More on Me + Em – Page 1252
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to leverage the subliminal power of music in store
Whether in the foreground increasing spend rate or at a slow tempo to encourage dwell time, music has a strong influence on in-store behaviour.
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AnalysisOpinion: Landlords need vision to attract retail's star performers
The key to a thriving prime retail destination is a visionary approach and securing ‘stars’ from the international premium and food sectors.
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NewsNew Look owner Wiese mulled Argos acquisition before Sainsbury’s bid
New Look owner Christo Wiese considered adding Home Retail Group to his portfolio before Sainsbury’s bid for the group, it has emerged.
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OpinionBlog: Laying the foundations for breaking records and future growth
Hermes chief operating officer Martijn de Lange outlines how the company is planning to be the best and break records in 2016.
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OpinionOpinion: EasyFoodstore is more like a supplier than a shop
EasyFoodstore has a very long road ahead of it – there is more to operating a shop that people will frequent than just low prices.
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NewsBurberry to sell clothes straight from catwalk in fashion show shake-up
Burberry is to ditch its traditional seasonal catwalk collection and from September will show clothes available to buy immediately.
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NewsFrom Aldi bras to perfume promos: retailers woo shoppers with Valentine's offer
Retailers are gearing up for a bumper Valentine’s Day this weekend and have launched a range of deals and new products to woo consumers.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership stages debate for staff on EU exit
John Lewis Partnership has staged a debate with Lord Stuart Rose and JML owner John Mills on the consequences of the EU referendum.
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NewsBHS owner Retail Acquisitions plots store closures and pension overhaul
BHS owner Retail Acquisitions has hired KPMG to help it overhaul the business in a move that is expected to result in store closures.
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OpinionOpinion: Harness the marketing potential of digital technology
Digital technology is massively empowering in retail but the smart strategy is still to lead with the right content and experience.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Burberry, Ikea and more
Retail news round-up on February 8, 2016: BHS overhaul to trigger store closures, Ikea loses trademark in Indonesia and Burberry's catwalk range to be available immediately.
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OpinionOpinion: International shoppers flock to London’s West End for Chinese New Year
As many celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, London’s West End has prepared for an influx of keen international shoppers to stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Carrefour chief executive pledges commitment to physical stores
Carrefour chief executive Georges Plassat has pledged commitment to the physical store as the rising popularity of ecommerce continues at pace.
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NewsAmerican Apparel’s former boss plans to launch rival retailer
The former boss of American Apparel is planning to launch a rival fashion proposition that will have a store and online presence.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: All smiles at the Retail Trust ball as HoF gets emoji-nal
Harold Tillman and Don McCarthy are all smiles, House of Fraser gets emoji-nal and Ocado boss Tim Steiner reveals his hunger for grocery.
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AnalysisProfile: Foyles' head of customer experience Janette Cross
Janette Cross planned to work at Foyles for a year to support her acting work. Twelve years on, she is leading its customer experience strategy.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Retail pay rates, easyFoodstore and Morrisons price cuts
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald and news editor James Wilmore.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up marginally against 'backdrop of changeable weather'
Sales at John Lewis increased 0.6% to £69.97m last week, with year-on-year takings down at stores including its Oxford Street flagship.
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NewsRiver Island promotes Josie Roscop to the new role of customer director
River Island has promoted marketing boss Josie Roscop to the new position of customer director in a bid to drive engagement with shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Eight trends transforming customer experience in retail
Convenience is currently the watchword in customer experience trends. We pick out a few of the best examples from around the world.