More on Me + Em – Page 207
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News
One in three store staff face abuse every week, new report finds
One in every three shop workers are the victims of physical or verbal abuse from shoppers every week, according to the shocking findings of a new report.
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Analysis
Primark - more cheer than fear despite tough times to come
Primark parent ABF’s John Bason looks forward to a post-Covid Christmas, a bolstered digital presence and the opportunities that a new strategic board can help realise – even as margins fall in punishing market conditions
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Marks Electrical boss: We're winning spend while John Lewis 'neglect their customers'
Marks Electrical boss Mark Smithson has insisted the retailer is winning market share from competitors such as John Lewis that “neglect their customers”.
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Data
Grocery shoppers flock to own-brand products as inflation pressure mounts
Consumers upped their spending on grocers’ own-brand lines last month as food price inflation reached another high.
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Gallery
First look: Asda debuts Express standalone convenience store format
Asda has opened its first standalone Express c-store in the West Midlands, signalling a first shot across the bows of competitors in the crowded convenience market
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News
Primark UK sales back to pre-Covid levels as customers flock to stores
Primark has reported that its like-for-like sales in the UK have returned to pre-Covid levels.
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Analysis
Shopper survey: How cash-strapped consumers plan to cut spend this Christmas
Sweet treats face being cut from Christmas shopping lists this festive season as cash-strapped consumers look to make ends meet, according to new research carried out for Retail Week
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Retail Voice
The four biggest security risks facing retailers in the next five years
Security leaders and teams in retail continue to face a vast and ever-evolving risk landscape that can impact their company’s employees, operations and assets – both physical and digital. Dataminr’s Helen Sutton identifies the top threats for retailers in the next five years and what they can do to strengthen their security posture
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News
Retail sales slow as customers delay spending ahead of Christmas
Retail sales slowed in October as the cost-of-living crisis prompted customers to delay spending ahead of Christmas.
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Analysis
Review: The best and worst fashion retailer resale sites
From Zara to Shein, retailers are jumping on the resale bandwagon — but which does the best job of second-hand selling?
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Video
Watch: Sports Direct signs football legends for Christmas ad
Sports Direct has enlisted a roster of football legends for its Christmas advert.
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News
Veteran John Lewis executive Murphy reveals decision to step down after 'WTAF' moment
Andrew Murphy has decided to leave John Lewis Partnership, after turning 50 and feeling the “tick-tock” of the milestone birthday, prompting him to move on after 30 years with the retailer.
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News
Made.com co-founder's rescue bid fails as Next and Frasers circle
Made.com co-founder Ning Li has failed in his attempt to purchase the stricken furniture specialist and the likes of Next and Frasers are now eyeing potential bids.
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Video
Watch: Tesco Christmas ad spoofs political broadcast, but with promises it can keep
Supermarket giant Tesco has touched on the ongoing the UK’s cost-of-living crisis and political turmoil in its satirical Christmas advert, urging customers to #StandFor Joy” this festive season.
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News
Joules on the brink after poor trading leaves working capital position 'below expectation'
Fashion brand Joules is exploring its options, including a possible CVA, as poor current trading has left the retailer’s working capital position “below expectation”.
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Opinion
'Shein is the epitome of mindless consumption'
Shein is now a major force in the fashion world and should clean up its act, argues Natalie Berg
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: Coles takes rapid grocery delivery to the skies
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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Retail Voice
Consumers are not in a forgiving mood this holiday season
Despite tough trading conditions, consumers have higher expectations for customer service than ever before. Zendesk’s Eric Jorgensen examines how smart retailers are preparing for the most challenging golden quarter in years
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News
Marks & Spencer Marble Arch demolition critics 'make key concessions'
Campaigners against the demolition and redevelopment of Marks & Spencer’s flagship Marble Arch store are said to have conceded fundamental flaws in their argument against the scheme.
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News
John Lewis launches earliest ever Black Friday campaign
John Lewis has gone live with its Black Friday promotions today (November 4), the earliest launch of the event in the retailer’s history.