More on Me + Em – Page 1207
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NewsConforama increases bid for Darty for a third time in frantic bidding war
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty for a third time as it continues to wrestle with Fnac for the French retailer.
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Retail VoiceOpinion: What are the five mobile communication channels digital natives crave?
Find out how to deliver the right message at the right time, using the right channel in the new Retail Week and OpenMarket guide.
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NewsAll Saints launches in Japan with website and Tokyo store
All Saints has launched in Japan with a dedicated website and opening a store in Tokyo, bringing the number of countries it operates in to 18.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama outbids rival Fnac with increased offer for Darty
Steinhoff-owned Conforama has increased its bid for Darty as it wrestles with Fnac for control of the French electricals retailer.
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AnalysisN Brown boss: good stock management will mark retail winners and losers
N Brown chief executive Angela Spindler has said that stock management will sort the winners from the losers in fashion retail amid tough conditions.
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OpinionOpinion: Screwfix’s Andrew Livingston – ‘product vitality’ must be priority
I’ve survived my annual health check. Yet with the sheer volume of data coming back, I found myself unsure about the actual state of my health.
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NewsRetail sales flat after disappointing Easter with fashion the worst hit
Fashion retail sales by value fell 6.4%, while March’s overall retail sales fell by 0.1% year on year, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsPracticology bolsters management by hiring former Sweaty Betty director
Retail consultancy Practicology has hired Sweaty Betty’s former digital director as it targets clients in Europe and North America.
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NewsAsda pens Umbro tie-up as grocer targets growing athleisure market
Asda’s clothing label George has launched a partnership with sports brand Umbro as it makes a play for the growing athleisure market.
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NewsGap’s franchising boss exits as retailer shifts power to US
Gap’s franchising boss is leaving the retailer amid a restructure of its business that will see franchising operations moved to the US.
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OpinionOpinion: Bridging the retail gap between visualisation and reality
Luxury and home retailers are increasingly using augmented reality to help shoppers visualise purchases and enhance customer experience.
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NewsOasis to launch integrated m-commerce and engagement app
Oasis is developing a new m-commerce and engagement app, featuring a personal stylist booking system and social and editorial content.
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NewsAlmost a third of shoppers 'don't trust' contactless technology
Almost a third of consumers don’t use contactless payment when shopping because they don’t trust the technology, according to a new survey.
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NewsSuperdrug runs open day for suppliers to drive health and wellbeing innovation
Superdrug is searching for the next big wellbeing brand by allowing health product suppliers to pitch their wares directly to the retailer.
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NewsGame lines up £100m loan facility from its largest shareholder
Game Digital has agreed an asset-backed loan facility of up to £100m from its largest shareholder to give the group more financial flexibility.
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NewsFnac raises bid for Darty as takeover battle intensifies
French retailer Fnac has tabled a counterbid for Darty as the battle for the London-listed electricals retailer heats up.
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NewsPets at Home confident on full-year profits as fourth-quarter sales rise
Pets at Home has reported a 3.2% rise in fourth-quarter like-for-likes and said it expects full-year profits to meet expectations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Schuh looking to Israel's tech experts for inspiration?
Schuh was once sceptical about the power of online, but now it is leading the innovation charge by teaming up with tech experts in Tel Aviv.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco’s Lewis is making progress but turnaround has a way to go
Only 12 months ago, reeling from an accounting scandal that shook UK business, Tesco unveiled the biggest loss in its history.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dubai's Mall of the Emirates offers big shopping
The Mall of the Emirates in Dubai combines a wealth of stores in formats ranging from the mid-market to the most luxurious. John Ryan explores.