More on Me + Em – Page 303
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InterviewInterview: AllSaints boss Peter Wood has finally found the meaning of cool
AllSaints CEO Peter Wood talks to Retail Week about the secrets of fashion success, thriving as a British brand overseas and his IPO dreams
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NewsMorrisons closes Bradford packing plant putting 450 jobs at risk
Morrisons plans to close a packing plant in its home city of Bradford as part of cost-cutting measures, putting 450 jobs at risk.
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NewsMango invests in Union Avatars to drive technology focus
Mango has invested in digital identity and virtual avatar creation platform Union Avatars as it continues “strengthening its commitment to technology” through its Mango StartUp Studio business accelerator programme.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales increase driven by ‘return to volume growth’
Sainsbury’s has reported a rise in sales, which it says was driven by a “return to volume growth” over the multiple bank holidays in April and May.
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NewsKlarna and Stellar Global launch virtual shopping solution
Klarna has partnered with retail experience agency Stellar Global to deliver a virtual shopping solution for ecommerce brands.
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NewsSuperdrug names new cost-of-living ambassador
Superdrug has announced TV presenter Chloe Carmichael will be its new cost-of-living ambassador as part of its “ongoing commitment to supporting shoppers”.
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GalleryIn pictures: Borough Yards shopping district opens to public
Central London’s newest retail, food and creative district Borough Yards has completed the next phase of its project with the arrival of 12 new stores and an extended pedestrian zone.
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NewsJD Sports signs first franchise deal to expand in the Middle East
JD Sports has announced its first franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG as it looks to open new doors for business in the Middle East.
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NewsCompetition watchdog fines Asda for failing to comply with fuel inquiry
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined Asda £60,000 and named Morrisons for targeting higher fuel margins, as it sets out its plan to drive down fuel prices.
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GalleryStore gallery: Burberry reopens London flagship on New Bond Street
British luxury fashion house Burberry has reopened the doors to its London flagship store on New Bond Street, claiming it “reinforces Burberry’s position as the modern British luxury brand”
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NewsM&S teams up with eBay and Oxfam to sell secondhand school uniforms
Marks & Spencer has launched a tie-up with online marketplace eBay and anti-poverty charity Oxfam to sell second-hand school uniforms.
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NewsMulberry rebuffs Sports Direct Ashley’s boardroom bid
Luxury fashion brand Mulberry has rejected a bid from Mike Ashley to join its board of directors, as the former Frasers chief executive continues to hoover up stakes in various retailers.
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NewsTesco appoints City veteran to replace John Allan as chair
The UK’s largest grocer Tesco has hired Burberry chair Gerry Murphy to replace John Allan, who stepped down from the retailer after allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
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AnalysisExclusive survey: 75% of consumers believe supermarkets profiteering
Despite the protestations of the big supermarkets about falling profits and investment in price, our new consumer survey shows that shoppers feel grocers are profiteering during this ongoing period of high inflation
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Amazon goes local for same-day delivery and returns
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Retail VoiceThe retail industry’s escalating wellbeing crisis
Retailers need to understand how their people are really feeling to create happier and healthier workforces, says Retail Trust’s Chris Brook-Carter.
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NewsNike hails ‘milestone year’ as revenues jump despite fall in margins
Nike has reported an increase in revenues in the fourth quarter and full year ending May 2023, driven by “investment in innovation and digital leadership” as well as the success of its “top strategic partners”.
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NewsAuthentic Brands Group secures multimillion-dollar funding
Authentic Brands Group, which owns retailers including Reebok, Ted Baker and Hunter, has secured a $500m (£395.6m) primary follow-on investment from its current investor General Atlantic.
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NewsRevolution Beauty hits back at Boohoo as battle for control rages
Revolution Beauty has launched another attack on Boohoo as a daily war of words continues over the control of the beauty specialist.
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NewsWHSmith will not open any more high street stores
WHSmith will not open any more high street stores as it focuses instead on its growing travel arm.