More on Me + Em – Page 1110
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GalleryStore of the week: Ted Baker engineers luxury train travel in Ottawa
As far as drawing on local themes, landmarks and history goes, Ted Baker’s new store in the Canadian capital is an exemplar of the tactic.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on retail sales, BrightHouse, and Amazon
British shop prices down in September, BrightHouse says affordability checks hurting business model, and Amazon’s e-book case
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NewsForecourt retail giants merge and name ex-Asda boss DeNunzio chairman
Forecourts operator Euro Garages is to merge with continental counterpart EFR and has drafted in former Asda boss Tony DeNunzio as chairman.
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NewsHome Secretary unveils plan for tougher immigration rules
New measures to make it more difficult for firms to recruit foreign workers are set to be tabled by the government.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Should Marks & Spencer take the axe to its store estate?
New boss Steve Rowe is about to tackle one of the biggest problems in the hardest job in retail – Marks & Spencer’s store estate.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Archie Norman to advise government on business
Retail veteran Archie Norman has been appointed to help advise the government on how it supports and deals with the business world.
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GalleryStore gallery: Foyles drives experiential offer at new Chelmsford branch
Foyles has opened its third branch outside London on Chelmsford’s Bond Street, boasting an impressive roster of in-store events.
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NewsMonsoon IT boss exits to take role at Australian retailer David Jones
Monsoon IT and ecommerce director John Bovill has left the business to lead digital strategy at department store chain David Jones.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales surge as cool weather draws in
John Lewis fashion sales have risen due to the recent cool weather, with womenswear sales leading the increase as outerwear brands sold strongly.
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NewsMade.com's new search tool swaps search terms for pics
Made.com has rolled out a search tool that will allow shoppers to find items on its website using images rather than search terms.
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NewsNew Mastercard tech lets customers verify payments with selfies
Mastercard has rolled out payment technology that will allow shoppers to verify purchases using their fingerprint or face.
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NewsHouse of Fraser and Dunelm pledge support to Be Inspired
House of Fraser and Dunelm are the latest retailers to throw their weight behind Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign by becoming retail partners.
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OpinionOpinion: Could Grimsey help Andy Street strengthen West Midlands retail?
As Andy Street enters the running to be mayor of the West Midlands, it might be worth him – and his rivals – dusting off The Grimsey Review.
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NewsScS back in the black as profits spurred by strong sales
ScS has reported a return to profit as the retailer eyes further bricks-and-mortar expansion and sales at its House of Fraser concessions increase.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Argos, Tesco and John Lewis use tech hubs to drive innovation
Retailers of all sectors and sizes have launched digital labs in recent years, but what tangible business benefits do they offer?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, consumer spending and more
Retail news round-up: Amazon prohibits incentivised reviews, consumer spending slows, and Sephora to postpone Iranian store openings
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NewsJaeger to open Marylebone store as part of turnaround efforts
Fashion retailer Jaeger will open a store on Marylebone High Street this month, adding a key location to its London store portfolio.
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NewsAmazon launches $2.5m competition to advance artificial intelligence tech
Amazon has unveiled an annual university competition dedicated to accelerating conversational artificial intelligence technology.
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GalleryStore gallery: Matalan launches first standalone homestore
Value retailer Matalan has opened its first UK standalone homestore in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, as it expands its furniture offer.