.
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News
Halfords targets long-term growth as it hails unique platform
The motoring and cycling retailer issued a roadmap for its mid- to long-term growth as it plans to focus on “leveraging the unique platform” that differentiates it from competitors.
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News
Mamas & Papas teams up with Laura Ashley for new range
Mamas & Papas has teamed up with Laura Ashley to launch a range of children’s prams, homeware and baby apparel.
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News
Superdrug to expand bricks-and-mortar estate with 25 new stores
The health and beauty retailer has announced its plans to invest in 25 new stores this year as it looks to strengthen its store infrastructure.
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News
Amazon launches initiative for sellers to expand across Europe
Amazon has launched an initiative to help sellers extend their business to all its UK and European marketplaces.
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News
THG enjoys sales growth but misses downgraded earnings guidance
THG has reported an increase in revenue but missed its downgraded EBITDA expectations.
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News
THG shares surge off the back of private equity buyout approach
THG shares have surged after the retailer confirmed it received “a highly preliminary and non-binding indicative proposal” for a buyout from private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
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News
Exclusive: B&M pulls the plug on ecommerce home deliveries
B&M has abandoned online home delivery after a trial period had previously been available to customers on its website.
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News
PrettyLittleThing boss Umar Kamani steps down after 12 years
PrettyLittleThing’s founder and chief executive Umar Kamani has announced he will step down from the fashion retailer after 12 years as he embarks on “new challenges and goals” and plans to “build new brands”.
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News
Watch: Asda trials driverless deliveries in London
Asda has today launched what it says will be Britain’s biggest autonomous grocery home delivery trial.
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News
Quiz sales soar as it hails ‘increased consumer demand’
Quiz has reported a 17% increase in revenue to £91.7m in the 12 months ending March 31.
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News
Amazon strikes: hundreds of Coventry workers walk out over pay
Hundreds of Amazon workers have walked out in the first of two three-day strikes over pay.
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Opinion
‘CEOs face the challenge of staying true to a long-term vision amid uncertainty’
Ahead of the World Retail Congress, Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliott assesses the changing demands on retail chief executives and how effective succession planning can best position companies for success
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Alibaba and L’Oréal partner to promote circular beauty in China
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Interview
Marks Electrical boss Mark Smithson on keeping its edge in a difficult market
The electricals sector has faced tough challenges amid the cost-of-living crisis, high inflation and a poor macroeconomic environment since Covid-19 but for Marks Electrical, the past few years have meant revenue growth and soaring sales.