More on Me + Em – Page 928
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Breakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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Tesco to shed 500 staff in distribution centre shake-up
Tesco has unveiled plans to close two of its 25 UK distribution centres, with 500 staff to exit, as part of its ongoing transformation programme.
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Mike Ashley claims Odey backing is 'highly significant'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has welcomed backing from one of the retailer’s key investors and said the support is “highly significant”.
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Today in retail: Aldi brings good tidings for discounters
Aldi proved plenty of soothsayers wrong today, hitting back at the weekend’s gloomy headlines by grabbing plenty of positive column inches with its best-ever Christmas.
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House of Fraser bags ex-M&S exec as new digital director
House of Fraser has hired a former Marks & Spencer executive as its new digital director, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Online secret shopper: Where can Argos find growth?
Following the £1.4 billion takeover of Home Retail Group, Argos has new shareholders with high expectations. So where can it find growth?
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Intu shopping centres enjoy festive footfall fillip
Intu recorded an increase in footfall at its UK malls during the festive trading period as it focused on enhancing the customer experience.
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Analysis
Consumer 2017: Where will people shop?
Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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Superdrug Christmas sales jump driven by make-up and online
Superdrug has reported a bumper Christmas trading performance after strong make-up, gift range and online sales.
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The Hut Group steps up credit to fuel future expansion
MyProtein owner The Hut Group has expanded its credit facility, attaining £345m to fund potential acquisitions and future expansion.
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Retailers braced for footfall slump amid tube strike
Retailers across London are bracing themselves for a slump in footfall following the start of a 24-hour tube strike.
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Opinion
Opinion: Is it still worth trading in the West End?
The cost of opening a successful shop in London’s West End may outweigh the benefits. It could be better to go to a shopping centre.
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Oak Furniture Land boss eyes sale to boost US arm
Oak Furniture Land boss Jason Bannister is considering selling off a chunk of the furniture retailer he founded in 2004.
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Aldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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Watch: Tesco launches new ‘Food Love Stories’ campaign
Tesco has launched a new campaign as part of a drive to increase the focus on its food quality credentials.
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Boohoo.com bid for Nasty Gal moves step closer
Boohoo.com’s acquisition of US brand Nasty Gal has moved a step closer after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the process to sell its assets.
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Sports Direct mulls more brand sales amid upmarket push
Sports Direct is mulling a move to sell more of its struggling brands as boss Mike Ashley bids to create a more upmarket business.
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Dunelm hires ex-George at Asda chief Fiona Lambert
Dunelm has drafted in the former boss of George at Asda, Fiona Lambert, as its new product director.
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Maplin Christmas sales soar as drones take off
Maplin has hailed “one of its strongest Christmas trading periods” as drones helped sales fly during the golden quarter.
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Interview: Rob Collins on his first year at Waitrose
New Waitrose boss Rob Collins gives Retail Week his first interview since taking charge of the grocer last year.