More on Me + Em – Page 367
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News
Asda ramps up Covid safety ahead of busy Christmas period
Asda has introduced a raft of measures, including extra security, to keep shoppers and staff as safe as possible in the run-up to Christmas as the Covid outbreak continues.
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US giant circles Arcadia and Debenhams for ‘double takeover’
The owner of US department store Barneys has emerged as a potential buyer of both Arcadia and Debenhams.
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No need for Brexit stockpiling, retailers reassure consumers
Retailers have urged shoppers not to stockpile food because of Brexit fears as talks about a trade deal stumble on.
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Analysis
Deep dive: The new world of work – long-term impacts of Covid on the workforce
The long-term impacts of the pandemic on the workplace and our roles within it
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News
Leading retailers pledge to take action on diversity and inclusion in 2021
Following a year where business’ D&I agendas have come under scrutiny, 16 brands including M&S, New Look and Sainsbury’s Argos have partnered with Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme to promote diversity and empower their teams.
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Analysis
Strategic report: Seven steps to ecommerce profitability and longevity
Making sure your ecommerce model is both profitable and future-proofed couldn’t be more important in the strange new normal we find ourselves operating in. Find out how by downloading Retail Week’s latest report.
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Rising retail star Pure Electric unveils European expansion plans
E-bikes specialist Pure Electric plans a European expansion push, starting in France and Spain.
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Topshop administrators seek up to £200m for flagship Arcadia brand
Topshop’s administrators hope for offers of up to £200m for the business, the jewel in the crown of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia fashion empire.
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Retailers warn of £3bn tariff hit if no deal on Brexit
Grocers and their customers face a £3.1bn tariff impact that could force up the price of food and drink, unless a Brexit deal is struck soon.
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Opinion
‘This rapid change is not destroying retail but reshaping it’
At a time of mass redundancies on the high street it is only right to be sanguine about the prospects for the job market in 2021.
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Retail Voice
The impact of the pandemic on jobs, stores and leases
The Covid-19 pandemic has been a real test of agility for retailers. The need to act quickly and make radical and difficult decisions has put a strain on many aspects of the industry.
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Analysis
Tech 100 trends: Marketplaces, delivery innovation and pandemic power players
Following the publication of the annual Tech 100 index, Retail Week explores key trends shared by the global leaders transforming digital commerce.
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McColl’s to hang on to rates rebate as Covid costs outweigh savings
C-store retailer McColl’s is set to keep the business rates rebate it was given by the government in March as its chief executive says Covid-related costs have since outstripped the money saved.
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Tesco and Morrisons to open stores with reduced hours on Boxing Day
Tesco and Morrisons will open their stores with reduced hours on Boxing Day to allow staff to spend more time with their families over the festive period.
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Tesco chair Allan warns of higher food prices in no-deal Brexit
Tesco chair John Allan has said the grocer is pre-emptively stockpiling in case of a no-deal Brexit, which would trigger price rises and limited availability on some fresh food products.
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Ocado ups profit guidance as fourth quarter sales surge
Ocado has said it now expects its full-year EBITDA to surpass £70m following a quarter of “exceptional demand” and strong sales growth.
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Frasers Group interim profits rise spurred by rates relief and online sales
Frasers Group reported a strong uplift in profits at the interim mark despite what chair David Daly describes as a “lack of clarity of guidance” from the government during the pandemic so far.
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Analysis
Three trends on how, what and where consumers will shop this Christmas
Christmas trading is different this year and there are some big new trends in how, what and where shoppers are purchasing their festive gifts.
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Video
Watch: Retailers must take responsible approach to consumer finance boom, experts warn
Consumer demand for finance options has remained consistently high this year, but retailers must assess customers’ ability to afford these options, experts have warned.
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Gallery
In pictures: The retailers nailing the (Covid) Christmas experience
Christmas is looking quite different this year but retailers are innovating to keep the festive spirit alive both online and in-store. Retail Week highlights the retailers pulling out all the stops.