More on Me + Em – Page 1116
-
OpinionOpinion: 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.
-
NewsStationery 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.
-
NewsTesco 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.
-
NewsAldi 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.
-
NewsBHS 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.
-
OpinionOpinion: 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.
-
NewsBreakfast 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
-
AnalysisOnline 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.
-
AnalysisBoohoo’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.
-
NewsEtsy 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.
-
AnalysisProfile: 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.
-
AnalysisAnalysis: 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.
-
NewsExclusive: 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.
-
AnalysisAnalysis: 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.
-
NewsIcelandic 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.
-
NewsCo-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.
-
NewsMarks & 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.
-
NewsCo-op profits shrink but sales grow in its half-year amid investment drive
Like-for-like sales at Co-op’s convenience arm jumped 4.3% in its half-year, but profits sank 51% following investment and pay increases.
-
NewsAustralian retailer Typo confirms first UK store opening for December
Typo has confirmed it will open its first UK store in Westfield Stratford in December, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
-
NewsFormer Tesco executives to plead not guilty to fraud charges
The trio of former Tesco executives accused of fraud by the SFO have indicated that they will fight the charges in their first court appearance.