More on Me + Em – Page 1158
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AnalysisAnalysis: Vipshop general manager Liang Ke on Europe, Brexit and Alibaba
Chinese etailer Vipshop claims to offer UK retailers more than its larger, better known Chinese rivals. Retail Week speaks to its European boss.
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OpinionAnalysis: Four key strategies for retailers as they prepare for Brexit
Uncertainty will be a feature of the retail landscape for months to come as the timeframe and structure of the UK’s EU exit become clear.
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NewsPoundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.
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NewsDixons Carphone invests in cloud technology to boost IT efficiency
Dixons Carphone is implementing cloud technology to bolster its back-end operations against seasonal peaks in customer demand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Lakeland's new boss Catherine Nunn cook up a storm?
Lakeland chooses BP’s Catherine Nunn to succeed managing director Sam Rayner and the heat is on for the kitchen specialist’s new boss.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet hires new finance boss to bolster executive team
Notonthehighstreet has snapped up drinks supplier Matthew Clark’s former finance boss David Philips to head up its financial operations.
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NewsFashion retailer Hobbs appoints new finance chief
Hobbs has appointed new chief financial officer Mehul Tank to replace its newly promoted omnichannel trading director Simon Luscombe.
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NewsBurberry first-quarter like-for-likes fall but digital offer grows
Burberry has reported a fall in first-quarter like-for-likes as it suffered declines in all markets, but hailed growth of its digital business.
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NewsPoundland board recommends Steinhoff offer as £597m takeover nears
Poundland and Steinhoff have agreed terms on a recommended cash offer for the value retailer as a £597m takeover nears completion.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more
Retail round-up: M&S boss pledges to revive clothing business; Sainsbury's and Tesco in health scare; M&S Christmas food.
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NewsM&S boss Rowe warns 7,000 staff could face pay cuts amid 'tough decisions'
New Marks & Spencer boss Steve Rowe has warned that pay for 7,000 workers could be cut as he grapples with “tough decisions” at the helm.
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AnalysisOpinion: How can retailers prepare for any Brexit impact on EU workers?
It is clear from the campaign and publicity since the referendum, that immigration will be a key battleground in the exit negotiations from the EU.
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GalleryStore of the week: Dyson aims to clean up with ultra-modern Oxford Street store
Dyson’s bold, modern and effortlessly slick layout hopes to take a bite out of Apple Store’s success.
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NewsHotel Chocolat considers overseas expansion and downplays Brexit impact
Hotel Chocolat is mulling over a move to expand its international business after opening its first store in Gibraltar through a franchise agreement.
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NewsOcado to open bricks-and-mortar store to kick-start Marie Claire venture
Ocado will open a physical shop as part of the launch of its new health and beauty venture with Marie Claire, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Burberry’s new boss Marco Gobbetti should be a great fit
New Burberry boss Marco Gobbetti may be an unfamilar name to many in retail but he has spent years spearheading success at fashion houses.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise as sports and warm weather drive revenues
John Lewis Partnership’s sales rose last week as fashion and drinks purchases boosted revenues across the department store chain and Waitrose.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit heat is now burning the retail workforce
Some of the fears raised during the debate about whether to leave the EU are now being realised following the Brexit decision.
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NewsConsumer spending increases after Brexit despite stagnant fashion sales
Customer purchases grew in the second quarter of the year despite Brexit uncertainty, with sales rising in the week following the EU referendum.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, although like-for-likes fell, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Here’s our sector by sector breakdown.