More on Me + Em – Page 997
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OpinionOpinion: Was Ocado’s first overseas deal worth the wait?
It’s been a long time coming, but was news of Ocado’s hotly anticipated maiden international tie-up worth the rather protracted wait?
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NewsTesco PwC probe closed by accounting watchdog
The UK’s accounting watchdog has closed its investigation into Tesco’s accounts, which was launched in the wake of the grocer’s profits scandal.
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NewsIceland profits climb as strategic initiatives bear fruit
Iceland has posted a rise in full-year sales and profits as its business improvement programme delivered results.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The firms setting trends in menswear
The menswear market is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, which looks at the businesses creating waves across the industry.
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NewsTesco investor warns grocer over Booker deal
The boss of Tesco investor Artisan Partners has claimed he has not spoken to a single investor who backs the grocer’s proposed tie-up with wholesaler Booker.
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OpinionBlog: Drones, clones and (self-driving) automobiles
This week two of the UK’s biggest grocers unveiled positively futuristic fulfilment trials designed to meet growing customer demand for super-quick delivery.
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AnalysisOpinion: Are merchandisers now data scientists?
There is not a day that goes by where we don’t hear the words ‘transformation’, ‘digital’ and ‘omnichannel’ in the same sentence.
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DataData: Top 25 pureplay retailers by sales
Retail Week Prospect’s ranking of the largest UK-based pureplay retailers by overall sales throws up some surprise entries.
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NewsJacques Vert owner sold to Tillman-backed consortium
Jacques Vert-owner Style Group Brands, has been rescued by a new owner – a subsidiary of Calvetron Style Holdings Limited.
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NewsOcado strikes long-awaited international deal
Online grocer Ocado has signed up an unnamed European retailer to its smart platform technology.
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NewsProfits slide 16% at Topshop owner Arcadia
Profits at retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia business have fallen as the Topshop to Dorothy Perkins group confronted harsh trading conditions.
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OpinionOpinion: The politics of the high street
As Britain goes to the polls, I’m going to resist the temptation to predict the outcome, especially after recent votes on both sides of the Atlantic.
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OpinionOpinion: Retail appeal of the pop-up may be waning
Temporary stores have been around for a while now, but are they the force that they once were?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Sainsbury’s and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco investors against the Booker merger; Fairtrade boss accuses Sainsbury’s of replacing it; and Leesa to launch new model in the UK.
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NewsToday in retail: M&S leads with sustainability pledge
A proliferation of M&S headlines last month told of the retailer’s continued fashion woes and recent appointments.
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AnalysisRetail diary: Minister of meat and Asda’s Willy Wonka
Mark Price fires up the barbie, Asda boss Sean Clarke searches for his golden ticket, and Clintons prepares for World Naked Bike Ride Month.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Germany’s retail scene is growing up
The German retail market is maturing as consumers gain confidence online and store portfolios shrink to adapt to the new retail landscape.
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NewsAgenda: AO.com, Joules and Shoezone, BRC May sales
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with the latest grocery market share data from Kantar and Nielsen on the agenda.
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GalleryStore gallery: Stepping out at Clarks in Manchester
The refurbished Clarks in central Manchester provides a glimpse of the direction of travel for the footwear giant.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons for retailers from Formula One
The glitz and glamour, Champagne and fast cars of Formula One have captivated motor racing fans across the world for decades.