More on Me + Em – Page 317
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News
Poundland owner posts rise in sales and profits
Pepco, owner of the the Poundland chain in the UK, has reported increased sales and earnings in its first half.
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Opinion
Worldview: Walmart and Target prove the doomsters wrong on future of stores
When the pandemic shut stores across the US in early 2020, it did not take long for a chorus of doomsters to predict that the end was nigh for physical retail.
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Analysis
Retail 100: 21 names soon to be snapping at your heels
Alongside the annual Retail 100 ranking, Retail Week’s team of journalists have highlighted the ones to watch, emerging leaders that they believe have high potential to influence the industry’s future
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Retail Voice
The pandemic reminded us that retail is a people business
Despite advances in technology, people are still the most vital element of an organisation, says Laurent Homeyer, strategic industry advisor for retail and hospitality at Workday
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News
Morrisons’ private-equity suitor told to up the ante as backlash continues
The private-equity firm behind rebuffed interest in Morrisons has been told to up its potential offer as the backlash against a mooted takeover of the grocer continues.
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News
Facebook to add Shops to WhatsApp as it expands ecommerce offering
Facebook is expanding its Shops and Shops Ads products to other platforms under its umbrella including WhatsApp and Instagram.
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News
John Lewis expands furniture rental service after strong demand
Department store group John Lewis is to extend its furniture rental offer following a successful pilot.
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News
Joules profits ahead of expectations as reopened store sales thrive
Joules has said it expects its full-year profits to be ahead of analyst expectations after a stellar year for ecommerce and rebounding store sales.
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Analysis
Revealed: UK consumers’ top 16 best-loved brands
UK consumers have revealed their most-loved brands and just a handful of retailers dominate when it comes to best stores, website, delivery service and value for money, according to Retail Week’s new free report The CX Factor.
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Retail Voice
The data demand: retail’s key to staying one step ahead
Retailers must harness data in the most efficient way to come out of the pandemic era unscathed, says Alex Cresswell, regional sales director for retail at Tableau.
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Opinion
‘Employers that shy away from flexibility are missing out on a wealth of untapped talent’
Gender equality will never be achieved unless employers think differently about parental leave, argues John Lewis Partnership people director Nikki Humphrey
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News
From pubs to Whitehall – lessons from six businesses beating retail on social mobility
Social mobility has rocketed to the top of the business agenda in the wake of the coronavirus crisis as companies ramp up efforts to close the opportunity gap.