More on Me + Em – Page 1372
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OpinionComment: Consumers should be free to shop as they please on Sundays
Liberalisation of Sunday trading hours in England and Wales is a debate that has often polarised opinion, but the consumer knows best.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis move on click-and-collect may be sign of changes to come
Does the announcement last week by John Lewis that it will start to charge for small click-and-collect orders signal a change in the industry?
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NewsTesco's £900m Malaysian business sparks interest from Japan's Aeon
Tesco could sell off its Malaysian operations as the supermarket giant continues a rigorous portfolio review of its non-core UK business.
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NewsDixons ecomm director Jeremy Fennell appointed Carphone managing director
Dixons ecommerce director Jeremy Fennell has been promoted to the role of Carphone Warehouse managing director, replacing Graham Stapleton.
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NewsShop price deflation remains but consumer summer spending 'robust'
Consumer spending is expected to remain “robust” over the summer but shop prices have fallen for the 26th consecutive month.
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NewsHouse of Fraser embarks on 'pioneering' customer-centric restructure
House of Fraser has embarked on a “pioneering” restructure as the department store group aims to put the customer at the heart of its business.
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NewsBooker bosses hail 'good progress' as first-quarter sales edge up
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported a rise in total sales and like-for-likes in its first quarter as bosses hailed “good progress.”
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VideoFour Sites: 2015 shopping centre openings could spark retail property rebound
The four shopping centres opening across the country this year will serve as inspiration for the wider retail property market as a whole.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco Malaysia deal and pay, and store prices
Retail news round-up on July 8, 2015: Japanese retailer Aeon is interested in acquiring Tesco’s Malaysian operations and UK shop prices continue to fall.
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NewsAmerican Apparel to close underperforming stores and axe jobs
US fashion retailer American Apparel is axing stores and jobs as part of a $30m (£19.4m) cost-cutting initiative.
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NewsPaperchase on brink of being sold to US private equity group
Greetings card and stationery specialist Paperchase is poised to be sold to an American private equity firm for £150m, according to reports.
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OpinionComment: Margin potential outweighs fashion sales decline at M&S
A minus in front of a sales number is never welcome especially, as in the case of Marks & Spencer, following indications of a return to form.
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NewsPoundland names former Sainsbury's executive as new trading director
Poundland has appointed Simon Twigger, a former Sainsbury’s executive, to replace Richard Lancaster as its trading director.
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VideoWatch: The 50 year history of Asda explained in 60 seconds
As Asda turns 50, Retail Week examines the history of the retailer and how it transformed from dairy into the second biggest grocer in the UK.
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NewsMaplin names new boss and reports flat full-year profits
Electronics retailer Maplin has reported flat full-year profits and revealed it will have a new chief executive from September.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Is Marks & Spencer this season's big loser in fashion?
After a difficult season for many fashion retailers, no big ‘loser’ has yet been identified… but is Marks & Spencer a candidate?
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NewsUS variety store group Dollar Tree completes takeover of Family Dollar
US variety store chain Dollar Tree has completed its takeover of rival Family Dollar following a year-long merger saga.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer first-quarter results: What the analysts say
M&S clothing sales declined in the quarter to June 27, while food and home furnishings like-for-likes were flat. Here is what the analysts say.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Competitive pricing online marketplace Flubit
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Flubit is in the spotlight.
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NewsSunday trading: The industry reacts to potential relaxation of laws
The Chancellor is expected to unveil a relaxation of Sunday trading laws in his Budget, but the move has divided opinion among retailers.