More on Me + Em – Page 1808
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OpinionBlog: Reasons to be cheerful
Another summer, another reason to hang the bunting in celebration of all that’s British.
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NewsWickes first-half sales hit by weather but profits jump 7.3%
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a fall in first-half like-for-likes owing to poor spring weather, but profits jumped 7.3% to £29.5m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Abercrombie & Fitch; Marks & Spencer; eBay; Debenhams; Hobbycraft
Retail news round-up July 25, 2013: Abercrombie & Fitch recruitment policy investigated, M&S autumn womenswear launches and eBay tests hire site in the UK.
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NewsTesco outguns upmarket rivals as it tops fresh food poll
Tesco has defied doubters by being ranked the top retailer for fresh food, beating upmarket rivals including Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.
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NewsRising retail jobs in second quarter indicate consumer recovery
The retail sector has rallied to deliver the “best result” in terms of job creation since 2009, indicating that consumer recovery is gathering pace.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Waitrose conjures movie magic for new Heston Blumenthal ice cream ad
Waitrose’s latest advert for a new ice cream flavour created by Heston Blumenthal continues its theme of presenting the celebrity chef as a modern-day Willy Wonka.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics retail legacy at Stratford
Stratford has come a long way since the Olympics were awarded to London in 2006, and this weekend close to 200,000 people will descend upon it to celebrate the anniversary of the 2012 Olympic Games.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why retailers haven't yet cracked big data
Has managing the retailer-customer relationship become harder with the growth of data, or easier as technology advances?
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NewsMothercare hires ex-Play.com director Ryan Murray as ELC trading director
Mothercare has hired former Play.com director Ryan Murray as its new trading director for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain.
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NewsModelZone administrator Deloitte starts closing stores
ModelZone’s administrator has begun shutting shops, starting with its Peterborough store which closed yesterday.
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NewsEuropean Commission confirms "landmark" cap on credit card processing fees
The European Commission has confirmed plans to implement a “landmark” cap on credit card processing fees which cost retailers £850m each year.
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NewsTesco-owned Blinkbox offers free pilot episodes promotion
Tesco-owned video streaming service Blinkbox is offering a ‘try before you buy’ deal where customers can watch the pilot episodes of series before purchasing.
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NewsClick-and-collect purchases to surge to £4bn in next five years
Click-and-collect purchases will surge by more than 60% to total over £4bn by 2018, as consumers choose to use the increasingly prevalent and convenient service.
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AnalysisInfographic: Consumer spending on garden products
Kingfisher said today that sales of outdoor products helped its performance rebound in the second quarter after the cold spring dented first quarter sales. Retail Week looks at the garden retail market.
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AnalysisKingfisher's second quarter update: What the analysts say
Kingfisher benefitted from the warmer weather in its second quarter as like-for-likes jumped 2.5%. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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NewsAmazon scraps free delivery on some items under £10
Amazon has scrapped free delivery on some products worth less than £10 in a sign that it may finally be focusing on improving profitability.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos top 10 Christmas toys list dominated by interactive play
Argos’s top 10 toys for Christmas list is dominated by interactive toys, such as the new Furby, Disney’s talking Sofia doll and a Flying Fairy.
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NewsArgos and Sainsbury's muscle in on mobile market
Argos and Sainsbury’s have stepped up the competition in the fiercely competitive mobile phone market with new launches today.
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NewsKingfisher sales rebound as warm weather drives demand
Kingfisher group like-for-like sales jumped 2.5% in its second quarter to July 13 as the heatwave drove sales of hosepipes and fans.
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NewsFindel sales increase 3.9% in first quarter
Findel sales edged up 3.9% in the first quarter driven by a revenue jump at mail order business Express Gifts in the 16 weeks to July 23.