More on Me + Em – Page 1238
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NewsBoots owner eyes Australian expansion to capitalise on brand recognition
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is bidding to take the retailer to Australia to exploit “incredibly high” brand recognition in the country.
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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS's CVA, Homebase, Morrisons and Amazon discussed
BHS launches a CVA, Homebase’s board is axed and Morrisons strikes a deal with Amazon in The Retail Week for the week ending March 4.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sir Charlie Mayfield on productivity plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 4, 2016: MySale’s average order growth, McColl’s ambitious expansion plans, plus more.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How retailers can reduce chargeback losses
How can retailers reduce chargeback costs?
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NewsHalfords uses PoS technology to increase in-store personalisation
Debenhams, Halfords, Argos and Superdry have partnered with Yocuda – formerly known as Ereceipts – on a customer data platform.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis and Morrisons full-years, and Home Retail updates
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from John Lewis and Morrisons and Home Retail’s fourth-quarter update on the agenda.
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OpinionOpinion: Morrisons liable for unprovoked attack by its employee
Morrisons was found liable this week for the attack of a customer by a member of its staff. What does this mean for retailers?
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NewsPoundstretcher to launch new pound shop format under new boss
The owner of Poundstretcher is launching a new pound shop format with plans to have up to 50 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsBHS threatens store closures as it launches CVA to cut costs
BHS is seeking rent reductions on more than half of its estate and has warned it will otherwise be unable to meet financial obligations.
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OpinionOpinion: Radical thinking is needed to ensure town centre retailing thrives
Changes are coming. And if town centre retailing is to survive, a different approach will be needed in order for it to evolve.
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OpinionIceland's Malcolm Walker: Age brings wisdom, not complacency
No one will ever call me an old buffer because Iceland will always be an innovator and will constantly strive to do better.
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NewsRetail Diary: Marble Arch gets FCUKed as retail stars light up M&S reunion
Marble Arch and other UK landmarks get FCUKed, retail stars light up an M&S reunion and the Sainsbury’s customer with a spring in her step.
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NewsAo.com on hunt for new chairman as Richard Rose prepares to stand down
Ao.com chairman Richard Rose is to stand down from the electricals etailer once it has found a successor.
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NewsWhistles boss Jane Shepherdson hires KPMG to find new investors
Whistles chief executive Jane Shepherdson is on the hunt for a new investor for the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsWickes full-year sales and profits rise as it 'gains market share'
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, which largely comprises Wickes, reported rising profits and sales for the full year.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers must heed warnings of structural revolution
Following predictions that 1 million retail jobs will be lost by 2025, the industry and Government must adapt – but time is of the essence.
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NewsEbay launches targeted advertising tool after Co-op pilot proves successful
EBay has launched a real-time targeted advertising tool for retailers after trialling the technology during The Great British Bake Off.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Whistles and Sports Authority
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2016: Keith Hellawell to stay as Sports Direct's chairman, Whistles seeks new ownership and Sports Authority goes bankrupt.