More on Me + Em – Page 268
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News
John Lewis to offer full sick pay regardless of Covid vaccination status
John Lewis has stated that it is wrong to create a link between vaccination status and pay, pledging that all staff will receive full sick pay.
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Morrisons kicks off search for new boss following CD&R takeover
Morrisons’ owners, private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) have launched a search for a new boss as current chief executive David Potts stated he would step down in about two years.
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Analysis
Analysis: Are chief people and HR officers retail’s CEOs in waiting?
Recently appointed CEOs for retailers ranging from Chanel to Greggs have come from a people-focused background. Could the HR department be the proving ground for more future leaders as retailers assess their culture and strategy post-pandemic?
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Retail Voice
Last-mile delivery must be first step in mastering logistics
Retailers must focus on the last mile to avoid supply chain disruption, says Jemma Hall, senior business development manager at Lifetime Training.
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News
The Works upgrades outlook as first half losses narrow
The Works has upgraded its EBITDA outlook for the 2022 financial year, after reporting narrowing losses in the first half of the year.
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Aldi drops Deliveroo trials as shoppers flock back to stores
Discounter Aldi has halted its delivery trial with Deliveroo as easing coronavirus restrictions has led to consumers returning to its stores.
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Opinion
‘As cost of living climbs, value-for-money battle will make or break retail success’
With consumers across the board feeling the pinch of rising prices, retailers should remember that value for money need not mean cheap, writes George MacDonald
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Data
Data: Confidence drops as consumers brace for rising inflation
Concerns around the increase in fuel costs, as well as rising inflation and interest rates, led to a decrease in consumer confidence in January.
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Analysis
Thinking outside the box: how retail subscription services are evolving post-pandemic
Retail subscription boxes across categories were one of the big winners in the first year of the pandemic, but many expected their popularity to fall away. Retail Week looks at how these services have adapted to changing customer behaviours
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Opinion
‘With the world of retail rapidly changing, employers must move with the times’
The shift to more flexible working and a greater focus on mental wellbeing has made the jobs market more competitive, writes Tony Gregg, but this presents an opportunity, not a threat.
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News
Primark pledges to keep prices low and cuts 400 jobs
Value fashion giant Primark has vowed not to increase prices, despite an inflationary environment, and is to axe 400 jobs.
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Amazon set to launch first fashion store this year in US
Amazon will open a tech-driven clothing store in Southern California later this year, a first for the online giant.
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WHSmith shareholders revolt over executive bonuses
WHSmith has been hit by a shareholder revolt over plans to pay a £550,000 bonus to its chief executive Carl Cowling.
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Superdry swings to profit as it hails ‘signs of recovery’
Superdry has swung to a half-year profit and hailed “clear signs of brand and financial recovery” despite suffering a fall in sales.
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Primark posts festive sales gains but lags pre-pandemic levels
Primark has registered a spike in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period but lagged behind pre-pandemic levels.
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Iceland freezes prices on £1 value range to ease cost-of-living crunch
Iceland has vowed to freeze the price of more than 60 of its £1 value lines to ease the cost-of-living crunch piling pressure on its customers.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Chinese ecommerce giant JD.com launches robotic stores in Europe
JD.com has unveiled tech-driven shops in two cities in the Netherlands, marking the opening of the Chinese company’s first physical stores in Europe.
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News
In The Style and Burberry deliver festive sale upticks
Luxury fashion operator Burberry has delivered a rise in festive sales driven by full-price demand, while value etail operator In The Style has relied on discounting to bolster sales of delayed ranges over the Christmas period.
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News
WHSmith Christmas sales slide as retailer eyes travel sales resurgence
WHSmith has recorded a fall in sales over the Christmas trading period but has stressed it does not expect the Omnicron variant to derail its travel sales recovery.
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News
NRF 2022: Nordstrom exec pledges to make Asos a 'big deal' for the US consumer
Nordstrom president and chief brand officer Peter Nordstrom said that Asos’ concession in the famous American chain could be the silver bullet it needs to be front of mind for US shoppers.