More on Me + Em – Page 1192
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsBurberry poised to cut jobs as part of its turnaround strategy
Burberry has confirmed it will cut jobs as part of a three-year turnaround plan to reduce costs following a slump in full-year profits.
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NewsAt a glance: Moonpig owner PhotoBox, the photo specialist in focus
As eBay’s Jody Ford joins Photobox as group chief executive, we take a closer look at the photo and gifts etailer with global ambition.
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NewsBe Inspired: Top names lend support to campaign for female retail leaders
A further flurry of high-profile names from across the sector have pledged their support to Retail Week’s Be Inspired campaign.
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NewsSoft drinks tax plans move ahead as measure named in Queen's Speech
The government is pushing ahead with its plans for a soft drinks tax after the measure was confirmed in today’s Queen’s Speech.
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AnalysisInfographic: M&S management restructure, plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, May 20, 2016: Marks & Spencer’s Steve Rowe sets out his stall and Gear4music’s full-year results
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NewsGoogle competes with Apple as Android Pay launches in the UK
Google has launched its contactless payment technology in the UK today with a model that supports contactless and in-app purchases.
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NewsAmazon boss Jeff Bezos: 'We're definitely going to open more stores'
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has insisted the online giant will “definitely” open more stores as it plans an assault on bricks-and-mortar retailers.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S unveils part of its autumn collection early
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Marks & Spencer’s decision to release autumn lines in early to outsmart the British weather.
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NewsMoonpig owner PhotoBox poaches eBay executive to lead group
Online photo printing firm PhotoBox has appointed a former eBay executive as its new chief executive to replace Stan Laurent.
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NewsMy Local looks to sell 10% of store estate to grocery rivals
Convenience chain My Local is planning to sell around 10% of its estate to rivals, including Sainsbury’s, according to reports.
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NewsBurberry plans £100m cost savings as full-year profits and sales fall
Burberry has outlined plans to make “at least” £100m of cost savings over the next three years as it reported a slip in full-year profits and sales.
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GalleryStore of the week: Fresh The Good Food Market in Dublin
A little New York deli flavour can be found in the Republic of Ireland, thanks to the capital’s four Fresh The Good Food Markets
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct and My Local
Retail round-up on May 18, 2016: Sports Direct's Mike Ashley may refuse to answer MPs' questions and My Local poised to sell 10% of its sites.
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NewsThorntons to shutter Oxford Street store with further closures 'likely'
Thorntons is poised to close its store on Oxford Street as new owner Ferrero continues a review of the business, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsTK Maxx parent TJX unveils sales increase over first quarter
TK Maxx and HomeSense owner TJX has posted rising sales across its first quarter as the US-based retailer continues to gain market share.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Mountain Warehouse is racing past Blacks and Millets
JD Sports’ outdoor division is yet to turn a profit. What could the retailer learn from specialists Go Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse?
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VideoWatch: How Fortnum & Mason makes a splash with great retail experiences
Fortnum & Mason boss Ewan Venters explains how being relevant and talking to the world is vital in order to ensure footfall through your door.
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NewsInflation falls to 0.3% in April as fashion retailers slash prices
The UK’s inflation rate fell for the first time since September as retailers cut prices to revive sales hit by last month’s cold weather.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by warm weather and healthy living trend
John Lewis posted a jump in sales last week as warm weather and the continued healthy living trend boosted performance across categories.