More on Me + Em – Page 307
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News
Joules posts profit rise as ecommerce growth offsets store closures
Fashion retailer Joules has reported an increase in full-year profits, despite the closure of its store estate during Covid lockdowns.
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News
Greggs serves up better-than-expected profits as sales climb
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs expects higher full-year profits than expected after rebuilding sales in the first half.
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Retail Voice
Five ecommerce considerations for peak-season success
With the biggest retail period of the year almost upon us, being one step ahead of the competition is vital, says Lauren Hérouard, senior manager for client services marketplaces at ChannelAdvisor.
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News
Very Group to resume paying dividends to Barclay family
The Very Group will restart dividends to billionaire owners the Barclay family after hitting pause on the payments for four years.
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News
Morrisons suitor CD&R poised to kick off bidding war
Morrisons is bracing itself for a counter takeover offer this week as shareholder opposition mounts against Fortress’ £6.3bn bid.
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Tesco and Aldi hike driver pay as shortages hammer grocers
Tesco and Aldi have hiked the wages they pay to lorry drivers in a bid to overcome the HGV driver shortage and keep shelves stocked.
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Analysis
The global giants adopting a people-powered, inclusive approach to leadership
Global diversity and inclusion leaders can teach retailers a lot about how to drive forward real change in their organisations. Be motivated by their award-winning strategies in Retail Week’s new report Diversity DNA.
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News
Fortress expects CMA to clear Morrisons takeover bid
The private equity consortium led by Fortress has said that it does not expect the CMA to oppose its proposed bid for Morrisons following growing opposition from shareholders.
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News
Bloom & Wild snaps up French rival in European expansion drive
Bloom & Wild has acquired French rival Bergamotte for an undisclosed sum, marking its second European acquisition in four months.
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News
Amazon second-quarter sales soar but pandemic surge slows
Amazon has recorded over $100bn (£72bn) in sales for the third consecutive quarter but forecasts that upcoming growth will be slower than pandemic levels.
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Gallery
Store gallery: War Paint for Men highlights wellness with first London store
Beauty and wellness brand War Paint for Men has opened the world’s first men’s makeup store on London’s Carnaby Street, taking its journey to remove the stigma around the category to a permanent location.
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Data
Data: Shop vacancies ‘at highest rate ever recorded’ as uncertainty lingers
The overall store vacancy rate across the UK increased in the second quarter of 2021 despite the lifting of coronavirus restrictions as retailers continued to struggle with the ongoing uncertainty.
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Opinion
Move of the Week: Mitchell the latest savvy appointment for John Lewis
John Lewis has been among the most active recruiters since the turn of the year and this week it revealed another significant senior hire with Kathleen Mitchell joining as trading director.
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News
Dr Martens sales rise as stores reopen and wholesale recovers
Dr Martens recorded a strong first quarter with sales up across all regions.
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News
Pets at Home upgrades outlook as sales soar
Pets at Home has raised its profit expectations as “strong sales momentum” continued into the first quarter.
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Halfords profits rise despite ‘volatile’ year of trading
Halfords has recorded soaring profits as its B2B, services and online businesses thrived during the pandemic.
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News
Gareth Jones named chair of jewellery pureplay Abbott Lyon
Former group CEO of MuscleFood and Shop Direct executive Gareth Jones is joining personalised jewellery company Abbott Lyon as chair.
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Retail Voice
Five steps to secure a festive comeback
Compelling experiences, discovery-led gifting and a defined purpose will help retailers win this festive season, a major new consumer study by Facebook has revealed.
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News
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund joins Fortress Morrisons consortium
Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC has joined the consortium bid led by Fortress for supermarket giant Morrisons.
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Video
Watch: Devolving decision making to stores is crucial to CX success
Mamas and Papas chief operating officer Nathan Williams and Co-op head of retail operations Rob Baines revealed the importance of devolving certain decisions from head office down to stores in Retail Week’s virtual panel last week.