More on Me + Em – Page 1140
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NewsCath Kidston to set up shop in Latin America as international push continues
Cath Kidston is set to open stand-alone stores and concessions in Latin America as it presses on with its global expansion plans.
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NewsBritish Sugar joins march against Government’s proposed sugar tax
British Sugar, a subsidiary of Primark-owner Associated British Foods, has joined forces with business groups to fight the proposed tax.
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VideoWatch: The race for Christmas begins at Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason
Selfridges opened its festive shop 144 days before Christmas. As Fortnum & Mason follows suit, what is the need for an early launch?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on Cath Kidston, shop vacancy rate and H&M
Retail round-up: Cath Kidston’s Latin American expansion, Shop vacancy rate rises above 10%, H&M expects rise in sales
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Chris Dawson's The Range in Reading
As property pundit and The Range founder Chris Dawson enters Retail Week’s rich list, we take a look at what the retailer has to offer.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Morrisons' head office staff help out in heatwave
Cartoonist Patrick Blower on Morrisons’ head office staff sent into stores to help with a heatwave expected to hit the UK.
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NewsSports Direct to back pay Shirebrook staff about £1m, claims Unite
Thousands of Sports Direct warehouse workers are expected to receive back pay totalling about £1m, according to Unite the union.
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OpinionOpinion: Why BHS's flagship has closed on Oxford Street
Much has been written about the pension problem at BHS, but the real issue is that it’s not been very good for some years.
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NewsBRC hits out at apprenticeship levy introduction calling for delay
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on the Government to delay the apprenticeship levy until 2018, one year later than planned.
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NewsAmazon plans to open Doncaster warehouse creating 500 new jobs
Amazon is opening its third warehouse in Doncaster next year to strengthen its fulfilment offer, creating 500 permanent jobs.
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NewsPoundland boss O’Byrne offered £2.7m in shares to stay under Steinhoff
Poundland boss Kevin O’Byrne has been offered a £2.7m share package to remain in charge under the ownership of Steinhoff.
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NewsMorrisons sends head office staff into stores to cope with heatwave rush
Morrisons has effectively closed its head office and sent 1,000 extra staff into stores to help cope with a rush of expected customers.
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AnalysisSports Direct chairman Hellawell facing shareholder mutiny at AGM
Sports Direct’s chairman and other directors are facing a mutiny from some of its largest shareholders at next month’s annual meeting.
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NewsSupermarket sales fall below £100bn as price war bites
Supermarket sales have fallen below £100bn for the first time since 2010 as the ongoing price war eats away at grocery revenues.
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NewsRetail rich list 2016: The industry’s wealthiest 100
The tills are still jangling merrily for the world’s top retailers. But who has the most? Find out in Retail Week’s top 100 richest retailers.
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NewsRetail footfall drops in July but high streets bounce back
Footfall dipped 0.4% in July, but high streets bounced back from a sluggish June to outperform shopping centres and retail parks.
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GalleryIn pictures: BHS Oxford Street flagship closes doors for last time
BHS’s Oxford Street flagship in London closed its doors for the final time this weekend.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight retail jobs you might never have thought existed
Whether it’s tasting mince pies all year long or untangling Christmas lights, we’ve uncovered some of the most unusual jobs in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Rakuten could be stuck in a fatal decline
In its latest financial results, the Japanese etailer Rakuten has revealed that it is failing to keep pace with its rivals in the digital space.
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NewsEnd of an era as BHS prepares to shut on Oxford Street
BHS’s Oxford Street flagship will pull down the shutters for the last time this Saturday, following its administration in April.