More on Me + Em – Page 594
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Sports Direct slams Debenhams over rejected Magasin bid
Sports Direct has hit out at Debenhams’ board for rejecting its £100m offer for Magasin Du Nord and for failing to engage in discussions with the business.
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Sir Philip Green facing Arcadia pension blackhole
Sir Philip Green is facing the prospect of increasing his contributions to Arcadia’s pension schemes, as he mulls a potential company voluntary arrangement.
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Sainsbury’s-Asda CMA probe flawed, say economists
The competition watchdog’s investigation into the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda was flawed, according to a group of economists.
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M&S plans to double food business following Ocado deal
Marks & Spencer is aiming to double its food business to more than £12bn over the next five years after striking its joint venture with Ocado.
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Tesco launches plastic-free groceries trial
Tesco is launching a trial to remove a selection of plastic-wrapped fruit and vegetables to cut down on waste.
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Analysis
Data: The top five retailers shoppers want on their high streets
Consumers have revealed which brands they most want to see on their local high streets as part of a wide-ranging new report.
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Data
Infographic: Eight things to know about implementing AI
AI has arrived and businesses already embracing the technology are outperforming those yet to get on board, according to data from Microsoft.
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Opinion
Opinion: Culture is a critical concern for boards
Following a series of high-profile departures at leading retail businesses, the spotlight has fallen on corporate culture – and not a moment too soon.
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Agenda: Moss Bros, MySale, Brexit and Retail Week Live
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with results from MySale and Moss Bros, plus the latest Brexit vote, on the agenda
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Paperchase given the green light for a CVA
Paperchase is set to close at least five stores after winning credit approval for its proposed CVA this afternoon.
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Sainsbury's-Asda offer to sell 150 supermarkets
Sainsbury’s and Asda have offered to sell up to 150 supermarkets in a bid to convince competition authorities to agree to their £13bn mega-merger.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who could replace Laury as Kingfisher CEO?
As Kingfisher boss Véronique Laury prepares to stand down, we look at the runners and riders to succeed her at the helm of the DIY giant.
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Arcadia appoints GCW as it mulls CVA
Arcadia has appointed property agency GCW to oversee its proposed restructuring process, Retail Week understands.
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Superdry: ‘Back me to save Christmas’, Dunkerton urges
Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton has called on investors to back his reappointment to the board to ensure the strongest possible trading over the key Christmas period.
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New Look hires ex-House of Fraser boss Nigel Oddy
Former House of Fraser and The Range boss Nigel Oddy is to join New Look as chief operating officer.
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Update: Battle for Debenhams heats up
Debenhams has secured a £200m funding injection as the business battles to secure its future amid the overtures of Sports Direct.
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Mike Ashley rules out buying Arcadia ‘even for £1’
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashely has launched an attack on Sir Philip Green, insisting he wouldn’t buy his Arcadia retail empire even “for a pound”.
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Google launches digital skills programme to boost high streets
Google has launched a new digital skills programme in a bid to boost Britain’s high streets.