More on Me + Em – Page 1797
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GalleryStore gallery: Urban Outfitters opens latest UK store in Camden
Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has opened its eighth store in London, on the site of a former cinema and
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Hawes & Curtis and Morrisons
Retail news round-up August 12, 2013: Asda to offer degree programme to staff, Hawes & Curtis set to expand in the Middle East and Morrisons calls for industry-wide approach towards lad’s mags.
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NewsPayPal app enables shoppers to pay with profile picture
Shoppers across the UK may soon be able to pay for goods using their name and profile picture, through online payment service PayPal.
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NewsOC&C partner Michael Jary appointed Fairtrade Foundation chairman
Michael Jary, co-founder and senior partner with OC&C Strategy Consultants, has been appointed the new chair of the board of trustees at the Fairtrade Foundation.
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NewsTesco introduces till cash monitoring system
Tesco is to introduce a new till management system to cut queues at the checkout and ensure cashiers have enough change.
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AnalysisInfographic: The impact of Superquinn's rebrand as SuperValu
Musgrave this week revealed it is to rebrand Superquinn’s 24 upmarket stores to its budget fascia SuperValu leading to 102 redundancies in its Lucan support office. Here the retailer illustrates the impact of the move.
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NewsBoots launches new TV ad celebrating 'real' women
Boots today airs its new TV advert for its No7 own brand make up as part of a marketing campaign featuring “real” women selected through holding castings on the street.
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OpinionComment: Flexible contracts may be more ‘hero than zero’
A lot has been written this week about zero-hour contracts, whereby employees need to be available for work, but are not guaranteed any set number of hours.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s venture will create a Chinese grocery powerhouse
Tesco has been firmly in the spotlight of late after revealing a glimpse of the future in its new Watford store and taking action to stem losses in China.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will J Crew’s unusual property strategy charm UK shoppers?
As J Crew marks out its plans for entering the UK retail market, Retail Week takes a look at the US fashion giant’s strategy to woo the British.
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NewsDIY rivals can't do it themselves, as they learn tips at B&Q workshops
It can be hard to fix a leaky tap or hang wallpaper, which is why B&Q’s You Can Do It workshops, which teach shoppers everything from joinery to installing radiators, have proved so popular - even with the competition.
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Opinion
Blog: Spending a day in a cashless, cardless world
Not a day goes by without at least one email appearing in my inbox telling me about a new revolution in the world of payments.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Primark's denim campaign hits all the wrong notes
Primark’s new campaign, which promotes the value fashion retailer’s Denim Co brand, showcases its range of jeans but is a missed opportunity to fully exploit digital.
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NewsTesco in talks over deal to merge Chinese business
Tesco and China Resources Enterprises (CRE), owner of the Vanguard chain, are in talks to combine their Chinese retail operations to create a £10bn business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to anchor Glasgow's Buchanan Galleries extension
Marks & Spencer has signed up to anchor the Buchanan Galleries extension in Glasgow, which is scheduled to open in 2017.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump 4.4% against Olympic launch week
John Lewis sales jumped 4.4% last week, a year after the Olympics began, as the lack of spectacle freed up time for customers.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Metro scrapes back into the black
Germany’s Metro Group has returned to the black, albeit at a very low level, with net profit of R17m (£14.6m) for the first half to June 30, compared with a net loss of R98m (£84.6m) during the same period last year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How shoppers weigh up retail value and values
The recent row between Sainsbury’s and Tesco centred on product provenance. What does it mean for consumers?
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AnalysisWebsite review: Maplin Vs Currys
Phil Woodward, chief executive at HipSnip, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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OpinionComment: Notonthehighstreet.com's founder calls for more retail entrepreneurs
Seven years ago I set up Notonthehighstreet.com alongside my business partner, Sophie Cornish. Our aim was to build an online marketplace that provides a unique platform.