More on Me + Em – Page 58
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H&M profits soar as giant focuses on ‘driving profitable growth’
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported soaring profits in the first quarter of the year, despite a dip in sales.
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Analysis
The challenges keeping retail’s legal leaders up at night
Recent global events have brought the unpredictability of retail into sharp focus.
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Third Asda store set to strike
A third Asda supermarket has voted to strike over what the GMB union describes as a “litany of issues”.
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Skincare brand Elemis to open first standalone store in London's West End
Skincare brand Elemis is set to open its first standalone store in Seven Dials this spring, strengthening its foothold as a “forerunner in providing premium skincare”.
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More store openings for The Range at former Wilko sites
The Range will open two new stores on Good Friday (March 29) at former Wilko sites, following the opening of another store last week in Hucknall, Nottingham.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Inside Lush’s swampy Shrek-themed pop-up
Lush has brought the city of Duloc from the famous Shrek films to the heart of Soho in London as it launches its new limited edition Shrek collection at a pop-up just in time for Easter
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Ocado grows ahead of the pack as UK grocery price inflation continues to fall
UK grocery price inflation eased to its lowest level since early 2022 this month, but nearly a quarter of UK households still say they are struggling.
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Marks & Spencer launches TV search for design talent
Marks & Spencer is seeking its “next top designer” through a TV talent show tie-up with broadcaster ITV.
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Pets at Home comfortable on outlook as financial year closes
Pets at Home anticipates that profits for the year just ended will meet guidance and said it is “comfortable” with expectations for the year to come.
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Asos to hit profit guidance despite sales fall
Fashion specialist Asos has reported a fall in sales but expects to meet full-year profit expectations as it makes “good progress” with its turnaround strategy.
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Ocado sales and volumes rise in ‘strong start’ to year
Online grocer Ocado has reported a good beginning to its new financial year as its key metrics advanced.
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Data
Data: Sosandar and Superdrug smash ecommerce growth – find out how
The UK retailers winning at ecommerce, with the highest online sales growth for FY22, have been revealed in a new Retail Week report
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Some Asda workers still waiting on correct pay
Supermarket giant Asda has said that some staff are still waiting to receive their correct pay, days after an IT issue left thousands short in their pay packets.
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Analysis
Kingfisher: Four ways the B&Q owner plans to patch up growth in 2024
With low confidence and poor weather raining on shoppers’ grand home improvement plans, how is Kingfisher planning to patch things up over the next 12 months or so?
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Poundstretcher opens new store at former Wilko site
Poundstretcher has opened a new store in a former Wilko site as it continues its expansion.
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Holland & Barrett names new UK CEO as part of restructure
Holland & Barrett has named Anthony Houghton as its new chief executive for the UK and Ireland as part of its new operating model “to help further accelerate its growth and transformation strategy.”
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Ben Sherman kicks off UK store roll-out with London pop-up
Menswear brand Ben Sherman is kicking off the UK-wide roll-out of its monobrand stores with the launch of a concept pop-up in London later this week.
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Interview
Rituals CEO on the retailer’s drive to ‘open one new store every working day’
Retail Week sits down with Rituals founder and chief executive Raymond Cloosterman to find out why he’s driving the brand to open a new store every working day this year, despite the downturn in luxury sales around the globe.
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Kingfisher cautious on outlook as international sales slip
Kingfisher is remaining cautious on its outlook for the next financial year after it saw total and international sales slip.
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Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi in talks to become chair of Very Group
Former chancellor and current Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi is reported to be in talks to chair The Very Group following Dirk Van den Berghe stepping down after two years.