More on Me + Em – Page 618
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News
WHSmith sales rise bolstered by travel arm
WHSmith recorded an increase in sales as a decline in its high street division was offset by a strong performance in its travel division.
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Joules interim profits and sales increase
Joules has recorded a rise in profits above expectations, which boss Colin Porter says is a “testament to the strength of our distinctive brand”.
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Retail Voice
How to win with loyalty: four retailers leading the way
Eight seconds. That’s all the time that retailers have to capture the attention of customers, according to research carried out by Microsoft.
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The Body Shop to turn stores into ‘activist hubs’
The Body Shop is turning its stores into “activist hubs” in a bid to attract more customers into its high street branches.
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Analysis
Analysis: The 'new realities' facing retail in 2019
Next boss Lord Wolfson warned after the fashion bellwether’s Christmas trading update that retailers, landlords and local authorities must wake up to “the new reality” on the high street.
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Online sales grew at slowest-ever rate in December
Online retail sales suffered their lowest-ever rate of growth in December, new figures have revealed.
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House of Fraser makes U-turn over Intu stores
Sports Direct has made a U-turn over the future of its House of Fraser stores within Intu shopping centres.
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: HMV gets a new master?
Patrick Blower’s take on reports that HMV is the latest struggling retailer on Mike Ashley’s shopping list.
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Dixons Carphone 'committed to stores', says Baldock
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock has reaffirmed the retailer’s commitment to the high street, despite swinging the axe on more than 100 shops during the past year.
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Aldi unveils wage rise ‘to remain best-paying supermarket’
Aldi is increasing pay for store staff from next month, above the Living Wage Foundation’s recommended rates.
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Pets at Home picks up momentum as sales increase
Pets at Home has reported a “strong” Christmas quarter when momentum at its retail business “accelerated”.
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Dixons Carphone rings up Christmas sales boost
Dixons Carphone has posted a like-for-like sales advance over the peak Christmas period.
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Video
Watch: the macro factors driving spend in 2019
Widespread concern over the political and economic outlook and household finances will weigh heavily on global consumer spending decisions this year, an exclusive survey of 10,000 consumers reveals.
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Retail Voice
Are you mobile ready? Your customers certainly are
Worldpay research shows mobile has become an established channel for consumers – but are retailers making the most of m-commerce?
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Retail Voice
Christmas 2018 footfall update – what do retailers need to know?
The Christmas 2018 trading period will be remembered not for the weather, but for the challenges faced by retailers, says Springboard's Diane Wehrle.
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News
M&S launches online visual search technology
Marks & Spencer has launched visual search functionality on its mobile website to allow customers to search for products using a photo.
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News
Railway station retail gathers pace over Christmas
Retailers in UK train stations enjoyed an increase in festive sales, despite the turbulent wider trading environment.
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Superdry appoints new creative director
Superdry has appointed former Nike executive Phil Dickinson as its new creative director.