More on Me + Em – Page 693
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News
Mothercare CVA given green light by creditors
Mothercare’s creditors have approved the troubled retailer’s plans to shutter 50 stores and slash rents through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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News
Lush slammed over 'anti-police' #SpyCops campaign
Lush has been slammed by shoppers and members of the police for a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the “spy cops” scandal.
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Analysis
Five things retailers can learn from InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is one of the world’s leading hotel companies and employs more than 375,000 people across the globe.
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Opinion
Should retailers offer free delivery from stores?
As shopping becomes more of a leisure activity, do consumers want to lug heavy bags around with them? Could free delivery from stores protect the role of the shop?
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News
HoF lenders seek cash injection as CVA approaches
House of Fraser’s key lenders are demanding proof that its Chinese shareholders will provide the £70m capital pledged last month.
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Video
The Retail Week: Has the death of shops been overhyped?
On this week’s episode of The Retail Week, the team discuss the positive results from B&M and Mountain Warehouse and ask, has the death of the store been overhyped?
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Retail Voice
Why back-office functions are an investment priority
Retailers should start their investment plans with back-office technology and recruitment, rather than prioritising front-end functions.
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Analysis
Move of the week: Cath Kidston’s new boss
Melinda Paraie will be a new name to many UK retail observers, but on paper at least the American appears a good fit to lead Cath Kidston through the next stage of its development after Kenny Wilson upped sticks to join Dr Martens.
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Analysis
Analysis: How The Hut Group is primed for success
The Hut Group is sitting pretty with surging full-year profits and sales. We spoke to boss Matt Moulding about the secrets of its success.
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News
BHS.com to be shut down as Al Mana pulls plug
BHS.com, the online business launched in the wake of the BHS collapse, is being axed by its Qatar-based owner Al Mana Group.
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Opinion
Opinion: Asda needs Sainsbury’s shoulder to lean on
The old analogy of two drunk men propping each other up at a bar has been used in the past to describe retail mergers.
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Report Store
Digitising Down Under
How to make the move into Australia and New Zealand’s online markets
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News
John Lewis to anchor Croydon shopping redevelopment
John Lewis will open a 165,000 sq ft department store to anchor the £1.4bn redevelopment of Croydon town centre.
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News
Hut Group acquisitions boost profits and sales
The Hut Group’s profits and sales have rocketed following its acquisitions of new brands over the year.
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News
Asda full-year like-for-likes inch up as profits fall
Asda’s pre-tax profit shrank 10% last year despite an increase in like-for-likes.
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Analysis
How Amazon's arrival will shake up retail Down Under
Asos, Boohoo, Debenhams, JD Sports – UK brands are doing big business Down Under. And it’s easy to see why.
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Opinion
Was Baldock's attack on Dixons Carphone warranted?
The new boss of Dixons Carphone, Alex Baldock, pulled no punches this week when he slammed his predecessor and issued a profit warning.
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Cartoon
Retail cartoon: The Bunnings boomerang
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Australian firm Wesfarmers disposing of Homebase after its disastrous attempt to launch Bunnings in the UK
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News
Morrisons outgrows big four amid May heatwave
Morrisons outgrew its big four rivals during May as warm weather, the royal wedding and the FA Cup final boosted overall grocery sales.
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News
M&S swerves FTSE 100 relegation as Ocado rises up
M&S has narrowly avoided being relegated from the FTSE 100 despite its share price tumbling after it unveiled a 66% profit drop and 100 store closures.