More on Me + Em – Page 876
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Analysis
Analysis: Seven markets the Co-op could disrupt
New Co-op boss Steve Murrells is eyeing new markets as he kick-starts the mutual’s renewal plan.
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Opinion
Real-life retail: The rise of the 'grocerant'
A daily eavesdrop on retail talking points and the latest industry developments – please share your thoughts in the comments section.
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News
Today in retail: Co-op makes £132m full-year loss
The Co-operative swung to a £132m loss in its full-year results today, but the group’s grocery arm is growing at pace.
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News
Brighthouse reform plan closes in on FCA approval
Brighthouse said that the Financial Conduct Authority is minded to authorise the retailer’s business provided it refinances its debt and maintains its business reform plan.
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Analysis
Analysis: One Stop – Tesco’s own ‘mini-Booker’
When Tesco unveiled plans for a £3.7bn takeover of wholesaler Booker, supplier to thousands of independent convenience stores, it took the market by surprise.
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News
Boots retail sales edge up as pharmacy division falters
Walgreens Boots Alliance posted a drop in its second-quarter sales as a poor international performance and currency fluctuations offset rising domestic sales.
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News
South Korean business giant CJ Group eyes Body Shop bid
The South Korean business conglomerate CJ Group are considering a bid for struggling beauty retailer The Body Shop.
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News
People moves: Arcadia loses Fiona Ross and Mary Homer
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group is in a state of flux after a flurry of resignations by executives from Evans, Topshop, Burton and Miss Selfridge.
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News
Findel new chief exec appointed amid profit warning
Findel has issued a profit warning and appointed new chief executive Phil Maudsley, formerly of the group’s Express Gifts division.
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News
Mothercare reveals final quarter like-for-like growth
Mothercare has reported a rise in UK like-for-likes in its fourth quarter against improving conditions in its challenging international territories.
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News
Co-op swings to loss but food like-for-likes rise
The Co-op registered a statutory pre-tax loss but a rise in like-for-likes sales in its convenience business in what chairman Allan Leighton termed an “exceptional year.”
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Gallery
Store gallery: Robinsons makes seductive Dubai debut
Singapore department store Robinsons has teamed with a British stalwart to offer something seductive in Dubai.
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Analysis
How Google Home and Amazon Alexa could change retail
Google Home – the tech giant’s virtual assistant – launches today. Retail Week looks at how voice technology can transform how we shop.
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Video
Watch: Is Nisa's store of the future a silver bullet?
Nisa has unveiled its latest store of the future format as it bids to gobble up a bigger slice of the lucrative convenience pie.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Boots, The Body Shop and more
Retail news round-up: Boots reports drop in sales, CJ group interested in The Body Shop and Argos to launch own-brand products
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Opinion
WRC blog: Stand out retail uses data to reward customers
Data can help identify new ways to engage consumers, Neiman Marcus boss Karen Katz told the World Retail Congress.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Poundland rolls out multi-price
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Poundland’s annoucement that it will no longer only sell products for £1
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News
Hammerson to extend app pilot after Brent Cross launch
Shopping centre landlord Hammerson has extended the trial of a smartphone app designed to “blur the lines” between bricks and clicks.
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News
Today in retail: Tesco, Booker, Argos and Smiggle
When was the last time you went shopping in the middle of the night?
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News
Superdry and Smiggle make out-of-town store debuts
Fashion retailer Superdry and Australian stationery brand Smiggle are set to open their first out-of-town stores at Glasgow Fort retail park.