More on Me + Em – Page 1757
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NewsSainsbury's to open first 'dark store' in east London to serve online shoppers
Sainsbury’s is to open its first dark store, in east London, to meet demand for its growing online grocery arm.
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NewsMatalan issues profit warning as warm weather hits sales
Value retailer Matalan has issued a profit warning after the warm summer resulted in poor sales of its autumn collection.
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OpinionComment: Has the in-store digital display wave crashed?
The tendency to clad everything with an iPad or touchscreen is disappearing fast and old-fashioned visual merchandising is taking its place.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Comet, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Matalan and more
Retail news round-up October 14, 2013: OpCapita set to receive £70m from collapse of Comet, Sainsbury’s to open first dark store in east London, Matalan issues profit warning after warm weather dents sales
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GalleryStore of the week: Spain shows big hypermarkets are still beautiful
Among many pundits of late, the view has been aired that, as a format, the UK hypermarket’s best days may be behind it, with the general mantra seemingly being that smaller is more beautiful.
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NewsFormer Kiddicare boss launches digital start-up investment vehicle
Former Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright has launched an investment vehicle for retail technology start-ups.
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NewsIn pictures: Iceland creates electric atmosphere at annual conference
The annual Iceland manager’s conference is always a lively affair but this year’s edition in Birmingham had a little more electricity.
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InterviewQ&A with Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire: 'This is not a business in crisis. The aim is growth.'
B&Q this morning revealed a dramatic overhaul of its senior management team, resulting in Kevin O’Byrne taking the helm, boss Martyn Phillips leaving and three new board appointments. Retail Week talks to Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire about the changes.
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NewsB&Q boss leaves as Kevin O'Byrne takes helm amid management overhaul
B&Q has dramatically overhauled its senior management team, resulting in chief executive Martyn Phillips leaving the business after 19 years.
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NewsDebenhams launches online ticket office
Debenhams has launched its own online box office which allows people to enter their postcode and find local events between one and 25 miles from their home.
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NewsGolf etailer OnlineGolf targets European growth
Golf etailer OnlineGolf is eyeing growth on the continent after a raft of initiatives across northern Europe.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis records 'modest' sales uplift after warm weather
John Lewis has reported a “modest” 2.8% uplift in year-on-year sales last week as a strong performance in electricals was checked by falling fashion sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Whistles, Debenhams and M&S
Retail news round-up October 11, 2013: Asda shoppers get £50 discount after glitch, Whistles to launch into menswear, Debenhams to open online box office and M&S unveils Best of British collection.
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NewsJaeger outlines five-year strategy to revamp brand and draw on heritage
Jaeger has unveiled plans to rebuild its UK business before expanding internationally as part of a five-year strategy that includes returning it to the black by next year.
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NewsJohn Lewis scales new heights as it transforms stores for Christmas
Staff at John Lewis Oxford Street reached new heights at the weekend as they abseiled decorations into place, transforming the store into a Winter Wonderland.
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NewsPaperchase sales and profits up as it eyes expansion
Paperchase’s pre-tax profit jumped 5% in the year to January 28, as it opened 13 new stores and grew its international business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco and Sainsbury's quests for success
The UK’s two biggest quoted grocers released updates last week - both provided an interesting snapshot of the state of affairs for the two retailers. Rebecca Thomson charts how each has evolved and where they might go next.
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OpinionComment: Make your business the perfect fit for customers
It’s a bit of a chicken and egg type of question about what came first: the retailer or the customer? Does the retailer meet the needs of the consumer or create them?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can data be used to drive personalisation?
Retailers are striving to deliver relevant and personalised experiences across all shopping channels.