More on Me + Em – Page 653
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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OpinionBlack Friday: The scientific reasons not to jump on the bandwagon
Should your business run a Black Friday Sale? Science says no, according to behavioural strategist Dan Thwaites.
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AnalysisProtecting planet and profit: why sustainability matters
With consumers’ eyes now wide open to the environmental emergency facing our planet, those who fail to deliver sustainable products and business practices could soon become extinct.
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NewsTOFS sales fall but boss heralds CVA for improved profitability
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) has recorded declines in full-year sales and profits but boss Emma Fox credits the retailer’s CVA for improving profitability.
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OpinionTOFS CEO: A CVA isn’t a quick fix – but it was right for our business
The growth in ecommerce, the much-discussed high rents and business rates, combined with lower high street and retail park footfall and rising wage costs have created the perfect storm in our industry – one that is proving very challenging to weather.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How woke is Victoria’s Secret?
Victoria’s Secret’s cancellation of its formerly ratings-topping fashion show and plunging profits are the latest evidence that the brand is losing touch with contemporary consumers. Can it ever regain relevance?
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NewsBaird Group appoints Savills to spearhead store expansion
Menswear specialist Baird Group has appointed real estate advisor Savills to spearhead the growth of its store portfolio across the UK and Europe.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Selfridges premieres in-store cinema
Patrick Blower’s take on Selfridges opening a permanent cinema in its iconic Oxford Street store – and what films it might put on screen.
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NewsIceland and New Look investor Brait eyes assets sale
Brait, a leading shareholder in retailers Iceland and New Look, aims to realise its investments within five years.
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NewsSosandar sales soar in first-half as investment pays off
Sosandar, the online womenswear specialist, has posted a rise in first-half sales and said investment was powering progress at the business.
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NewsIkea profits fall despite sales rise
Ikea’s full-year profits fell despite its online sales soaring 50%.
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NewsScS weathers political uncertainty despite sales fall
Sofas specialist ScS has reported a fall in sales as political volatility continued to hit trading.
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NewsIkea invests €200m in race to be ‘climate positive’
Ikea has invested €200m into environmental initiatives to hit its 2030 targets to become a “climate-positive” business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why has Asos hired a chief growth officer?
Asos has snapped up its first chief growth officer, also the first in a series of executive hires to bolster its leadership team.
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NewsDiscovery 100 judges announced
With our search to find the top global retail tech start-ups extended to December 20, Retail Week has revealed the names of the industry leaders among the Discovery 100 judging panel.
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AnalysisMental health: How JLP, WHSmith and Co-op are supporting their staff
Businesses are waking up to their responsibilities to support and protect their employees’ mental health. Retail Week looks at which businesses are setting the bar in mental health support and what others can learn.
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NewsShop prices fall in run-up to Christmas trading
Shop prices fell in November for the sixth consecutive month, as the BRC hopes for a positive impact on Christmas trading.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Richard Price transform M&S’ fashion fortunes?
As Marks & Spencer bids to put its apparel offer fully back in fashion with shoppers, it has wooed one of its former retail stars back to lead the offensive.
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NewsPets at Home to roll out 30 new format stores next year
The boss of Pets at Home has said the retailer plans to roll out 30 of its new format stores next year, as he looks to continue to grow the business through targeted use of customer data.