More on Me + Em – Page 1599
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OpinionComment: In the future all media content will be shoppable
Asos’s recent launch of its #asseenonme initiative is the precursor of a change in how the retail sector perceives advertising.
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OpinionComment: Working with private equity partners can be beneficial for retailers
Some of retail’s outstanding success stories have come from the private equity world, says BrightHouse chief executive Leo McKee.
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OpinionComment: How retailers are creating opportunities for young people
One of the things I think really sets the retail industry apart is the potential for people to progress.
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OpinionBlog: Going beyond omnichannel in the 'shoppertainment' era
Omnichannel has become more than just a buzzword - it’s a reality for aggressive retailers interested in creating brand differentiation through a seamless shopping experience across all channels and touchpoints.
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NewsClothing retailer Lakeland Leather collapses into administration
Lakeland Leather, a family-owned clothing retailer based in the north of England, has collapsed into administration putting 200 jobs at risk.
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NewsAsos and New Look sign up to railway station delivery service Doddle
Retailers including Asos and New Look have signed up to a new delivery service called Doddle that will place click-and-collect shops in railway stations and other high-footfall destinations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Card Factory, Doddle, Clarks and more
Retail news round-up on June 19, 2014: Card Factory to open 100 Irish stores, Lakeland Leather collapses into administration, The Co-operative considers banning £2 coins, Doddle to open click-and-collect network, Clarks accused of gender stereotyping.
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NewsHas the threat of the discounters to the big four been overstated?
The German discounters are not the “slayer” of the Big Four despite their relentless growth across the UK, a new white paper has asserted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland's best-selling products of the last 50 years
As Lakeland marks its 50th birthday we look back at ten of their most innovative and enduringly popular products from the last half century.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lakeland at 50 - from agricultural past to international future
Over 50 years Lakeland has grown from an agricultural business into an international retailer and is preparing for its next phase of growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Oxford Summer School gears up for summer of learning
The Oxford Summer School enables retail’s future stars to learn from its current leaders – what will this year’s course be offering?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Hema conquer the UK with value and design?
Dutch retailer Hema has successful stores across Europe. As the variety retailer aims to take on the value players, can it crack the UK?
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NewsSports Direct acquires 4.8% stake in newly floated MySale
Sports Direct has acquired a 4.8% stake in Sir Philip Green-backed etailer MySale and plans to use it as a platform to sell in Australasia.
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NewsBlue Inc opts for private share sale instead of IPO amid turbulent market
Fashion retailer Blue Inc has opted not to pursue an IPO and instead intends to place shares privately with new investors, it is understood.
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NewsTiger poised to sign for Oxford Street store
Danish value retailer Tiger is close to signing for a flagship store at 105-107 Oxford Street, replacing fashion chain Frencheye.
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AnalysisThe health food market: What do retailers need to know?
Tesco is tapping into growing demand for diet-related foods with personalised eating plans and a new healthy food range.
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OpinionBlog: How many British women will be wearing Hema bras in five years' time?
How many British women will be wearing bras bought from Dutch variety store Hema in five years’ time?
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NewsMorrisons' job cuts likely to be replicated by other grocers, brokers believe
More grocery industry job losses are expected following Morrisons’ decision yesterday to cut 2,600 store management roles.
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NewsN Brown to revamp JD Williams to attract younger-minded shopper
N Brown is vying to modernise JD Williams to become a more digitally led business and to better connect with its younger-minded customers.
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NewsWaitrose taps into overseas demand for branded products
Waitrose is to build on the success of its own-label export business by selling products from brands including Cornish Sea Salt and Doves Farm Organic.