More on Me + Em – Page 1257
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NewsFindel warns on profits after tough trading and currency woes
Findel has warned that its full-year profits will be lower than expected after a tough third quarter and the impact of currency movements.
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NewsJohn Lewis enhances online fashion offer with visual search tool pilot
John Lewis has partnered with tech firm Cortexica on a search tool that allows shoppers to find similar products on its website.
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NewsNumber of full-time retail jobs falls amid ‘uncertain’ outlook
The number of full-time retail jobs fell during the fourth quarter of 2015 as experts warned of “serious concerns” for the sector’s labour market.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise driven by electricals and homewares
John Lewis has reported a 7.1% surge in weekly sales driven by the performance of its electricals, home and technology ranges.
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NewsAmazon misses estimates despite posting most profitable quarter ever
Amazon has swung to a full-year profit driven by its most profitable quarter ever, but the etailer’s earnings failed to impress investors.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Sainsbury's investors, Bargain Booze MD and Tesco GCA
The Retail Week team is joined by Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Mike Dennis to discuss the top stories from across the industry this week.
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NewsAgenda: Online grocer Ocado to reveal full-year trading figures
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from Ocado and half-year updates from Conviviality and DFS all on the agenda.
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AnalysisInfographic: Jobs at risk at Brantano and Asda plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, January 29, 2016: The Range’s Chris Dawson on decision-making, store openings and closures, plus more.
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NewsData: Two million retail jobs at risk from rise of automation, says Deloitte
The number of retail and wholesale jobs is poised to plummet by 2 million in the next 20 years, driven by automated technology and online retail.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Reiss, John Lewis and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 29, 2016: Reiss seeks minority investor to help fuel international growth and John Lewis picks Cortexica's image recognition software.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Health and safety rules overhauled for retailers
How should retailers prepare for updated health and safety rules?
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NewsCard Factory removes handles from plastic bags to dodge 5p levy
Card Factory is offering its customers plastic bags without handles in order to sidestep the Government’s plastic bag 5p levy.
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OpinionOpinion: Beacons and the importance of diversity in retail technology
Beacons have been trialled by retailers across various sectors – does the technology offer sufficient insight to justify the cost?
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NewsFormer Morrisons exec launches task force to tackle retail productivity
Former Morrisons executive and Labour Party adviser Norman Pickavance is heading up a task force to tackle pay rates and productivity in retail.
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NewsStrong dollar and mild weather dent H&M profits in fourth quarter
H&M has revealed a strong dollar and mild weather affected profits but the fashion giant said it would continue its global store expansion.
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NewsGraze.com to launch transactional website for individual products
Graze.com is introducing a website outside of its online subscription offer, allowing shoppers to order individual products from its range.
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NewsHotel Chocolat swings to profit after sales growth and cost controls
Hotel Chocolat has swung to a full-year profit driven by tighter control of costs and sales growth within its stores and online.
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NewsTesco Ireland to cut pay and alter conditions of long-serving staff
Tesco is seeking to reduce the pay and conditions of hundreds of staff in its Irish business as it moves employees to more flexible contracts.
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NewsOcado bags Dixons Carphone deputy boss as non-exec director
Ocado has appointed Dixons Carphone’s deputy chief executive Andrew Harrison as an independent non-executive director.
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DataData: Brantano – how attractive is the retailer’s estate to potential buyers?
Retailers are eyeing Brantano’s estate after it collapsed into administration last week, but how attractive are the store locations?