More on Me + Em – Page 1326
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AnalysisThink tank event: Online solutions for the modern home and leisure consumer
In light of new research that shows 44% of consumers would purchase a sofa online, rising to more than 60% for 18 to 34 year olds, how can retailers increase sales of big-ticket items online?
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AnalysisHow Waitrose in King’s Cross is inspiring shoppers to increase dwell time
The newly opened Waitrose in King’s Cross is that rare beast: a supermarket that inspires shoppers to linger around in it.
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AnalysisDebenhams boardroom coup looms large as three investors join rebellion
Debenhams is bracing itself for a boardroom coup after more of its biggest investors backed City stockbroking firm Cenkos Securities.
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AnalysisAldi to launch ecommerce site as full-year sales soar but profits fall
Aldi has unveiled plans to launch online next year after its operating profits slipped 4% to £260.3m in the year to December 31, 2014.
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AnalysisTesco poised to scrap Dunnhumby sale but could offload its Polish business
Tesco is set to pull the plug on plans to sell off its data arm Dunnhumby, but is preparing to offload its central and eastern European business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Iceland and more
Retail news round-up on September 28, 2015: Tesco poised to quit central and eastern Europe and Morrisons in legal spat with property developers.
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OpinionBlog: A night to celebrate at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards always unearth some impressive innovations, and this year’s event – which was held last night – was no exception.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Celesio unveils new-look John Bell & Croyden London pharmacy
Celesio has reopened its new-look John Bell & Croyden pharmacy in London’s West End following a £4m refit.
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AnalysisArgos and Tesco among winners at The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards
The top talent in UK retail supply chain gathered at the Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards 2015 in London last night.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine hires former B&Q director John Colley as managing director
Majestic Wine has appointed former B&Q director John Colley to the newly created position of managing director of its core retail business.
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AnalysisDoddle unveils click-and-collect points at university campuses
Doddle has launched six click-and-collect collection points at university campuses in the UK as it seeks to tap into the student market.
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VideoWatch: Grand Central Birmingham opens its doors to the public
Grand Central has opened to the public. Some of the retailers and directors behind its creation explain the impact the centre will have.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis weekly sale rise on demand for cold weather clothing
Sales at department store business John Lewis rose 6% last week to £78.7m as clothing performance benefited from autumn’s arrival.
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AnalysisStarbucks to pay all staff living wage but John Lewis boss cautions on impact
Starbucks is to pay all staff, including those aged under 25, the living wage and will offer employees interest-free loans for rent deposits.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Global economy rattles retailers’ mood but consumer confidence rises
In the third of Retail Week’s quarterly analysis reports, we ask whether the mood among the UK’s top retail bosses has changed.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Grand Central, Tesco 24-hour move and Boots personalisation
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and grocery and property reporter Luke Tugby.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Primark and the living wage
Retail news round-up on September 25, 2015: Poundland completes fundraising, Starbucks to pay all staff living wage, Primark row woman lied.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can retail staff benefit from zero-hour contracts?
Can retail staff benefit from zero-hour contracts?
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer creates new role to hone its womenswear design
Marks & Spencer has promoted an internal executive to the newly-created role of design director for womenswear, lingerie and beauty.
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AnalysisStore gallery: The Toy Store launches in UK with flagship on Oxford Street
Middle-eastern-based toy retailer The Toy Store opens its first UK store tonight at a 27,000 sq ft site on Oxford Street.