More on Me + Em – Page 1168
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NewsAldi and Lidl hit market share high while shoppers await impact of Brexit
Aldi and Lidl have hit record market share, but overall grocery sector sales slipped for the first time since the start of 2016, latest Kantar figures reveal.
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NewsOcado profits climb despite competitive market and price deflation
Ocado’s has posted a rise in half-year profits as measures to improve operations paid off, despite a competitive market and “ongoing price deflation”.
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NewsCarpetright boss unveils plans for store regeneration as profits climb 33%
Carpetright has reported full-year profit and sales growth and plans to roll out its new signage across the business as of next month.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How is fresh thinking future-proofing the stores of tomorrow?
Intu explores why the convergence of the physical and digital shopping experience is vital for landlords to get right.
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NewsBe Inspired: The industries that can teach retail about nurturing female talent
Retailers’ record on promoting women to the top is not great compared with the rest of the business world. Perhaps it’s time to learn from companies outside the sector.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the grocers, Arcadia, and Ikea
Retail round-up on June 28, 2016: Morrisons, Asda and Iceland highlighted as the worst at treating suppliers, Sir Philip Green's Arcadia to get refund of £35m, Ikea discontinues selling deadly dressers.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Aggregated fashion etail platform Shufflehub
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Shufflehub is in the spotlight.
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NewsBonmarché unveils start date of new chief executive Helen Connolly
Bonmarché has revealed that Asda’s Helen Connolly will be appointed chief executive on August 15, five months after her appointment was announced.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Brexit affect future fashion buying?
Many of the headlines about Brexit’s effect on the retail industry have focused on the dent in consumer confidence that retailers may face.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit blues for retail as investors fret over impact
The least surprising thing about last week’s vote for the UK to leave the European Union was the impact that it had on retailers’ shares.
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NewsJack Wills private equity backer in talks about selling stake
Jack Wills’ private equity backer Inflexion is reportedly looking for a buyer for its 27% stake in the British fashion retailer.
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NewsPwC faces probe over BHS audit during Sir Philip Green ownership
The UK’s accounting regulator has launched an investigation into PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) audit of BHS when the chain was owned by Sir Philip Green.
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OpinionOpinion: How Brexit might change consumers’ shopping habits
Following the Brexit vote, retailers will be keen to attempt to fathom how shoppers might behave in the short term.
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OpinionOpinion: A question put to Sir Philip Green that could restore public trust
The parliamentary inquiries into BHS and Sports Direct do not show the side of the retail business that Peter Williams recognises.
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Opinion
Opinion: Brexit could provide an opportunity for Continental retailers
UK plc may be damaged goods for some but misfortune has a habit of presenting opportunity, which is why Continental retailers should act fast.
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NewsGeorge Osborne aims to calm Brexit fears as no immediate Budget planned
George Osborne has insisted that the UK is in “a position of strength” today following the UK’s vote to leave the EU last week.
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NewsMark Newton-Jones to step down as Boohoo non-executive director
Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones will step down as non-executive director at fashion etailer Boohoo after three years in the role.
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NewsDebenhams Ireland to reject rental costs as survival deadline approaches
Debenhams has applied to reject the rental leases on at least three of its stores in Ireland as part of its ongoing survival scheme.
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NewsGoldman Sachs boss set to appear at BHS parliamentary inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s long-time adviser and Goldman Sachs vice-chairman, Michael Sherwood, will appear at the BHS parliamentary inquiry this week.
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OpinionSir Ian Cheshire: Mentoring helps women get ahead in retail
It’s easy to forget that gender diversity is still an issue, especially in the retail industry, so a recent report comes as quite a shock.