More on Me + Em – Page 20
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News
Pret is ditching its coffee subscription in favour of a ‘new and simpler’ offer
Pret a Manger has revealed that it will be axing its coffee subscription for loyal customers and replacing it with a “new and simpler offer”.
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Castore has appointed its first commercial director
Sportswear brand Castore has appointed a former Joe Browns and JD Sports executive in the newly created role of commercial director.
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News
Exclusive: More than half of Carpetright’s stores could be at risk in a Tapi deal
More than half of Carpetright’s stores could be at risk even if they are bought by rival Tapi, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion
‘The UK is famous for online grocery but where else could retail find talent to export?’
With a shift in consumer needs on the horizon, world-class innovation can play a key part in retailers’ success, argues Lisa Byfield-Green
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Data
Consumer confidence in the UK has seen a ‘subdued’ improvement, the latest data reveals
UK consumer confidence inched up one point in July showing a “subdued” improvement after a three-point rise in June, according to the latest GfK consumer confidence figures
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Interview
Frasers CFO on the key to Sports Direct’s success, new brands on Frasers Plus and the resilience of the luxury sector
As Frasers Group posts profits at the top of its guidance, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton to talk about the results, Frasers Plus, present and future acquisitions and more.
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Gallery
Premium luggage brand Carl Friedrik has opened its first-ever store
Carl Friedrik, a premium travel goods brand, has opened its first-ever standalone store on 27 Regent Street.
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News
Amazon Prime Day UK spend reached ‘record highs’ this year
Amazon Prime Day UK consumer spend across two days saw “record highs” totalling £1.3bn, according to the latest data from Adobe Analytics.
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Dunelm sales have risen driven by a growth in volume
Homewares retailer Dunelm has reported a growth in sales in its last quarter and the full year as sales volumes grew despite uncertain market conditions.
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Frasers has reported increased profit despite sales dip in ‘break-out’ year
Frasers Group has posted profit at the top of its guidance range despite a dip in sales for the 52 weeks ending April 2024.
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Analysis
The secrets behind 2023's winning Christmas ads and what to expect this year
There’s no better time to elevate your retail offering than Christmas. Here we explore the key innovations and trends set to drive festive spending in 2024 – and how you can get in on the action
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News
Retail guru Mary Portas is backing a new campaign to block Shein's IPO
Say No to Shein has launched a new petition calling on the government to block the highly-anticipated IPO.
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Analysis
The Body Shop: Who are the new prospective owners and what do they mean for the chain?
As The Body Shop enters an exclusivity agreement with investment firm Auréa, Retail Week takes a closer look at its prospective new owners and what a potential takeover could mean for the troubled beauty chain.
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Opinion
‘Amazon may have seen off GMB but it can’t afford to be viewed as Dickensian’
The truth is that few, if any, employers can get away with treating warehouse and other retail workers poorly, maintains George MacDonald
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News
The King’s Speech has set out action on retail crime, HFSS and workplace rights
The new government has unveiled 40 bills in today’s King’s Speech, including setting out planning to introduce legislation on retail crime, HFSS and banning “exploitative” working practices.
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News
Amazon workers have voted against a recognition deal as union considers ‘legal challenge’
Amazon workers at its Coventry warehouse have voted against union recognition as GMB says it would now consider a “legal challenge”.
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The Body Shop is on the brink of being saved by a British tycoon led investment firm
Administrators of The Body Shop have entered into an exclusivity agreement with a consortium led by investment firm Auréa to secure the future of the beauty chain in administration.
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News
'Fierce competition between retailers' helped keep inflation down in June
The rate of inflation in the UK held firm in June and in line with the Bank of England’s target, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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News
Ocado has lost its battle to open a new DC next to a London primary school
Ocado has been banned from opening a new distribution centre next to a primary school in London after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed its appeal.
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News
Adidas has upped its full-year guidance as 'better than expected' sales momentum builds
Sportswear giant Adidas has upped its guidance for the full year after sales jumped in a “better-than-expected” second quarter.