More on Me + Em – Page 1614
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OpinionComment: Data protection is easy when you know how
The massive data breach that saw eBay instruct 200m users to change their passwords presents salutary lessons for online retailers.
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NewsIn pictures: Sports Direct opens Oxford Street flagship
Sports Direct opened the doors to its new flagship yesterday evening in the former HMV behemoth at the east end of Oxford Street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Hashtag #Fail – the dos and don'ts of using social media
Asos found itself in hot water this week when it compared former bodybuilder Jodie Marsh to a man on its social media account.
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NewsMoss Bros reports first-quarter like-for-likes up 6.3%
Moss Bros store like-for-likes jumped 6.3% in its first quarter as it focuses on driving its multichannel capabilities.
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NewsHammerson to roll out iBeacons across its European shopping centres
Landlord Hammerson is rolling out geo-location technology iBeacons to all of its European shopping centres, including the Bullring in Birmingham this summer.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 6.6% as warm weather encourages spending
John Lewis sales grew 6.6% to £69.24m in the week to May 17 as the warm weather encouraged shoppers to spend in the retailer’s department stores.
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NewsTesco bosses to miss out on bonuses after fall in profit
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has missed out on a cash bonus for the third year in a row after its annual group trading profit fell 6% to £3.3bn.
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NewsAldi goes on recruitment drive for 5,000 staff as it expands in UK
Aldi is planning to boost its UK growth and aims to cope with its increasing popularity by hiring 5,000 more staff this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Booker Group and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on May 23, 2014: Aldi to recruit 5,000 UK staff, Tesco’s Clarke and McIlwee lose bonus, Mothercare gets extra support from banks
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can digital make it easier for consumers to browse in a retail environment?
Technology is nearly always designed to make things easier. But there is a wide range of options open to retailers, from proximity-targeted offers, based on in-app behaviour, to offering in-store Wi-Fi.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is show-rooming really a threat to the high street?
Mobile and tablet technology is playing a greater role than ever in the consumer shopping experience, including on the number of ‘showroomers’ visiting high street stores.
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NewsHalfords boss Matt Davies: 'Suppliers should contribute to our growth'
Halfords boss Matt Davies is unapologetic about asking suppliers to contribute to its turnaround plan despite concern from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
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NewsMarks & Spencer international director Jan Heere eyes exit
Marks & Spencer international director Jan Heere, who was drafted in to spearhead its overseas charge, is set to leave the retailer.
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NewsMothercare launches clothing-focused stores as UK performance disappoints
Mothercare is vying to build clothing market share with fashion-focused fascias as improved banking facilities allow it to up investment in stores.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: O2 turns its 'Be More Dog' spotlight on Priority app
O2 has flexed its ‘Be More Dog’ muscle once again, this time with a focus on its O2 Priority app.
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OpinionComment: Can B&M Bargains become the European Dollar General?
Seeking inspiration from the US and growth from Europe, B&M Bargains is clearly ‘thinking global’ as it prepares for its forthcoming IPO.
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Analysis: 13 fascinating facts about B&M Bargains
As B&M Bargains confirms its intention to float today, Retail Week takes a closer look at the value retailer.
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NewsVideo: Asos trials click-and-collect service with changing rooms
Asos is testing a click-and-collect delivery service at its head office that will allow customers to try on and return products straight away.
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NewsH Samuel owner Signet breaks even in UK as sales rise in first quarter
H Samuel owner Signet’s UK business broke even in its first quarter as like-for-likes increased 4.1% driven by fashion jewellery and bridal.
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NewsB&M Bargains 'to become Dollar General of Europe' as it aims for 900 UK stores
B&M Bargains plans to emulate US value retailer Dollar General as it eyes ambitious growth, starting with a target of 880 stores in the UK.