More on Me + Em – Page 988
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Analysis
Analysis: How can struggling fashion retailers weather the storm?
This year has not been kind to fashion retailers with unpredictable weather, trading uncertainty and discount-addicted customers hitting performance.
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Analysis
Opinion: Why John Lewis's marketing material needs a good edit
Shop the hand-picked, curated and edited collection – why do retailers insist on using three marketing terms when one will do?
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers can make the most of mobile apps
Thanks to Pokémon Go, this summer has been all about the app. So, how can retailers integrate disruptive technology into their apps?
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Opinion
Opinion: The modern challenges redesigning how we shop
Recent headlines about how accessible the once-distant world of luxury retailing is fast becoming have got the industry thinking.
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News
Stationery retailer Smiggle on track to meet target of 200 UK stores
Australian retailer Smiggle has ploughed on with its global expansion plans and said it is on track to open 200 stores in the UK by 2019.
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Tesco takes a knock as pension blackhole balloons to estimated £5bn
Tesco’s pension deficit has reportedly doubled to more than £5bn in the past year, which could threaten its ability to resume paying dividends.
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Aldi plans £300m store refresh initiative but profits slip
Aldi has unveiled plans to spend £300m on revamping its UK and Ireland stores, but its full-year profits were hampered by its investment in price.
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BHS website to relaunch this week under new Qatari owners
BHS is to return to the UK retail scene this week with the relaunch of its website, just a month after the last of its stores closed.
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Opinion
Opinion: Higher prices and squeezing suppliers won’t help retail performance
I have never known such uncertainty permeating the industry in more than 30 years. It makes for short-termism and muddy thinking.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sainsbury's and Tesco
Retail news round-up: BHS to return in the UK as an online retailer, Sainsbury’s reports dip in sales, Tesco’s pension deficit increases
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Analysis
Online secret shopper: Tesco Clubcard should encourage trial, not frustrate
Now that companies can understand the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’, Clubcard should enable Tesco to get smart with customer data.
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Analysis
Boohoo’s success testament to entrepreneurial blood, sweat and tears
Boohoo seems to be going from strength to strength as the pure-play posts its interim results on Tuesday.
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News
Etsy acquires artificial intelligence start-up Blackbird Technologies
Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade goods, has acquired artificial intelligence start-up Blackbird Technologies for an undisclosed sum.
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Analysis
Profile: Who is Sports Direct’s new global ops boss Karen Byers?
Mike Ashley has made long-time Sports Direct staffer Karen Byers global operations boss as he steps into Dave Forsey’s vacated chief executive role.
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Analysis
Analysis: Will Sports Direct's shake-up soothe disgruntled investors?
Mike Ashley’s efforts to get the Sports Direct house in order took another dramatic turn today as chief executive Dave Forsey quit.
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News
Exclusive: Kingfisher appoints new exec following exit of Emily Lawson
Kingfisher chief people officer Emily Lawson has left the DIY giant after a year in the job and is set to be replaced by Alastair Robertson.
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Analysis
Analysis: Kaufland gears up for online launch in Berlin
Kaufland is preparing for its grocery ecommerce launch in Berlin with the discounter now taking registrations for the new service.
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News
Icelandic government considers launching lawsuit against Iceland
The Icelandic government is considering filing a lawsuit against Iceland the frozen food retailer over its name – 45 years after the grocer was founded.
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Co-op launches new membership scheme after pilot boosts sales and traffic
The Co-op aims to recruit a million new members over the next five years and to increase sales to members so they account for half of the total.
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Marks & Spencer sales dive as market share takes a hit
Marks & Spencer has suffered the biggest loss of market share of any fashion retailer, despite turnaround efforts from new boss Steve Rowe.