More on Me + Em – Page 470
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Store gallery: Holograms and automation at Asda Stevenage
Supermarket chain Asda is trialling a number of futuristic pieces of technology in its designated tech hub store in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, including 3D holograms and an automated click-and-collect machine.
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Kingfisher promotes new group ecommerce director from Screwfix
Home and DIY giant Kingfisher has named Sue Harries as its new group ecommerce director.
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Store gallery: London hosts Gymshark’s longest-ever pop-up
Open for one month only, Gymshark has launched its first-ever retail-only store, after previously playing host to a series of pop-up events.
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Kingfisher and Morrisons FTSE 100 status in jeopardy
B&Q owner Kingfisher and grocer Morrisons both face potential ejection from the FTSE 100 this week.
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Debenhams rejects claims that lender commitment is in doubt
Debenhams has slammed down suggestions that the commitment of its lenders to a debt for equity swap is in question and that debt restructuring was reliant upon more deep rent reductions.
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New John Lewis boss White to launch strategic review
The new chair of the John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, plans to initiate a strategic review of the department stores and grocery giant.
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Card Factory rolls out international partnership
Card Factory has rolled out hundreds of branded concessions in a new partnership with Australian retailer The Reject Shop.
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Asda circled by raft of potential buyers
Petrol station tycoons and private equity houses are understood to be among those interested in taking a majority stake in Walmart-owned Asda.
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Analysis
Analysis: How TK Maxx’s ‘treasure hunt’ tactics drive success
After TJX reported standout results last week, retail analyst Michael Lieblich examines the factors behind the success of flagship brand TK Maxx
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Intu to open UK’s first store dedicated to curating pureplay brands at Lakeside
Institutional landlord Intu is set to open the UK’s first ever store dedicated to curating pureplay retailers and brands at its Lakeside shopping centre.
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Waitrose expands online delivery network in preparation for Ocado split
Waitrose has expanded online delivery fulfilment to more stores in its estate around the country as it prepares for the end of its partnership with Ocado in September.
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Coronavirus could spark UK economic growth downgrade
The coronavirus crisis could spark a downgrade of economic growth in the UK, the governor of the Bank of England has warned.
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Walmart to take on Amazon Prime with subscription service launch
Walmart is preparing to launch a subscription service to rival Amazon Prime in the US.
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Analysis
Sixty seconds with… Tails.com marketing boss Miranda Cresswell
As Retail Week Live nears, we interview some of the event’s most exciting speakers. This week, we speak with Miranda Cresswell, chief marketing officer at innovative dog food brand Tails.com.
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News
Consumer confidence inches up for third month in a row
Consumer confidence rallied for a third straight month in February as wages and house prices rose, unemployment remained low and inflation stayed stable.
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BRC criticises government over business rates recommendations snub
The BRC has criticised the government’s response to the Treasury Select Committee business rates inquiry, saying the recommendations appear to have “fallen on deaf ears”.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Homebase got back in the black
This time last year Homebase had just reported a £114.5m loss following several bad decisions by its former owner Wesfarmers.
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News
TK Maxx parent company full-year sales ‘exceed expectations’
TK Maxx owner TJX has hailed a strong fourth-quarter and full-year results exceeding expectations.
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Marks & Spencer extends click-and-collect cut-off deadline
Marks & Spencer has moved the deadline for next-day click-and-collect orders back by an hour from 10pm to 11pm and is piloting a two-hour express service in 17 of its big stores.