More on Me + Em – Page 911
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News
Analysis: Return policies of the UK’s top 20 retailers
As John Lewis slashes its returns policy from 90 days to 35, we take a look at the models of the top 20 UK retailers.
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Video
Watch: Ikea boss Drakeford on breaking ground in the UK
At the ground-breaking event for Ikea’s 20th UK store in Sheffield, Retail Week speaks to the retailer’s UK and Ireland country manager Gillian Drakeford.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Booker and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct's investors planning to initiate new rules, and Bunnings dismisses zero-hour contracts for store staff.
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Analysis
Analysis: When I grow up, I want to be…
Boohoo boss Carol Kane stated its ambitions to become the Inditex of etail. We explore who other retailers are looking to emulate, and what their chances of success are.
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Store gallery: Poundland's first Pep & Co shop-in-shop
Poundland today opened the doors on its first Pep & Co shop-in-shop as its looks to tempt shoppers with its value fashion offer.
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Today in Retail: Wiggle’s new boss gears up to take over
Wiggle’s incoming boss Will Kernan joins the specialist retailer after a five-year stint at The White Company.
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Poundland scraps online shop to focus on core business
Poundland is pulling the plug on the transactional element of its website after a trial failed to live up to expectations, Retail Week can reveal.
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Wiggle poaches The White Company boss Will Kernan
Wiggle has poached The White Company chief executive Will Kernan as its new boss, replacing Stefan Barden at the helm.
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Analysis
Blog: 40% of retailers not seeing omnichannel ROI
Retail leaders and Maplin’s CEO speak out about the difficulties of becoming truly omnichannel.
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News
Boots omnichannel boss Robin Phillips steps down
Boots’ director of omnichannel Robin Phillips has resigned after two years, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Online secret shopper: House of Fraser
House of Fraser should focus on ensuring that its customer experience is outstanding, before rushing to invest in a challenger bank.
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News
Charles Tyrwhitt names new chief as Hodder steps down
Charles Tyrwhitt has appointed David Boynton as chief executive to replace Greg Hodder, who has retired after eight years at the fashion retailer.
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Amazon lowers profit guidance as it forks out for Prime
Internet goliath Amazon has lowered its profit guidance for the next quarter as it continues to plough money into its Prime membership.
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Overseas shoppers drawn to UK fashion and beauty brands
Interest from overseas in UK brands jumped 23% in the last quarter of 2016, as international shoppers were drawn to UK fashion and beauty ranges.
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House of Fraser plots new anchor store for £300m project
House of Fraser is set to anchor a new £300m retail complex in Chester, which will open in 2021.
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News
Retail Diary: Bunnings sizzles and Ocado grows downward
The UK is giddy for a Bunnings Sausage Sizzle, Ocado goes underground and it’s the little things that count at Charles Tyrwhitt.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: The value of gift finders for retailers
What value do gift finders add for online retailers?
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Analysis
Infographic: Paperchase on growth and H&M profits fall
The week in words and numbers, February 3, 2017: New Paperchase chairman says there is an opportunity for growth, and H&M posts a fall in profits.
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Video
The Retail Week: Retail 2017, Bunnings and Mike Ashley
The Retail Week team discuss the top stories from the past seven days in the industry, including a first look inside Bunnings’ UK debut.
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Opinion
Blog: The Oscars of home delivery are upon us
As awards season takes hold, Hermes’ Gabrielle Gregoire assesses the importance of accolades in recognising excellence in the supply chain.