More on Me + Em – Page 949
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News
Iceland vs Iceland – island nation sues retailer
The Icelandic government has taken legal action against British grocery retailer Iceland in a bid to help promote businesses in the Nordic country.
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News
Mothercare boss: "We've fared a hell of a lot better than most"
Mothercare’s boss has admitted the business “hit a bump” in the last six months, but insisted its turnaround is on track.
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News
Today in Retail: Growing pains at Mothercare
Despite reporting falling like-for-likes and profits, the boss of Mothercare didn’t appear too rattled.
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Opinion
Iceland's Malcolm Walker: Feeling the heat? Build a kitchen
As a Yorkshireman, I am naturally very familiar with the anguished cry of “how much?” that usually attends any major purchasing decision in the county. Like a kitchen refurbishment, for example.
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Analysis
Opinion: What can be learned from Staples' decline?
Hilco’s acquisition of Staples’ UK business is one of many deals in the office supply space, following a recent drop in sales and growth.
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News
London’s West End poised for £115m Black Friday bonanza
Retailers in London’s West End are braced for a £115.5m Black Friday spending spree as stores across the region take part in the promotional frenzy.
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News
Lidl hikes staff pay to meet Living Wage Foundation rate
Lidl is increasing pay rates for its lowest paid workers to match the new Living Wage Foundation benchmark.
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News
Agent Provocateur launches Ménage à Trois WhatsApp chat
Agent Provocateur has launched a ‘Ménage à Trois’ WhatsApp chat feature to allow couples to shop with its agents.
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News
Move of the week: Tanya Lawler leaves eBay
News of Tanya Lawler’s decision to leave her role as vice president of eBay UK came somewhat out of the blue.
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Analysis
Analysis: Does Black Friday have staying power in the UK?
When shoppers burst through Asda’s shop doors on Black Friday in 2014, the US retail phenomenon truly arrived on our shores.
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News
Google adds real-time footfall tracker for Black Friday
Google has launched a footfall tracker to allow Black Friday and Christmas shoppers to check how busy a high street store is in real time.
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News
Pets at Home like-for-like sales and profits climb
Pets at Home has posted rising like-for-like sales and profits as it services division and online offer drove continued growth.
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News
Mothercare profits slump as like-for-like sales fall
Mothercare has reported a fall in half-year profits and like-for-like sales following “difficult” trading conditions.
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Retail Voice
Three steps to achieve true retail innovation
ThoughtWorks’ head of technology for retail Giles Alexander takes a look how retailers can change their way of thinking to enable growth.
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Video
Watch: How Dixons Carphone prepares for Black Friday success
Dixons Carphone ecommerce director Stuart Ramage discusses what to expect from Black Friday this year and the retailer’s preparations
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News
Breakfast briefing: BHS, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: MPs demand extra pay from Green, Harris Tweed range help Sainsbury's sale and Selfridges plans to create world's largest handbag hall.
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Analysis
Autumn Statement: Retail reacts to wages and rates
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s maiden Autumn Statement speech sparked plenty of reaction across the retail sector.
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News
Today in Retail: Austin Reed to make high street comeback
This year has brought plenty of downbeat retail headlines, so it’s great to be able to highlight some good news – plans to revive the Austin Reed brand.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Etailer Missguided opens first store
Etailer Missguided has opened its first standalone store at Westfield Stratford City in London.
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News
ScS order numbers jump as it nears 100 store mark
ScS has hailed a jump in customer order numbers since the start of its current financial year as the business closes in on 100 stores.