More on Me + Em – Page 183
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News
Gymshark taps fitness influencer for new creative director role
Gymshark appointed bodybuilder David Laid to its newly created role of creative director, lifting.
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Analysis
How homegrown sportswear brand Castore plans to take on the global giants
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has been growing persistently since its launch in 2015. With talks ongoing with lenders over raising a further $200m, Retail Week analyses how it is looking to take on some of the biggest names in sportswear
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Exclusive: Amazon bypasses wholesalers to source directly from brands
Amazon has written to its European vendors to tell them it will now focus on sourcing products directly from brands rather than wholesalers.
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Ikea cuts carbon footprint with vegan food and renewables boost
Ikea has slashed its carbon footprint by boosting the use of renewable energy and offering more plant-based food options at the same price or cheaper than meat in stores.
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Exclusive: Secret Sales eyes international markets after record growth
Secret Sales has posted a record year for growth across its marketplace with chief executive Chris Griffin saying the brand is now “one of Europe’s fastest-growing fashion ecommerce platforms”.
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Waitrose invests £100m into slashing own-brand prices
Waitrose & Partners is to invest £100m in cutting the prices of hundreds of its own-brand products in a bid to compete with rival supermarkets as the grocery sector deals with record-high inflation.
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Dunelm delivers mixed results as profits plummet
Dunelm has reported falling profits despite a jump in total sales, as the homeware specialist battled strong comparatives and inflationary pressures.
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Lush promotes from within for new UK and Ireland head of retail
Bath and body care retailer Lush has appointed Kasey Swithenbank as its new lead retailer in the UK and Ireland.
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Analysis
Boots predicts the six biggest beauty trends to come in 2023
From hyper-feminine coquette aesthetics to fresh dewy skin and affordable beauty, Boots has revealed the biggest trends that will shape the world of beauty in 2023.
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Exclusive: Marks & Spencer exits home energy market to focus on ‘better retail’
Marks & Spencer has ended its home energy supply venture, transferring customers to partner Octopus.
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Currys to trial selling refurbished devices due to consumer demand
Electricals giant Currys is to trial sales of more refurbished devices on its website as consumer demand for second-hand tech grows.
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Very to use AI to improve product discovery for customers
Online retailer Very is set to transform its product discovery experience for customers through AI and machine learning.
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Tile Giant sold in pre-pack deal with former Topps boss
Specialist retailer Tile Giant has been sold in a pre-pack administration deal.
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Amazon workers to go on seven-day strike for better pay
Amazon warehouse workers in Coventry are poised to go on a week-long strike as they continue their push for better pay.
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Opinion
‘As margin pressure builds, retail media businesses offer chance to drive high returns’
Retail media networks are one of the fastest growing media sectors in Europe and offer a significant opportunity, say McKinsey’s Anita Balchandani and Craig Macdonald
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Ecommerce sales growth slows to near pre-pandemic levels
Online sales have been growing at a slow rate in 2023 so far, nearing growth levels seen in 2019.
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Gallery
Store gallery: B&Q opens Local c-stores in high street push
DIY specialist B&Q has opened its first two smaller-format Local convenience stores as it plans to sharpen its focus on the high street.
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News
Reserved ramps up UK and Europe expansion plans
Reserved has resumed its plans to expand in the UK and Europe after putting the brakes on expansion in December 2019 due to political uncertainties as a result of Brexit.
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Former Aldi boss Matthew Barnes could replace David Potts
Former Aldi UK chief executive Matthew Barnes has been identified as a potential successor to David Potts at Morrisons.
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Andy Murray-backed sports brand Castore in talks for $200m fundraising
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore is in talks to raise $200m (£166m) to fund its expansion.