More on Me + Em – Page 21
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News
Co-op has launched its ‘biggest ever campaign’ to reintroduce the cooperative model to shoppers
C-store specialist the Co-op has launched a multimillion-pound campaign to “encourage the UK into [becoming] a nation of cooperators”.
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Hugo Boss has lowered its guidance as the slowdown in the luxury market continues to take its toll
Luxury fashion retailer Hugo Boss has lowered its full-year guidance as the slowdown in the luxury sector took its toll during the second quarter.
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GMB has accused Amazon of ‘anti-union activities’ as vote hangs in the balance
The GMB union has accused retail giant Amazon of holding anti-union seminars and recruiting staff to dilute the vote share ahead of the recognition ballot in Coventry that closed on Saturday
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Interview
Q&A: Ocado boss Tim Steiner on M&S, Getir’s UK retreat and listing in New York
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner was in high spirits this morning after the business he founded posted a strong set of results for the first half of the year.
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Gallery
Pangaia has made its bricks-and-mortar debut in the UK
Premium apparel retailer Pangaia has made its UK bricks-and-mortar debut with the opening of a new store on London’s Carnaby Street.
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Analysis
Who is the new Burberry boss and can he turn around Britain’s most famous luxury label?
As the page turns to a new chapter for Burberry following the departure of boss Jonathan Akeroyd and yet another profit warning, Retail Week takes a look at his successor, Joshua Schulman, and what to expect from him.
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Data
Kantar data: Grocers win even as England falls at the final Euros hurdle
Retail Week looks at the latest Kantar grocery market share data for July and what it means for the sector, in a period where alcohol and crisps came home, even if football didn’t in the end.
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News
Sosandar has unveiled its first UK store locations after posting ‘robust’ results
Online fashion retailer Sosandar has revealed where it will open its first bricks-and-mortar shops as it shifts to a multichannel model.
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B&M has posted a quarterly sales rise but its UK like-for-likes fall
Value general merchandise and food group B&M has reported a rise in sales, although like-for-likes fell at the core UK business.
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Ocado claims its ‘online shift’ has resumed as its performance improves
Tech and online grocery giant Ocado has reported “good progress” in its interim results and increased earnings guidance.
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Greggs has revealed its plans for a new distribution centre to support its ‘ambitious expansion’
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has revealed plans for a new national distribution centre to support further growth.
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Retail Voice
Uncovering five characteristics of high-performing retail CEOs
From being accountable and prioritising support to communicating efficiently and frequently, Spencer Stuart’s Sally Elliot and Susan Hart reveal five personality traits the best bosses across the sector share
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News
Tala has raised £5m in investment as it eyes international expansion
Activewear brand Tala has secured a new round of funding as it looks to expand into international markets as the demand for athleisurewear continues to grow.
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Interview
Q&A: Mercato Metropolitano MD on becoming a new high street anchor
On the day that Mercato Metropolitano opened its long-awaited fourth London store in Ilford, managing director Luke Jenkins sat down with Retail Week to discuss the long road to opening, the future of the market hall format and taking Mercato outside of London.
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News
ScS has stopped selling carpets
ScS has wound down the sale of flooring and carpets since it was bought by an Italian furniture retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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Primark has named former Tesco and Whitbread exec as new COO
Primark has poached an executive from Premier Inn owner Whitbread for its new chief operating officer.
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News
Exclusive: Frasers Group mulls Yoox Net-a-Porter bid
Mike Ashley’s retail empire Frasers Group is mulling a potential takeover bid of Yoox Net-a-Porter from Swiss luxury group Richemont, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Sephora expands deeper into the UK with sixth store opening
French cosmetics giant Sephora is expanding deeper into the UK as it announced its sixth store due to open this winter.
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News
Burberry has replaced its chief executive after warning on profits
Embattled luxury retailer Burberry has ousted its chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd after warning on profits.
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Interview
Ben Francis: The entrepreneur behind Gymshark’s peak fitness
Gymshark has come a long way since Ben Francis started the business from his parents’ garage more than a decade ago. As it opens its second store, the founder tells Retail Week why community and culture will lift the retailer to the next weight class