More on Me + Em – Page 973
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Opinion
Opinion: Loyalty should last longer than Black Friday
Black Friday was first widely adopted in 2013 and has quickly established itself as a firm fixture in the British retail calendar.
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News
Lord Kirkham's Fabb Sofas unveils first store and website
Fabb Sofas, the new furniture retailer backed by DFS founder Lord Kirkham, has opened its first store and launched online.
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News
Hotel Chocolat gets ‘credible approaches’ to expand abroad
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell says the retailer has been inundated with “credible approaches” from potential international partners since floating, as it mulls overseas expansion.
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Opinion
Opinion: C&A, Littlewoods, BHS… don’t let it happen to M&S
Here’s a little brain teaser for you. Complete the following sequence: C&A, Littlewoods, Woolworths, BHS and…?
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Analysis
Analysis: Why did Banana Republic fail in the UK?
As revealed by Retail Week, Gap-owned Banana Republic is closing all its UK stores – but what caused this decision?
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News
BHS: Philip Green yet to make 'credible' pension offer
The Pensions Regulator has said it has yet to receive a ”credible” offer from Sir Philip Green over the blackhole in BHS’s retirement scheme.
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News
Travis Perkins warns on profits but consumer sales strong
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has warned group profits will be below market expectations, but third-quarter sales at its consumer business rose.
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News
Hotel Chocolat tastes success as full-year profits jump
Hotel Chocolat has posted soaring full-year profits and plans to open five more stores before Christmas.
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Retail Voice
Five reasons why retailers should opt for digital receipts
Tag Retail Systems reveals how new digital receipt technologies are transforming the landscape for retailers and why it’s worth taking another look.
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Video
Watch: 25 years of Muji in posters and products
Japanese retailer Muji is celebrating 25 years in Europe by creating a timeline of its poster campaigns to showcase the evolution of the brand.
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Video
Watch: Talking Shop with Sainsbury's Mike Coupe
In our new format – Talking Shop – we follow Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe around a store for his thoughts on sourcing, barbecues and that Egypt incident.
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Analysis
Timeline: How Sainsbury's won the race for Argos
Sainsbury’s pulled off the biggest retail deal of the year when it sealed the £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group after a tussle for control.
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Opinion
Opinion: Tesco shows the way to golden quarter success
As the golden quarter gets under way, Tesco looks the best placed it has been in years to celebrate a happy Christmas.
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Analysis
How can retailers generate revenue from Snapchat?
Ahead of Snapchat’s UK boss Claire Valoti’s keynote at Retail Week Live 2017, we look at the ecommerce potential of the social platform.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Exhibit and more
Retail news round-up: Asda transmits £228.2m to Ireland, retail sales drop in Scotland, and Exhibit enters administration.
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News
Ex-Asda boss Clarke: Brexit will be ‘tough’ for grocers
Former Asda boss Andy Clarke has warned his old grocery rivals that Brexit is “going to be tough” for them to navigate.
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News
Gear4music eyes European prize with new hub launches
Gear4music is opening its first European distribution hubs and showrooms as its looks to counteract the impact of Brexit.
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Cartoon
Blower’s retail cartoon: Tesco vs Unilever price fight
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco’s stand-off over increases in product prices from Unilever due to sterling’s fall in value
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News
Yoox Net-a-Porter to open London tech hub
Yoox Net-a-Porter is opening a dedicated tech hub in London as part of plans to increase its technology team headcount.
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Analysis
Asos: Amazing stats hold lessons for other retailers
Fashion specialist Asos positions itself as a “global fashion destination for 20-somethings” and generally executes that ambition consummately.