More on Me + Em – Page 961
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Analysis
Etail Evolution: Argos’s website through the years
Argos was an early adopter of online retail, first entering the etail fray in 1995. How has it adapted its online offer since then?
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Gallery
Store gallery: Argos pops up in The Centre:MK
Argos has launched a new-look pop-up store inside a shopping centre as its new owner Sainsbury’s kick-starts a drive to boost brand awareness.
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Analysis
Meet the leadership team at Bunnings UK
As new Homebase-owner Wesfarmers fits out the UK’s first Bunnings store in St Albans, Retail Week profiles the now-complete team at the top
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News
Furniture retailer Betta Living falls into administration
Kitchen, bedroom and wardrobe retailer Betta Living has slumped into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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News
Today in retail: Sainsbury's 'brain gain' gathers pace
It’s been a year of acquisitions for Sainsbury’s, most notably the additions of Argos and Habitat to its growing business.
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Opinion
Opinion: Easy for staff means great for the customer
When Gordon Ramsay turns around a restaurant in his shows, the problem often stems from the menu being too confused and complicated.
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News
Watch: Aldi unveils Kevin the Carrot Christmas advert
Aldi has unveiled its first festive TV advert starring Kevin the Carrot, following days of anonymous teasers promoting the campaign.
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Gallery
In pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its Christmas windows, created around the theme of ‘togetherness’ during the festive season.
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Gallery
Store gallery: New-concept Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse has launched a new trial format, kicking off with two fresh stores in Stratford and Swindon.
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News
Watch: Tesco declares 'bring it on' this Christmas
Tesco has unveiled the first in a series of Christmas adverts as the grocer bids to claim its share of festive food spend.
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News
Join the Be Inspired Twitter debate next week
Want to discuss what makes women such great leaders in the retail sector? Then join Retail Week and eCommera for the Be Inspired Twitter debate.
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Opinion
Opinion: Shopping centres come into their own at Christmas
Nine out of 10 retail sales throughout the year still ‘touch’ a physical store, emphasising the importance of shopping centres at a time like Christmas.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why ‘experience’ doesn’t mean anything
Beware of ‘experiential retail’ – the term is far too broad to mean very much and should perhaps be consigned to the dustbin.
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News
Sainsbury's poaches Poundland boss Kevin O'Byrne
Sainsbury’s has poached Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne to become its next chief financial officer just months after he took charge of the value retailer.
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News
Birds Eye and Walkers hike prices for grocers
Birds Eye and Walkers have joined Typhoo and Unilever in asking supermarkets for more money following the drop in the value of the pound.
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News
Paperchase to launch stores in US next year
Paperchase is poised to open its first standalone stores in the US next year after growing UK sales by 11% to £114m in its last full-year.
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News
Evans Cycles wheels in former Dobbies boss Andy King
The private-equity owner of Evans Cycles has appointed former Dobbies Garden Centres boss Andy King as chief executive.
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Interview
Interview: Véronique Laury's vision for Kingfisher
When Véronique Laury replaced Sir Ian Cheshire as chief executive of Kingfisher in January 2015 she became the most powerful woman in retail.
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Data
Data: Consumer appetite for Black Friday overestimated
Retail Week exclusive: Survey shows there is a mismatch between consumers’ and retailers’ perceptions of Black Friday as three-quarters of shoppers plan to spend less.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, Primark and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury’s pension deficit increases, supermarkets halt new store plans, Primark set for profit rise, and more