More on Me + Em – Page 1628
-
AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Track the evolution of an iconic logo
Journey through the changing typefaces of the John Lewis logo from 1920 to 2001 and see how its brand message has evolved.
-
AnalysisHome Retail full-year figures: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, revealed benchmark full-year pretax profit increased 27% to £115.4m. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
-
AnalysisAt a glance: How Argos plans to innovate in the year ahead
Argos is two years into its five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era.
-
AnalysisAnalysis: What lessons can retailers learn from the UK floods?
Nothing can prepare a business for sudden flood damage, but there are ways to cut losses before and after a crisis hits.
-
NewsCo-op director Stuart Ramsay departs after leaks report
Co-operative Group director Stuart Ramsay has been forced to leave the beleaguered mutual following a report into leaks to the media which contributed to former boss Euan Sutherland’s decision to leave.
-
GalleryIn pictures: Kate Moss launches comeback collection with Topshop
Shoppers flocked to Topshop’s Oxford Street flagship last night to see the launch of the new Kate Moss collection.
-
GalleryIn pictures: Karen Millen opens London 'atelier' flagship store
Fashion retailer opens Brompton Road store with “atelier” in its basement that will allow shoppers to personalise their purchases.
-
NewsShop Direct ramps up investment in personalisation software
Shop Direct is investing “significant” cash in developing personalisation software as it optimises how it uses its data.
-
OpinionComment: Can the new Kate Moss collection put Topshop back on top?
Topshop remains under pressure from its UK high street competitors, needing to justify its midmarket prices to convey value for money.
-
AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
-
NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since June 2007
Consumer confidence in April was at its highest level since June 2007, indicating that the UK recovery is gathering pace.
-
NewsThorntons sales fall across third quarter despite "good" Easter performance
Thorntons sales fell 7.6% to £57.7m in its third quarter despite the Easter holiday falling in the period.
-
NewsNext increases full-year expectations after bumper first quarter
Next increased full-year pre-tax profit growth forecasts after total sales surged 10.8% in its first quarter.
-
NewsHome Retail full-year sales and profits up as Argos eyes new formats
Home Retail has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as both its Argos and Homebase brands reported “good performances”.
-
AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: How heritage helps build a bond with shoppers
John Lewis’s offer to customers has always relied on its heritage. Ahead of its 150th birthday on May 2, we look at how other retailers can do the same.
-
NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Co-op, Harvey Nichols and Dixons
Retail news round-up on April 30, 2014: Co-op asks director to step down, Harvey Nichols recruits marketing director, GfK survey shows consumer morale improves and Dixons deal ‘as good as complete’.
-
NewsCarpetright reopens Tottenham store devastated in riots
Carpetright has reopened its Tottenham store nearly three years after it was burnt to the ground during the riots.
-
NewsGlasgow's St Enoch Centre signs raft of new retailers
Topshop and Topman are among eight retailers to have signed new leases for stores at Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre.
-
NewsFeelunique hires Wiggle CFO as its chief operating officer
Feelunique has appointed Wiggle chief financial officer Jim Buckle as its chief operating officer.
-
AnalysisTube strike: What’s the impact on retailers?
Tube workers are on strike again, and it’s not just commuters who are affected. Central London retailers will be just as fed up.