More on Me + Em – Page 1612
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Mytheresa
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2014: Tesco finalises deal to create largest food retailer in China, Asos supports skills rebuilding in UK clothing manufacturing industry, Owners of German fashion etailer Mytheresa eye sale
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OpinionComment: Annual reports have become an anachronism in the digital world
The once-a-year snapshot that is the traditional annual report, is being taken over by other interested parties for their own agendas.
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OpinionComment: Political uncertainty is bad news for retail
Retailers will have to ponder the practical consequences of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections.
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AnalysisAnalysis: John Lewis’s JLab selects five start-up finalists
John Lewis’s JLab initiative is one of the first start-up accelerators run by a major retailer in a bid to tap into the innovative tech community.
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NewsHobbycraft plans personalised marketing drive
Hobbycraft is building its customer database as it prepares for a big personalised marketing push next year.
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NewsFat Face boss says stock market suffering from 'retail IPO indigestion'
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson has said the stock market is suffering from “retail IPO indigestion” after the fashion retailer last week abandoned plans to float.
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NewsLakeland opens first stores in India after success in the Middle East
Kitchenwares retailer Lakeland has opened its first stores in India and is planning more.
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NewsBrandAlley plots Australian debut as profitability nears
BrandAlley will start shipping overseas later this year and chief executive Rob Feldmann touted Australia is its “perfect market”.
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in May, according to the CBI
Retail sales continued to grow in May, for the sixth consecutive month, but at a slower pace compared to April, according to the CBI’s latest Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsTed Baker launches into electricals with audio range
Ted Baker is launching into audio products, today unveiling a range of headphones and speakers as it diversifies its offer further.
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AnalysisWhitepaper: Managing supply chain risk in 2014 and beyond
A new whitepaper, presented in association with Alcumus, highlights the importance of robust auditing mechanisms for ethical and safety compliance.
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NewsHMRC rejects Next tax allowance claim for the second time
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has rejected a tax allowance claim from Next regarding warehouse construction for the second time.
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NewsSir Philip Green in talks with food retailers about grocery offer for BHS
Sir Philip Green is in talks with food retailers about using space in his BHS department stores.
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NewsThe Hut: a clarification
Yesterday we published a story which referred to The Hut Group abandoning plans for an IPO which we would like to clarify.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, Morrisons, Arnotts and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2014: Tesco to launch more scan-as-you-shop devices, BHS in talks with food retailers, Morrisons to ask suppliers to cover costs and more.
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NewsTopshop and Topman to open first store in Holland
Topshop and Topman will open their first standalone store in Holland this October, as parent company Arcadia continues to ramp up international expansion.
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NewsBank holiday footfall on the high street fell due to bad weather
Bank Holiday Monday footfall on the high street fell 16.5% in the UK, as the wet weather kept shoppers in doors.
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NewsSpar International forced to retract UK trading figures
Spar International has been forced to retract trading figures relating to its UK business in its annual report.