More on Me + Em – Page 94
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Analysis
Has Amazon finally cracked the c-store?
By adding conventional self-checkout tills to its proprietary ‘just walk out’ technology at its latest Fresh store, has Amazon finally cracked the ‘convenience’ part of the c-store?
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News
Lidl predicts ‘record-breaking Christmas’ as customers stock up early
Lidl expects a “record-breaking Christmas” trading period, with footfall to stores jumping 11% in the past six weeks.
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News
Mulberry losses deepen despite booming international sales
Luxury fashion and accessories retailer Mulberry has reported deepening losses despite booming revenue internationally as it continues to invest in its “long-term future”.
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News
Mastercard unveils AI personal shopping assistant
Mastercard’s personalisation platform Dynamic Yield has announced the launch of an advanced generative AI shopping tool for consumers.
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News
Jollyes hails ‘strongest-ever first half’ as it eyes 100th store opening
Pet care specialist Jollyes has hailed a “record-breaking” first half as it eyes the expected opening of its 100th store ahead of schedule early next year.
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News
Dr Martens warns on profits as ‘increasingly difficult’ US market takes toll
Dr Martens has issued a profit warning as it said ongoing problems with its US business “will take longer” to fix than first thought.
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Analysis
Customer 2024: Three trends shaping the digital strategies of H&M, Nike, Ikea and more
As customer expectations continue to rise, retailers must make every online touchpoint count. Building on consumer research, we explore where retailers are already investing to stay ahead of the curve – and what trends will stick.
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News
Retail footfall ‘steadied’ by Black Friday shoppers
Footfall across all UK retail destinations in November edged up as Black Friday helped to “steady the month”, according to the latest MRI Software data.
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Interview
The Works boss Gavin Peck on revamping stores to win new customers
Variety retailer The Works is on a transformational journey under chief executive Gavin Peck, revamping its store estate from jumbled, “Aladdin’s caves” into spaces focused on offering something for every member of the family.
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News
EG Group sale of UK business to Asda eases debt burden
EG Group said the sale of its UK operations to Asda brought its total debt repayments in 2023 to $4bn, “significantly reducing the group’s net leverage.”
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News
Mytheresa profits slip as luxe fashion demand slows
Luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa posted an increase in sales despite a slip in profits during the quarter as demand by its “aspirational customers across all geographies” slowed.
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Opinion
‘Wilko was killed by inertia, not Liz Truss’ chaotic mini-budget’
’Retail is detail’ must be one of the oldest mantras in the industry but, sadly, Lisa Wilkinson wasn’t across it.
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News
Greggs serves up ‘fine dining bistro’ in Fenwick flagship
Snacks specialist Greggs, famous for its sausage rolls and steak bakes, is to open a “fine dining bistro” in department store group Fenwick’s Newcastle flagship.
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Gallery
WHSmith unveils its biggest UK store yet at Birmingham airport
WHSmith has opened its flagship store in Birmingham airport, the largest UK store in the company’s portfolio.
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News
Deliveroo teams up with Screwfix for DIY rapid delivery
Deliveroo has made a significant foray into non-food categories with the launch of ‘Deliveroo Shopping’.
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News
Primark to open new stores in Italy
Primark has announced it will invest more than €50m (£43.3m) into its Italian business and open five new stores as part of its international expansion push.
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News
CMA finds branded suppliers have ‘raised prices more than their own cost increases’
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that branded suppliers have “raised prices more than their own cost increases” in its updated review of competition in the grocery sector.
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News
Halfords delivers sales and profit growth despite ‘volatile trading environment’
Halfords has posted an increase in sales across its retail and autocentres categories as well as a rise in profit.
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Analysis
TikTok Shop: three retailers nailing social commerce
Over 1.5 million UK businesses are now on the TikTok app, and the brand reports that the number of merchants joining its ecommerce platform is growing “rapidly”. We spoke to three social-savvy businesses that have made a success of it.