More on Me + Em – Page 846
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AnalysisFailed in the UK: Overseas retailers that got it wrong
As Bunnings calls time on its disastrous attempt to crack the UK, we look at other international retailers that failed to make waves in Blighty.
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NewsLandlords prepare to take tougher stance on retail CVAs
Property owners are poised to take a more hard-nosed approach to retail CVAs.
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NewsDixons Carphone warns on profits in tough market conditions
Dixons Carphone has warned that profits in its new financial year are expected to fall and detailed plans to shutter more than 90 stores.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco is picking its battles by closing Direct
Thanks to the recent amazing interviews with various ex-Tesco senior directors by George MacDonald of this parish, we learned there is clearly little love lost between ex-boss Phil Clarke and a number of his former colleagues.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: There's more to life than retail
Fortunately I have enjoyed a lifetime of good health, fitness, vitality, wellbeing, and the freedom and independence those confer. So what a shock, without warning, to find myself in hospital for five days over Easter.
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NewsIn pictures: Debenhams and Estee Lauder’s new beauty hub
Estee Lauder has unveiled a multi-brand, tech-driven store-in-store in Debenhams’ Stevenage branch, with a further roll-out slated this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Hilco rebuild stricken Homebase?
News that Wesfarmers has disposed of Homebase to Hilco for a nominal £1, just two years after it bounded into the UK market, came as no surprise.
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NewsDunelm warns on profits as like-for-likes slide
Dunelm has issued a profit warning after experiencing “trading conditions materially more challenging than expected”.
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NewsAgenda: B&M, Card Factory and consumer confidence data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from B&M and Card Factory, plus the latest consumer confidence figures, all on the agenda.
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NewsInditex hires new managing director for UK
Inditex has hired a new managing director for the UK and Ireland, choosing to promote from within.
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NewsCath Kidston names new boss to succeed outgoing Wilson
Cath Kidston has poached Melinda Paraie, an executive at American jewellery business John Hardy, to become its new boss.
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NewsMountain Warehouse eyes New Look stores as profits soar
Mountain Warehouse has posted its 21st consecutive year of sales growth boosted by overseas expansion as boss Mark Neale plots a Neon Sheep bricks-and-mortar roll-out.
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NewsMall owner Intu tests e-games and AI in tech tie-ups
Shopping centre group Intu has linked with seven start-ups to try new ways of complementing bricks and mortar with digital technology.
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NewsTesco terminates BRC membership following Booker merger
Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, is cancelling its membership of industry trade association the BRC.
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AnalysisWell-connected Anthony Houghton heads to Holland & Barrett
With Wilko, Argos, Home Retail, Currys Dixons and Woolworths under his belt, Anthony Houghton arrives as retail and property director – and few know the high street better than he does.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Why couldn't Tesco make money online?
Tesco decided to ditch its Direct business after it saw “no route to profitability”. Why couldn’t the UK’s largest retailer make money online?
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NewsHomebase sold to Hilco as Wesfarmers culls Bunnings UK
Wesfarmers, which bought Homebase two years ago, has disposed of the ailing DIY firm for just £1 following its disastrous attempt to launch Bunnings in the UK.
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NewsSainsbury’s ushers in new pay deal following consultation
Sainsbury’s has rubber-stamped plans to invest £110m in a new pay deal for staff following a consultation with workers.
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NewsB&Q sales slump as big freeze forces store closures
Kingfisher blamed “unusually adverse weather” for a dramatic drop in B&Q sales during its first quarter.
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InterviewInterview: Why the king of the mall is betting on Westfield
Westfield’s shareholders voted in favour of Unibail-Rodamco’s acquisition of the shopping centre owner this morning. The latter’s boss Christophe Cuvillier reveals why he is making an £18.4bn bet on physical retail.