More on Me + Em – Page 1174
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NewsConvenience store numbers reach 'saturation' after surging 21% in five years
The growth of convenience stores may have reached “saturation” point in the UK after the number of smaller shops surged 21% in just five years.
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NewsJD boss Cowgill expects ‘excellent’ first-half results after Euro 2016 boost
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill expects the retailer to unveil “excellent” results for the first half of its current financial year.
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NewsTesco offloads Dobbies Garden Centres to investor group for £217m
Tesco has sold Dobbies Garden Centres to an investor group for £217m as boss Dave Lewis continues to offload the grocer’s non-core businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils its first ever luxury womenswear label
John Lewis is launching a new “affordable luxury” womenswear label amid a drive to provide customers with alternatives to fast fashion.
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OpinionBlog: Is it time for retailers to start charging for click-and-collect?
Click-and-collect has undoubtedly been a hit with shoppers. At John Lewis, for example, more than half of online orders are picked up this way.
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NewsRetail Week Buzz preview: Five speakers not to be missed
Retail Week’s Buzz event on September 14-15 is designed to break down silos and bring retail success through technology. Here we detail five key sessions
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NewsAgenda: Tesco update, Majestic Wine full-year results and the EU referendum
Retail Week looks to next week with Tesco’s first-quarter update, full-year results from Majestic Wine and the EU referendum on the agenda.
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AnalysisInfographic: Amazon Fresh is launched, plus the latest retail sales stats
The week in words and numbers, June 17, 2016: Ajay Kavan on the launch of Amazon Fresh, Sports Direct on its BHS bid and the latest retail stats
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OpinionRetail surgery: How are retailers reacting to the sugar tax?
How can retailers reduce the impact of the Sugar Tax?
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GalleryGoing it alone: why fashion chains are opening dedicated menswear stores
Leading fashion retailers say standalone menswear shops are where the money is, but is this just a few peacocks preening? John Ryan reports.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mulberry and Marks & Spencer
Retail round-up on June 17, 2016: Mulberry profits escalate and Marks & Spencer partners with Energy4All for panel installation.
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VideoWatch: Sir Philip Green takes offence as MP asks if ego was at play
As Sir Philip Green’s committee neared an end, MP Iain Wright caused offence by asking if the tycoon’s ego affected the Sports Direct deal.
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VideoWatch: Sir Philip Green complains of MP 'staring' at him
In one of the more bizarre moments during the committee hearing Sir Philip Green explained how one MP was making him feel uncomfortable.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must treat staff as an asset, not a cost
Retail is making some very uncomfortable headlines, and I’m sure I’m far from alone in feeling a mix of sadness, despair and resentment.
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NewsDarty profits and sales rocket ahead of Fnac takeover
London-listed electricals retailer Darty said its retail profits advanced 24% to €93.1m ahead of Fnac’s tabled takeover of the business.
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NewsPoundland boss admits 'we took our eye off the ball' owing to 99p Stores deal
Outgoing Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has blamed the “disruption” caused by the acquisition of 99p Stores for a sharp fall in profits.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Try-before-you-buy fashion platform Try.com
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing quickly and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Try.com is in the spotlight.
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NewsWarmer weather lifts retail sales for second consecutive month
Retail sales shot up in May for the second consecutive month following the UK’s warmer weather, latest figures from the ONS show.
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OpinionOpinion: Experience wins over convenience in the bid for customers
The city centre, it seems, may be the clear winner when it comes to the challenge of delivering a world-class customer experience.
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OpinionOpinion: The retail benefits and pitfalls of smart device payments
Smartphones provide shoppers with a convenient and secure way to buy in-store, but will they be adopted as a mainstream payment method?