More on Me + Em – Page 1155
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NewsFnac’s acquisition of Darty cleared by French competition authorities
Fnac’s takeover of electricals retailer Darty has been cleared by the French Competition Authority, subject to a store sell-off of six shops.
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NewsZalando grows sales and margin in stellar second quarter
Zalando has reported soaring sales and an increased margin in its second quarter, and has increased full-year margin guidance.
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NewsArcadia may attempt block of BHS administrator appointment
Arcadia may try to block the appointment of a second administrator to collapsed chain BHS because it believes it would be a waste of creditors’ money.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo, BHS, Asda and more
Retail round-up: Boohoo.com extends visual merchandising contract, Arcadia may block new BHS administrator, and Fnac-Darty deal approved
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OpinionOpinion: Are big-ticket sports sponsorships a retail sales let-down?
As the dust from Euro 2016 settles, all eyes are on Rio – but how can retailer sponsors ensure they cash in on Olympic fervour?
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NewsAmazon and Dixons Carphone enjoy online traffic surge on Prime Day
Amazon may have experienced the most online traffic on Prime Day, but Carphone Warehouse and Currys also benefited from the etail event.
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OpinionOpinion: Claims that Tesco's Farm brands are misleading insult shoppers
The row over Tesco’s introduction of seven apparently “misleading” Farms brands has taken another somewhat ridiculous turn.
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers should attract and retain top talent
With the fall of BHS and a cloud of controversy surrounding the retail sector, you’d be forgiven for looking at it through a lens of doom and gloom.
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NewsConviviality eyes more festival pop-ups after Isle of Wight pilot
Conviviality is eyeing a move to open pop-up Bargain Booze shops at music festivals across the UK as part of plans to diversify the business.
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NewsIn pictures: Be Inspired summer drinks networking party
More than 80 senior retail figures gathered at a sparkling drinks reception last month to toast Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign as the initiative continues to gain momentum.
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NewsBHS: First tranche of stores to close this week – full list
Administrators of the collapsed department store chain BHS will close the first stores this Saturday as stock runs out, with the first 20 located all around the UK.
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OpinionOpinion: Why the UK's supermarkets are better than Europe's
Our grocers come in for more than their fair share of criticism, but when compared with supermarkets across the Channel they shine.
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NewsTesco targeted in investigation of ‘fake’ British farm brands
A number of big supermarket chains, including Tesco, have been referred to trading standards for using “fake” British farm branding.
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NewsConviviality's sales and profits more than double in 'transformational year'
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has more than doubled its sales and profits following a year of fruitful acquisitions and appointments.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, BHS and 'fake' farm brands
Retail round-up: Morrisons marches into school uniform war, Ashley’s BHS bid rejected, and ‘misleading’ farm brands investigated
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OpinionThis week in retail: Zalando results expected to highlight growth in online fashion
In the same way retailers study Asos as a pioneer and innovator, they should take interest in Zalando, which updates on financials tomorrow.
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NewsBoots to launch in South Korea after agreeing Emart tie-up
Boots is aiming to capitalise on a “significant” opportunity in South Korea by launching stores in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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AnalysisFootfall declines at sharpest rate in more than two years
Footfall in June fell 2.8% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2014, as shoppers reacted to the EU referendum result.
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NewsSainsbury's axes food multi-buy promotions ahead of schedule
Sainsbury’s has fast tracked its programme to axe food multi-buy promotions in response to positive customer feedback.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things retailers can learn from Pimlico Plumbers
Pimlico Plumbers grew from small local firm to the UK’s most recognisable plumbing brand. Here are five things retail can learn from it: