More on Me + Em – Page 535
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News
Alibaba launches first European store in Spain
Alibaba has opened its first physical store in Europe on institutional landlord Intu’s Xanadú scheme in Madrid.
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eBay calls for SMEs to have bigger say on trade deals
Online marketplace eBay has called for the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses to have a greater say in future trade negotiations.
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Forever 21 poised to file for bankruptcy in US
Forever 21 is poised to file for bankruptcy in the US after talks over a potential refinancing deal stalled.
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McColl’s sales slip in ‘highly unseasonable summer’
McColl’s has suffered a fall in third-quarter sales, which it blamed on a “highly unseasonable summer” and “ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty”.
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Video
Tech. Cast: John Lewis director Ed Connolly on creating an innovative culture
John Lewis Partnership strategy director Ed Connolly talks to the Tech. Cast on how to foster a culture of innovation in your business, ahead of Tech. 2019 on October 2 and 3.
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Retail Voice
Five requirements for today’s retail finance teams
Sage offers its take on how finance departments can help retailers unlock success in the face of technological advancements
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Analysis
Almost half of retailers desperate to fill data roles
Business leaders are looking for expertise outside of their organisations to support ongoing data strategies
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John Lewis sales fall despite warmer bank holiday weather
John Lewis Partnership’s weekly sales figures were down year on year, despite record-breaking temperatures over the recent bank holiday weekend.
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Hammerson launches Leeds City Quarters concept
Hammerson has unveiled plans for its latest City Quarters concept in Leeds, which will sit adjacent to its Victoria Gate shopping centre in the city.
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Supermarkets slammed for offering ‘dodgy’ pricing deals
Supermarkets have been slammed for continuing to offer “dodgy” special offers and discounts, despite the introduction of government rules designed to stamp out such deals.
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: Keep calm and carry on shopping
Patrick Blower’s take on the big four grocers’ preparations for Brexit on October 31.
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Primark to train 160,000 farmers in sustainable cotton production
Primark is to train 160,000 cotton farmers in China, India and Pakistan in environmentally friendly farming methods in its latest sustainability initiative.
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Ted Baker strikes Japanese licensing deal to drive growth
Ted Baker is to license its Japanese business, which at present is directly operated, to local partner Sojitz Infinity.
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WHSmith posts strong full-year travel performance
WHSmith has reported strong trading at its travel division and performance in line with expectations at its high street arm.
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Analysis
Gender stereotypes in advertising: how not to fall foul of the new rules
The Advertising Standards Authority recently banned two ads under new rules to prevent depictions of harmful gender stereotypes. What should retailers take heed of to make sure they don’t fall foul of the regulations?
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Moonpig drafts in Kate Swann as chair
Former WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann is to join online greetings card specialist Moonpig Group as chair.
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Analysis
Notonthehighstreet’s new boss brings a fresh perspective
Notonthehighstreet’s new chief executive Claire Davenport may be travelling from Oxford to Richmond, south-west London, for her new role, but in her spare time she is attempting a rather more ambitious commute.