More on Me + Em – Page 1749
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InterviewQ&A: Karen Millen's chief executive Mike Shearwood
Mike Shearwood, chief executive of Karen Millen, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is now a good time to review distribution operations?
Retail operations are changing as multichannel permeates the industry.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What can I do to make my stores greener?
What can I do to make my stores greener?
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OpinionBlog: What can retailers learn from the new generation of pop-ups?
It’s never been more important for retailers to attract shoppers through their doors as they prepare for the all-important Christmas countdown – and interactive pop-ups could help do just that.
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OpinionComment: Matalan’s Sporting Pro could be an interesting rival to Sports Direct
Matalan has just revealed that its first Sporting Pro store is to open in central London next month - the first of 14 new shops due to open before Christmas.
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NewsAlliance Boots' independent pharmacy aims to become a 'household name'
Alliance Boots’ Alphega Pharmacy chain is targeting UK and overseas growth as it aims to become a “household name”.
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OpinionComment: Debenhams has not been blinded by short-term gains
Today’s results represent good progress for Debenhams against the backdrop of a marketplace that remains challenging.
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OpinionComment: Ecommerce investors are becoming ever more discerning
Valued at an estimated £78 billion last year and still growing rapidly, the UK ecommerce market is an extremely profitable sector that shows no sign of slowing down.
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NewsDebenhams brand mix to move more upmarket after Oxford Street revamp
Debenhams is looking to bring more upmarket brands into its business on the back of its £25m Oxford Street redevelopment.
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AnalysisDebenhams full year results: what the analysts say
Debenhams today revealed that total group sales increased 2.5% during the 52 weeks to 31 August 2013, however pre-tax profit fell 2.7%. Retail Week rounds up reaction to the results.
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NewsDr Martens bought for £300m by private equity firm Permira
Footwear brand and retailer Dr Martens has been acquired by an investment vehicle backed by private equity firm Permira Funds for £300m.
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NewsTopshop opens in Paris' Galeries Lafayette
Topshop is to open in France today with a concession in the upmarket Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
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NewsAsos boss Nick Robertson gives away £2.8m to staff
Asos founder and chief executive Nick Robertson has awarded staff £2.8m in a special bonus which he is covering personally, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsPrimark to extend compensation for victims of Bangladesh factory tragedy
Primark plans to extend compensation for victims and their families affected by the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh in April that killed more than 1,100 people.
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NewsDebenhams full-year profits fall 2.7% as it remains 'cautious' of recovery
Debenhams revealed a profit fall in its full-year figures as it remains “cautious” for the year ahead.
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NewsCard Factory profits jump 18%
Budget greetings card retailer Card Factory has revealed an increase in group full-year sales and profits as it pushed ahead with its aggressive expansion strategy.
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NewsTesco eyes global fashion dominance for F&F brand
Tesco has unveiled audacious ambitions to be “the world’s leading retailer for affordable fashion” that will take it toe-to-toe with the largest clothing specialists.
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NewsBRC takes business rates fight up a gear as it hires adviser
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has appointed Ernst &Young to step up its bid to reform the business rates system.
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GalleryIn pictures: London’s first designer outlet opens in Wembley
London’s first designer outlet opened its doors today next to Wembley Stadium.
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OpinionComment: Imagining failure can lead to retail success
Retailers will by now be well advanced planning for next year. To most of us planning is a tedious necessity - ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’.