More on Me + Em – Page 1182
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart-owned Sam's Club unveils lab-driven store
Sam’s Club has unveiled a new-look store based on learnings from its Californian lab as it presses ahead with its “transformation” plan.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Walmart
Retail round-up on June 6, 2016: Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs to defend 'good name' of Sports Direct and Walmart to trial grocery delivery in the US with Uber and Lyft.
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NewsWalmart pilots tie-up with Uber to deliver online grocery orders in US
Walmart is piloting a grocery delivery tie-up with Uber as the retailer seeks “convenient new ways to make shopping easier” for US customers.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: Whole Foods isn't worth it
Last Saturday I popped down to my local Whole Foods to do a quick shop. I emerged with two bags of groceries, which left me $148 (£102) lighter.
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AnalysisOpinion: BHS - will the British public miss the department store chain?
BHS’s 164 stores will close shutters for the last time in the coming weeks, bringing an end to its 88-year history. But will anyone miss it?
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AnalysisProfile: House of Fraser’s new chief customer officer David Walmsley
House of Fraser is set to benefit from the appointment of former M&S digital director David Walmsley, who replaces Andy Harding.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley pulls out of parliamentary hearing
Mike Ashley has said he won’t attend next week’s parliamentary hearing about practices at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: Workforce management could save retail millions by 2020
Kronos considers the steps retailers must take to safeguard profits, drive productivity and retain the best employees.
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NewsMobile sales penetration falls for first time on record
The percentage of online sales made through mobile devices fell in the first quarter of this year, marking the first decrease on record.
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NewsPrimark and Next circle BHS stores set to close as 'rescue plan' collapses
A number of retailers are said to be eyeing BHS stores less than 24 hours after the ‘rescue plan’ for the department store chain collapsed.
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OpinionOpinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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Retail VoiceOpinion: How can retailers capitalise on China’s lucrative etail sector?
ChannelAdvisor reflects on the extensive opportunities China’s etail sector offers retailers and how they can take advantage of it.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: London’s posh Poundland and Pets at Home pups on Brexit
Poundland gets an upmarket competitor, Pets at Home pups get Brexit jitters and there is more than meets the eye at this new bookstore.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.
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VideoWalmart AGM video blog: DCs, drones, disappointment and food innovation
On day two of the shareholders’ event, Retail Week visits distribution centres, tours stores and samples food innovation.
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NewsEngland's first plastic bank note revealed ahead of September circulation
England’s first polymer banknote, a five-pound note showing Winston Churchill, has been unveiled prior to it entering circulation in September.
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NewsCath Kidston exits the business to pursue other interests
Cath Kidston, founder of the eponymous homewares and fashion label, has left the business, stepping down from her role as director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Three ways Walmart is using technology to drive efficiency
Walmart is driving efficiencies in its distribution centres by using “emerging sciences” to speed up a number of everyday processes.
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AnalysisInfographic: Discretionary spend hits new high, plus key quotes and figures
The week in words and numbers, June 3, 2016: UK households’ discretionary spend hits new high and CEOs reveal impact of Brexit on growth plans.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ensuring ecommerce and supply chain work together to deliver
Retail Week and MetaPack explore how ecommerce and supply chain teams can work together to create a winning fulfilment strategy.