More on Me + Em – Page 1038
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Bunnings makes UK debut
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Bunnings Warehouse opening its first store in the UK
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OpinionOpinion: Surprise and delight still best found in-store
In a world of alternative facts and artificial intelligence, it’s no surprise that reality is becoming virtual, and that flesh and blood is being usurped by robots.
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NewsLidl's group boss quits amid 'strategic disagreements'
Lidl’s group chief executive Sven Seidel has stepped down amid “strategic disagreements” with the retailer’s owner Schwarz Group.
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NewsDunelm half-year profits slip amid ‘weaker market’
Dunelm has suffered a slump in profit during the first half of its financial year as a “weaker market” and “supply chain disruption” hampered performance.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter sales jump as customer numbers grow
Yoox Net-a-Porter has posted a spike in full-year sales as the group hailed increases in order numbers and active customers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who could be on Asda's shopping list?
The past year has witnessed a monumental shift in strategy from the UK’s leading grocers as supermarket chains seek to open up new revenue streams.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Booker, Pandora and Gap
Retail news round-up: Shopkeepers comforted about Booker-Tesco merger, Pandora reports boost in sales and Gap to close UK operations
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VideoWatch: Talking Shop with new Co-op boss Steve Murrells
After almost five years in charge of the Co-op’s food business, Steve Murrells has been named as Richard Pennycook’s successor as group chief executive.
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NewsCo-op boss Richard Pennycook to step down
The Co-op’s group chief executive Richard Pennycook is stepping down from the mutual, to be succeeded by food boss Steve Murrells.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Aldi gatecrash grocery’s big four party?
Aldi’s relentless assault on British grocery passed a new milestone today when it toppled the Co-op to become the country’s fifth-largest food retailer.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi topples the Co-op to hit high five
Aldi greeted this morning’s news that it has toppled the Co-op to become the fifth largest grocer in the UK with little fanfare.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise driven by furniture purchases
John Lewis posted an increase in sales across all of its departments, with furniture and electricals boosting sales.
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NewsHalfords' commercial boss Emma Fox exits
Halfords’ highly regarded commercial director Emma Fox has left by “mutual consent” following a strategic review of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Sir Ken has passed on, but his legacy lives on
The death of Sir Ken Morrison marked the passing of a retail generation as well as one of its most outstanding entrepreneurs.
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NewsAldi leapfrogs Co-op to become UK’s fifth-largest grocer
Aldi has leapfrogged the Co-op to become the UK’s fifth-largest grocer, according to the latest industry data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsAldi grows quickest in January as grocery sales shrink
Aldi was the fastest-growing supermarket chain in January as overall grocery sales dipped, but the sector remains primed for recovery this year.
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NewsBooker bids to convince retailers over Tesco deal
Booker bosses will kick-start a tour of the UK tomorrow as they bid to convince independent retailers of its shock £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsNew Look sales and profits plunge in third quarter
New Look suffered plunging sales and profits during the crucial Christmas quarter as it lamented the “extremely challenging” trading environment.
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VideoWatch: Poundland exec on pricing, Pep & Co and Tesco
Poundland unveiled its first full Pep & Co shop in shop last week at its Hanley store in Stoke.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Damsel in a Dress and Irish sales
Retail news round-up: Foschini group acquires Damsel in a Dress, and Irish retail sales down at Christmas