More on Me + Em – Page 671
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News
Asda posts fifth quarter of growth in a row
Asda has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of increased like-for-likes sales, with online sales growth spurred by its general merchandise arm.
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News
Debenhams puts hundreds of roles into consultation
Debenhams has put hundreds of roles across its fashion and home departments into consultation as it strips layers of management out of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
GDPR three months on: The impact on retail
Since being introduced three months ago the implementation of GDPR has had some serious repercussions on the UK retail industry.
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News
B&Q sales rise as warm weather boosts performance
Kingfisher-owned DIY specialist B&Q notched up like-for-like growth of 3.6% in its second quarter, helped by good weather.
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Video
Watch: Inside Sainsbury's scan-and-go store
Sainsbury’s new app will allow shoppers to scan and pay for items without visiting a till. Retail Week puts the app through its paces.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is the end of the website nigh?
A website is now a retailer’s biggest – and most important – shop window, but new ways of online browsing call into question its very future.
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News
HoF website shut down amid warehouse dispute
House of Fraser has shut down its website following a dispute with XPO, which operates its warehouse on its behalf.
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Opinion
'Present… not involved' – HoF and Homebase's leadership fail
“I was present… I don’t think I was actually involved.” Jeremy Corbyn’s risible comment on the latest controversy to engulf him could apply equally to the former top brass at Homebase and House of Fraser.
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News
Notonthehighstreet swings to profit despite sales fall
Notonthehighstreet.com reported a swing into the black in its latest full-year results, spurred by a shift in marketing strategy to focus on more profitable customers.
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News
Harrods hires ex-Booths boss Dee to lead food and home
Harrods has appointed former Booths chief executive Chris Dee to lead its food and home business.
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News
Fat Face profits and sales rise as it chases US market
Fat Face has reported an increase in full-year profits and sales, with its burgeoning US business driving growth.
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News
HoF warehouse grinds to halt as Slevin exits
Employees at House of Fraser’s main distribution centre have downed tools after warehouse operator XPO halted work at the site.
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Indicator
General merchandise ranking 2018
There is a pronounced dichotomy between general merchandisers with digitally advanced offers and those that rely on their store estate. With the likes of Amazon dominating in ecommerce and Argos winning at cross-channel, our ranking reveals where other general merchandisers can invest to remain competitive.
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Indicator
The digital dichotomy in general merchandise
In the general merchandise sector, there is a pronounced dichotomy between retailers with digitally advanced offers and more traditional ones at that rely on bricks-and-mortar stores.
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News
Co-op’s ex-HR director launches equal pay lawsuit
The Co-op’s former HR director Sam Walker has brought a lawsuit against the retailer on the grounds of unequal pay, discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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News
Ashley vows to keep 80% of HoF stores open
New House of Fraser owner Mike Ashley has pledged to keep 80% of the department store chain’s shops open.
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: Mike Ashley's transfer window spending
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley spending big on House of Fraser, if not on new players at Newcastle United.
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Opinion
Opinion: What Ashley needs to do with House of Fraser
There is an almost pointless anonymity about House of Fraser stores currently. That is the challenge Mike Ashley must address.
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News
Updated: Homebase names 42 stores for closure
Homebase intends to shut 42 stores, putting 1,500 jobs at risk, as part of its turnaround push.
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Opinion
Opinion: Spotting winners in the new retail market
Last November I began listing distressed retailers. I could already see then I would need a record to keep track of the growing number.