More on Me + Em – Page 8
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Gallery
Go Outdoors has opened biggest outdoor store in Europe in York
JD Sports-owned specialist retailer Go Outdoors has opened the “biggest outdoor store in Europe” at Vangarde Shopping Park in York.
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News
Halfords bike website had a boost in visitors after Team GB’s cycling success
Team GB’s strong cycling performance at the Paris Olympics has led to a spike in demand for bikes, according to new figures released by Halfords today.
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News
Homebase is poised to kick off talks with potential investors
DIY specialist Homebase is preparing to start discussions with potential new investors, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Fruugo has appointed a former Amazon director as chief operations officer
Global online marketplace Fruugo has hired a former Amazon director to take on the role of chief operations officer.
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News
Sainsbury’s snaps up a raft of Homebase stores in a deal valued at £130m
Grocer Sainsbury’s is buying a raft of stores from DIY specialist Homebase as it seeks to extend its presence and “offer more food choice to more customers”.
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Very is launching its first fashion TV campaign in seven years
Very is making a TV comeback with its first television advert in seven years, showcasing its autumn collection through the group’s Haus of Flamingo fashion platform.
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Quiz has posted losses and a decline in revenue
Fashion retailer Quiz has posted “disappointing” results, which it said reflect the impact of inflationary pressures on consumer spending.
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August retail footfall has seen a ‘marginal’ rise despite summer holidays and UK riots
Retail footfall in August saw a “marginal” uplift in a month that usually sees shoppers on summer getaways.
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Opinion
‘Gen Z are a different breed, and retail has historically mischaracterised them’
Gen Z will have the highest disposable income of any generation, so despite near-term turbulence, now is the time to reflect on how the landscape will change, advises OC&C’s Matt Coode
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News
Kurt Geiger has posted ‘record’ sales and a rise in profit
Kurt Geiger has posted “record” profits and handbag sales despite weaker demand in the wider luxury market.
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Hobbycraft has been acquired by Modella Capital
Modella Capital, which has backed chains including Paperchase, Tie Rack and Ted Baker’s UK licensing partner No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), has acquired arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft.
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Analysis
What can retailers learn from Frasers' online rebrand and multi-brand strategy?
As Frasers gives its department store website a makeover to mirror its in-store shopping experience, Retail Week takes a closer look at the strategy behind the move and wonders if other retailers should follow suit?
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News
Temu group warns on ‘inevitable’ profit decline as results miss analyst expectations
Temu’s owner, PDD Holdings, has warned of an “inevitable” reduction in profitability as the group reports slow growth and rising competition.
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News
Ocado unveils its sixth round of price cuts across branded and M&S ranges
Ocado Retail has unveiled its sixth Big Price Drop since June 2023, giving customers price cuts across branded, own brand and M&S products.
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Gallery
Foot Locker has unveiled its reimagined ‘Home Court’ concept store in New York
US-based sports retailer Foot Locker has re-opened the doors to its flagship store on 34th Street in New York showcasing its new ‘Home Court’ concept.
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News
Morrisons slashes the prices of 2,000 grocery items for its More Card customers
Supermarket Morrisons has today unveiled a new loyalty drive, slashing the prices on more than 2,000 products for its More Card customers.
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News
Naked Wines losses are deepening amid sales slump
Naked Wines has reported deepening statutory losses and a fall in sales as it confirmed the appointment of its new chief financial officer.
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News
Frasers Group snaps up a stake in a retail and distribution group Down Under
Frasers Group has bought a 14.65% stake in Australia and New Zealand-based retail and distribution business Accent Group.
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News
Ted Baker's owner announces its new UK and Europe ecommerce operator
Authentic Brands Group has unveiled United Legwear & Apparel Co (ULAC) as its choice to manage ecommerce operations for Ted Baker in the UK and Europe.
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Opinion
‘We need to consider why Shein is a disruptor that delivers more than £1bn in annual UK sales’
Online fashion powerhouse Shein’s success raises uncomfortable questions about consumption, believes Charlotte Hardie