More on Me + Em – Page 1002
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GalleryStore gallery: WHSmith to trial new high street formats
Stationery specialist WHSmith is trialling a range of new store concepts in key locations as it moves to bolster sales at its high street division.
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OpinionOpinion: Supplier attitudes to etail are out of date
In my early years as a market trader, I always had a question that tentatively preceded any conversations with prospective suppliers.
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NewsHoney Birdette plans aggressive UK expansion
Australian lingerie retailer Honey Birdette is planning to open 50 stores across the UK by the end of next year.
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NewsSports Direct appoints workers’ representative
Sports Direct has appointed a workers’ representative to attend the retailer’s board meetings following an internal election progress.
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NewsTesco's Lewis: Booker deal won't spark overseas disposals
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has categorically ruled out any further disposals of international businesses, despite the grocer’s planned takeover of Booker.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes slip in ‘volatile’ environment
Homewares retailer Dunelm suffered a drop in same-store sales as, it said, the homewares market continues to decline.
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NewsWHSmith travel arm takes off but high street sales fall
WHSmith’s travel division was once again the star performer for the retailer in its half-year, but sales fell at its high street business.
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NewsTesco profits surge as grocer performs ahead of plan
Grocery giant Tesco has reported a steep rise in earnings and expects to sustain momentum as its strategy bears fruit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Timpson, Honey Birdette and more
Retail news round-up: Timpson owner reports surge in profits and Honey Birdette plans UK expansion.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bunnings opens second UK store
The UK’s second Bunnings Warehouse opens for trading today, April 12, replacing the former Homebase on Hatfield Road, St Albans.
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NewsBathstore shakes up bathroom retailing with AR tool
Bathstore has launched in-store augmented reality technology to enhance the bathroom-buying experience for its customers.
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NewsToday in retail: Changing of the guard at Hobbycraft
One of retail’s longest-serving chief executives Catriona Marshall revealed today that she is to step down as Hobbycraft boss after just over six years in charge.
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NewsMango launches ranges in Debenhams stores
Mango has launched ranges in Debenhams’ major stores as part of an own-bought collaboration between the two retailers.
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NewsJD Sports to invest to hike up outdoor profits
JD Sports’ outdoor fascia turned a full-year profit for the first time, and finance boss Brian Small said the division’s profits will “undoubtedly” continue to grow.
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OpinionReal-life retail: JD on the ascent as Jaeger falls
George MacDonald on JD Sports, Jaeger and good corporate citizenship..
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals exclusive case study on logistics evolution
John Lewis’ head of operations has been announced as keynote speaker at Retail Week’s Supply Chain conference on May 10, free for retailers to attend.
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NewsProfile: Hobbycraft's Majestic new boss John Colley
Having made the switch from DIY to wine 18 months ago, John Colley is now preparing to craft out a career in another new retail sector.
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AnalysisJD Sports’ knockout performance sets it apart
Salesforce Retailer of the Year JD Sports has joined retail’s premier league. Executive chairman Peter Cowgill talks to George MacDonald about how it has been achieved
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OpinionOpinion: Why heritage wasn't enough for Jaeger
With only a few exceptions, shoppers are giving the cold shoulder to retailers that play on being English. Jaeger is just the latest in a long line to experience this.
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NewsMissguided calls in Rothschild to explore options
Missguided has called in City advisers Rothschild to help it explore its sale or float options.