More on Me + Em – Page 698
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VideoTech. Cast: Facebook on how AR and VR will change the world
Facebook’s industry head of retail and restaurants Beth Horn discusses the impact of augmented and virtual reality and how Instagram is partnering with retailers.
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NewsWhite Stuff profits dented by digital spend and discounting
White Stuff has suffered a fall in full-year profits after ramping up investment in digital marketing and “higher than planned” levels of discounting.
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NewsPets at Home raises guidance after ‘strong start’ to the year
Pets at Home posted increased sales during its first quarter and raised its full year guidance but “remains cautiously optimistic” in the current climate.
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NewsMajestic Wine acquired by US investment firm
Majestic Wine has been acquired by a leading US investment firm for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsGoals Soccer Centres uncovers ‘improper behaviour’
Following an ongoing investigation into the historic accounting practices of Goals Soccer Centres, the company’s full-year 2018 audit has been suspended.
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NewsRetailers make ‘significant progress’ to cut carbon emissions
Several leading retailers have reduced their impact on the environment as part of the BRC’s ‘Better Retail Better World’ initiative.
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NewsMcDonald’s opens first ‘grab-and-go’ store
McDonald’s is trialling a new store format on London’s Fleet Street in a bid to cater to customers on the move.
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NewsJohn Lewis seeks blueprint to reconcile robots and humans
Department stores and grocery group John Lewis Partnership aims to find a formula for how robots and people should best interact as machines become ever more prominent participants in everyday life.
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AnalysisGreggs adds evening meals and multichannel to the menu
Food retailer Greggs has served up a fresh business model in recent years.
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NewsWish.com valued at $11bn in new fundraising
Mobile shopping specialist Wish has completed a new round of fundraising valuing it at $11.2bn.
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NewsIntu boss promises to stand firm on Primark rent reductions
The chief executive of Intu has said that the landlord will stand firm should Primark or any other retailer request rent reductions on schemes in line with those who have recently undergone CVAs.
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NewsScS ‘continues to outperform’ in tough climate
ScS expects its full-year results to be in line with expectations as like-for-like order intake growth has increased consecutively for two years.
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NewsWaitrose to extend refillables trial after initial success
Waitrose is set to extend a packaging trial to three new stores, after the success of its ‘Unpacked’ refillables concept in Oxford.
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NewsZalando raises profit outlook after ‘strongest ever’ second quarter
Zalando has raised its profit outlook to the upper half, after hailing its “strongest-ever second-quarter active customer growth” and fastest site growth since 2013.
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NewsWestfield’s UK income hit by retail CVAs and leasing delays
Westfield’s UK rental income over the first half of the year fell amid an increase in vacancies due to the rash of retail CVAs and administrations and delays with leasing due to Brexit.
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OpinionBeaverbrooks’ heritage and values are key to shaping its future
In 1919, three Adlestone brothers moved to Belfast with nothing but a suitcase full of silverware and a dream to sell jewellery.
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Retail VoiceThree ways to protect your payments data
Cyber-security is vital for safeguarding customers’ sensitive payment information. Consider using these three technologies, as outlined by Sage Pay, to ensure the best protection for them.
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GalleryIn pictures: Samsung’s King’s Cross store – a new take on tech
Samsung has unveiled an eye-catching ‘showcase’ at London’s King’s Cross. Stores editor John Ryan takes a tour.