More on Me + Em – Page 13
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AnalysisModella Capital: The private equity firm fast becoming the UK high street’s most prolific investor
Embattled fashion accessories chain Claire’s was snapped up by one of retail’s most prolific investors this week as it became the latest addition in Modella Capital’s portfolio
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NewsBoots reveals opening date of first-ever fragrance only store
High street beauty and wellness retailer Boots has decided on an opening date for its first-ever fragrance only store, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: Amex on payment innovation, driving conversion, and meeting younger consumers’ demands
In this exclusive Q&A, Amex general manager of Global Merchant Services Dan Edelman reflects on how to appeal to Millennials and Gen Z, the importance of personalisation in retail, and the future payment innovations set to attract consumers in the years ahead.
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NewsBRC warns government any further tax rises will ‘keep shop prices higher for longer’
The British Retail Consortium has warned the government against any further tax rises on UK retailers, saying doing so would only serve to keep “shop prices higher for longer”.
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NewsHarvey Nichols opens new retail destination 125
Harvey Nichols has opened a new retail destination on the ground floor of its Knightsbridge flagship called 125.
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NewsCotswolds Designer Outlet sales ‘exceed expectations’ following summer launch
Cotswolds Designer Outlet, which has been open for 10 weeks, has seen sales exceed expectations since its launch, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCard Factory looks ahead to festive season after first half profits slump
Card Factory is anticipating strong trading through the coming peak festive season, after profits slumped in the first half of its financial year.
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NewsAsos improves profits despite drop in sales
Pureplay fashion retailer Asos has said it expects profits to be at the lower end of its guided range, despite sales coming in below expectations, as it enters the “final phase of its transformation.”
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InterviewFanatics international president Stephen Dowling: ‘Sport is fashion and fashion is sport’
Retail Week sat down with the Dublin-born international president of American sportswear giant Fanatics, to discuss leveraging international sporting events, plans for the brand in the UK and the intersection of sportswear and fashion.
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NewsSøstrene Grene posts record sales growth
Søstrene Grene posts record turnover as it continues expansion programme across the UK.
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NewsIkea debuts ‘Life at Home’ services offer to help shoppers move house
Ikea UK has launched a services offer that will allow shoppers to access help with moving house, finding new energy suppliers and options for home finance.
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NewsClaire’s snapped up by Modella Capital
Embattled fashion accessories retailer Claire’s has been bought out of administration by Modella Capital, which owns retailers TG Jones, Hobbycraft and the Original Factory Shop.
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NewsHackers make contact with Harrods following data breach
Harrods has said it will refuse to engage with hackers that have made contact with the department store following a breach of its IT systems.
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NewsPets at Home appoints new CFO
Pets at Home has appointed a new chief financial officer as its current CFO moves to retire.
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NewsDebenhams to expand into US with department stores deal
Debenhams Group, formerly Boohoo Group, is to begin selling its British fashion brands in American department stores.
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NewsBRC calls for urgent retail action on biodiversity loss
The British Retail Consortium has warned retailers to take urgent action on accelerating nature and biodiversity loss or “risk jeopardising supply chain resilience”.
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NewsTapi posts sales and profits boost as Carpetright buyout settles
Tapi has posted a jump in sales and profits as its acquisition of rival retailer Carpetright settles in, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore Gallery: Laura Ashley opens first physical store in five years
Laura Ashley has opened the doors to its first physical store in over five years at Lakeside Retail Park.
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NewsThe Entertainer makes radical break with tradition by opening on Sundays
Toy specialist The Entertainer is to make a big departure from its past by opening on Sundays, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland completes roll out of simplified pricing across all stores
Poundland has returned to simplified grocery pricing across all its stores in the UK as it ramps up its turnaround efforts.