More on Me + Em – Page 1234
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Harrods, Ikea and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2016: Harrods managing director to depart this summer and Ikea doubles its annual profit in Ireland.
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AnalysisWaitrose and John Lewis bosses on Amazon, own-brand growth and fashion
John Lewis Partnership today reported a slide in full-year pre-tax group profits, but the retailer insisted it was a solid performance.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis' Andy Street on results, consumer trends and m-commerce
As John Lewis reveals a fall in profits, managing director Andy Street talks about omnichannel and the categories driving growth this year.
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AnalysisWatch: Waitrose’s Mark Price on its results, Sunday trading and his successor
As Waitrose reports decreased profits and like-for-likes, departing boss Price shares his views on the grocer and his future plans.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts insists there are 'no concerns' over Amazon tie-up
Morrisons boss David Potts insists he has “no concerns” over the nature of the grocer’s relationship with online giant Amazon.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must invest in training to create valued jobs
As retail continues to change, so will jobs in the industry in order to adapt to new realities such as the national living wage.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter drives multichannel innovation with IBM partnership
Yoox Net-a-Porter has announced a partnership with technology supplier IBM to develop a shared platform across its brands.
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OpinionOpinion: The grocers' 'special' offers seem anything but to me
The grocery sector is overdue for a radical rethink in terms of how it handles product promotions and incentivises customer loyalty.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Waitrose and John Lewis' full-year figures
John Lewis Partnership today revealed a 10.9% tumble in full-year pre-tax profits to £305.5m, while sales edged up 0.5%.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: Argos has delivered 'clear value' for bidders
Home Retail boss John Walden said Argos demonstrated “clear value” for bidders Sainsbury’s and Steinhoff following its full-year results.
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OpinionOpinion: Sunday trading vote shows ignorance to retailers' needs
The vote against Sunday trading reform has demonstrated how ignorant many MPs are to what retailers really need and want.
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OpinionOpinion: How to enable smart transformation in the digital age
Agility and fresh thinking can enable retailers to transform infrastructure, despite the challenge of capex constraints.
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AnalysisMorrisons profits fall but trading improves: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a decline in full-year profits but trading performance improved during its fourth quarter. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership reports fall in full-year profits
John Lewis Partnership has reported a 10.9% decline in full-year pre-tax profits to £305.5m, in line with expectations.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall but retailer reports improving trend over the year
Argos like-for-likes fell 1.1% in the eight weeks to February 27, hampered by declining sales of electricals.
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NewsMorrisons full-year profits fall but trading improves in fourth quarter
Morrisons full-year profits and sales have declined but the grocer has delivered an improving performance and will continue to invest in its turnaround.
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OpinionOpinion: Mixed track record of CVAs puts BHS and Beales on a knife-edge
CVAs can be a effective option for embattled retailers, but history is littered with examples where it was an ill-suited approach to pursue.
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GalleryStore gallery: London's West End springs into the new season
There is diversity in the visual merchandising approaches being taken by retailers on London’s Oxford Street, but common themes emerge.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Burberry, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2016: BHS staff face immediate pension cut; multiple investors built stake in Burberry; and Reiss close to selling substantial stake to Warburg Pincus.
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NewsGovernment defeated over Sunday trading law shake-up
MPs have voted against controversial government plans to allow large shops to open longer on Sundays in England and Wales.