More on Me + Em – Page 889
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NewsProlonged promotions drive shop prices down in January
Shop price deflation persisted this month as retailers extended their Christmas promotions into January.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise sparked by electrical Sale
John Lewis delivered a rise in sales in the final week of its financial year buoyed by clearance offers across its electrical and home categories.
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NewsB&Q: 200 roles at risk in head office restructure
B&Q has kick-started a drive to “simplify” its structure and “improve efficiency” in a move that will leave hundreds of roles at risk, Retail Week can reveal.
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Report StoreExporting Ecommerce – How to Thrive Online in the US
The US is one of the most important markets for overseas investment. This interactive guide by Retail Week, in association with Exporting is Great, takes a closer look at how retailers can succeed online in the US.
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OpinionOpinion: Kamprad’s Ikea story should inspire retailers
When companies hit turbulence, or worse – if their survival is threatened – it’s striking how often they go back to the source of their greatness for inspiration.
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NewsSuperdry co-founder Dunkerton nets £18m in share sale
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has bagged an £18m windfall after offloading one million shares in the fashion business.
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NewsHouse of Fraser owner Yuan calls for Brexit 'signal'
House of Fraser owner Yuan Yafei has urged Prime Minister Theresa May to give a “definite signal” over the Brexit deal she wants for the UK.
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OpinionData geek or shopfloor trader – what makes a great CEO?
As a new breed of data-obsessed chief executive emerges – such as new Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock – can workers still move from shopfloor to boardroom?
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OpinionOpinion: Etailers look primed for success in the City
If January is anything to go by, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the etail stock.
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NewsWaterstones owner in sale talks with Elliott Advisors
Waterstones owner Alexander Mamut is in talks to sell the business to Elliott Advisors, the hedge fund that floated Game Digital four years ago.
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DataInfographic: Retailers adopt a cautious outlook
Uncertainty among consumers has led the retailers we interviewed to adopt a cautious outlook for 2018.
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NewsAnn Summers profits surge driven by store refurbishment
Ann Summers’ full-year profits more than doubled as boss Jacqueline Gold prepares to begin the “painful” process of weaning the retailer off discounting.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Nine ways Kamprad’s Ikea changed retail
As retail mourns the loss of one of its most prolific entrepreneurs, we analyse the revolutionary impact Ingvar Kamprad and his furniture firm had on the industry.
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NewsEast enters administration for third time in four years
Fashion retailer East has collapsed into administration for the third time in just four years.
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OpinionSir Ian Cheshire: Brexit - just let her get on with it!
The current noise around Brexit makes me think the PM must be getting it right given she is being attacked from both extremes of the debate.
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NewsFenwick hires buying boss from Soho House
Fenwick has recruited a new buying and merchandising director from Soho House, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Is Next in trouble or just changing?
Next’s decision to sell cars from its Manchester store is symptomatic of a retailer that has its hand on the tiller.
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NewsLeading MPs call for business rates reform
The Treasury Select Committee has urged an urgent review of business rates after a hard Christmas for some retailers and amid fears that some will collapse.
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NewsBargain Booze owner posts ‘robust’ interim results
Conviviality, owner of the Bargain Booze chain and wholesaler Matthew Clark, has reported a rise in first-half sales and profits.
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NewsBHS liquidators pay out £36m to creditors
BHS creditors have received an interim dividend worth £36m from the retailer’s liquidators.