More on Me + Em – Page 1355
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NewsSofa.com parts with boss Gareth Williams six months after acquisition
Sofa.com is parting company with chief executive Gareth Williams six months after being taken over by a new owner.
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AnalysisSunday trading consultation: The key questions that need to be answered
The Government’s consultation on Sunday trading has raised as many questions as it has answered. We assess the implications of the proposals.
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NewsVery launches shoppable YouTube music video starring Rizzle Kicks
Shop Direct’s Very has created a new shoppable YouTube music video-style advert starring pop duo Rizzle Kicks.
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NewsEtsy shares fall following warning that currency rates could hit results
Etsy shares tumbled 13% after the online marketplace warned that its third-quarter results could be hit by currency exchange rates.
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NewsArcadia forces clothing suppliers to give it a greater discount
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia fashion group is poised to impose tougher payment terms on its clothing suppliers from the end of August.
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NewsGovernment begins consultation into devolving Sunday trading decision
The Government has today launched its consultation into providing local areas with the power to decide on Sunday trading.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading laws, Arcadia and Lidl
Retail news round-up on August 5, 2015: Relaxed Sunday trading laws, Arcadia’s harsher payment terms and Lidl picks Starcom.
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NewsShop prices drop for 27th consecutive month despite food edging up
Retail prices fell 1.4% in July compared with last year, marking the 27th consecutive month of retail price deflation.
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InterviewInterview: Iceland boss Walker on leading the grocer in a new direction
The founder of Iceland says the past 18 months have been his most challenging at the retailer, but he believes he has found a way forward.
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OpinionComment: The seven deadly sins of customer relationships
Point of sale plays a crucial role in enhancing customer relationships – yet many retailers are not optimising their checkout experience.
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NewsNisa appoints ex-Morrisons director Robin Brown as chief financial officer
Convenience store chain Nisa has appointed former Morrisons Food Online finance director Robin Brown as its new chief financial officer.
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AnalysisPeople moves: John Dixon's exit, Gary Mills and all the moves in July
All change across the retail sector as John Dixon makes a surprise exit from M&S and Gary Mills becomes Morrisons’ retail director.
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NewsDawsons offers virtual tour of stores using smart glasses worn by staff
Customers are being offered virtual tours of a music retailer using immersive smart glasses tech in a bid to improve online conversion.
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NewsTravis Perkins takes on Screwfix as it eyes 100 further Toolstation stores
Construction specialist Travis Perkins has Screwfix in its sights as it pursues a rapid store expansion plan for its Toolstation fascia.
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NewsSocial media ranking: How the UK's biggest retailers perform on Facebook
Retail Week analysed Facebook to unearth which retailers are the best at building relationships with customers on the social network.
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NewsSocial media ranking: How the UK's biggest retailers perform on Twitter
Retail Week took to Twitter to discover which retailers are the best at building relationships with customers on the social platform.
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OpinionComment: Protect our endangered independent retailers from redevelopment
High street innovation will suffer if smaller independent retailers remain exposed to the excesses of property redevelopment.
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NewsMorrisons appoints Clare Grainger as its new group HR director
Morrisons has promoted Clare Grainger to the role of group HR director as boss David Potts continues to reshape his executive committee.
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OpinionJD holds its own against Sports Direct in retail’s equivalent of the Ashes
Amid the turmoil in sports retail over the past few years one retailer stands out for its prowess on the pitch – JD Sports.
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NewsGrocery prices fall 1% as average basket becomes £5 cheaper than a year ago
Grocery prices dipped 1% in July compared with the previous month, while the average shopping basket was £5 cheaper than a year ago.