More on Me + Em – Page 224
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Analysis
Bargains, brands and brunches: How outlet centres are fending off cost-of-living crunch
As consumers tighten their belts amid the cost-of-living crunch, Retail Week explores whether outlet centres can buck the trend and retain a large share of their wallets
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Iceland expects profit hit as higher energy costs bite
Iceland anticipates a hit to earnings this financial year as the soaring cost of energy takes a toll but said it is well positioned to weather tough trading conditions
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Asda hails impact of price investments despite slide in sales
Asda has suffered a slide in sales during its second quarter but insisted its investments in price are driving positive momentum heading towards the crucial festive period
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Amazon pulls plug on virtual healthcare service
Amazon is planning to shut down its in-house healthcare service by the end of the year
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UK meat and drinks companies hit by pause in CO2 production
The UK meat and farming industry is in urgent talks after the UK’s biggest CO2 supplier announced it is closing its Billingham plant.
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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it – expectations of a modern retail leader
The role of the modern retail chief executive is changing – fast – and it is contributing to a shift at the top of leading companies, in some cases prompting the departure of leaders whose commercial prowess and acumen could barely be faulted.
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Asda axes best-before dates on hundreds of lines
Asda has become the latest grocer to remove best-before dates from fresh fruit and veg, helping customers to save money and reduce waste
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Farfetch to buy stake in Yoox-Net-a-Porter from Richemont
Farfetch has snapped up a large stake in Yoox Net-a-Porter as owner Richemont right-sizes its assets
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Department stores could be given protected status
Department stores in England could be given protected status after the body that looks after historic buildings launched a review of high streets across the country.
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River Island launches 'elevated' tech-driven new store concept
River Island is opening a new concept store named River Studios.
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Primark adds vintage clothing concessions to flagship stores
Primark has launched vintage clothing sections in its Birmingham and Manchester stores.
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Co-op names Shirine Khoury-Haq as permanent chief executive
The Co-op has appointed Shirine Khoury-Haq as its new permanent group chief executive.
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Simply Be launches rental collection on Hirestreet
Fashion retailer Simply Be has launched its first clothing rental range on specialist platform Hirestreet.
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Senior director exits embattled Made.com as it considers capital raise
The senior independent director at troubled Made.com has left the retailer just one day after it said it may need to raise new financing.
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Iceland adds energy-saving cooking advice to packaging as cost of living hits shoppers
Iceland is to include energy-saving cooking guidance on food packaging as part of an initiative to help consumers cope with the soaring cost of living.
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Analysis
Profile: Michelle McEttrick, the marketing mastermind powering Primark’s digital future
As Primark bounces back post-pandemic, the value giant is making some big changes and the appointment of Michelle McEttrick as its first chief customer officer signals there are more to come.
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Felixstowe port strike could signal Christmas disruption as £700m of trade hit
An eight-day strike at the port of Felixstowe has begun and could lead to months of disruption, with retailers including John Lewis, Asda, M&S and Tesco set to be directly impacted.
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Amazon pulls back on UK grocery store expansion ambitions
Amazon has paused the rollout of its checkout-free store grocery format in the UK following disappointing sales.
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Revolution Beauty warns of stock trading suspension amid audit turmoil
Revolution Beauty has warned that its shares could be suspended from the start of next month due to delays in the audit of its full-year financial results.
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Marks & Spencer details Oxford Street redevelopment plans as inquiry date set
Marks & Spencer has elaborated on the public realm and sustainability benefits of the proposed redevelopment of its flagship Oxford Street store ahead of an inquiry into the proposals.