More on Me + Em – Page 181
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NewsMorrisons snaps up stores to grow convenience business
Morrisons has bought 38 c-stores on the Channel Islands from local partner SandpiperCI as it builds its convenience business.
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NewsFrasers launches new digital platform in 'first-of-its-kind' investment
Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct and Flannels, has announced a group-wide overhaul of its digital infrastructure as it invests “to improve the efficiency of its retail operations and the ecommerce experience for customers across its sports, premium, and luxury brands”.
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NewsGlossier fulfils UK expansion ambitions with Space NK tie-up
Glossier has announced its partnership with high street beauty retailer Space NK, which will see the brand’s in-store and online presence expand in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsAmazon to build new multimillion-pound UK warehouse
Amazon is set to build a new £500m fulfilment centre in the East Midlands, creating a mass of new jobs.
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NewsJD Sports opens the doors to its first store in the Middle East
The sportswear store in Bahrain is part of its franchise agreement with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG.
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NewsCarpetright to slash 70 jobs at Essex HQ
Flooring retailer Carpetright is axing around 70 jobs at its headquarters, equating to more than 25% of head office staff.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts strong sales in ‘record-breaking year’
The Fragrance Shop has reported a “record-breaking year” as like-for-like sales increased 6.1% in the full year ending April 1.
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NewsCastore acquires clothing supplier Infinity Inc
Manchester-based sportswear brand Castore has today announced its acquisition of Leeds-based clothing supplier Infinity Inc.
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NewsWaitrose under fire for reduced redundancy payouts
Waitrose has been accused of forcing reduced redundancy payouts on some of its warehouse staff who were at risk of losing their jobs.
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NewsZalando holds firm on guidance as profits improve
Online fashion giant Zalando has confirmed its full-year guidance for 2024 after delivering growth and “improved” profitability during the first quarter.
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AnalysisWhen counterfeits got cool: how can retail tackle the rise of the dupe?
If cheap imitations have grown cooler than the real thing, what does that mean for retailers who have built their business off the original? How much damage could this do? And what steps can they take to combat the trend?
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NewsRetail sales fall in April in ‘depressing start to spring’
UK retail sales took a dip in April as “dismal weather and disappointing sales led to a depressing start to spring for retailers”, according to the latest BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisHow Lululemon is sprinting ahead in the UK sportswear market
While many may have expected Lululemon’s success to slow down after the pandemic, the retailer has surpassed expectations to be one of the fastest-growing brands in the UK. Retail Week explores how Lululemon is sprinting ahead
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Innovation of the WeekWalmart trials ecommerce in the metaverse on Roblox
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsTala expands into physical retail with debut partnership with Selfridges
Athleisurewear brand Tala has announced its first physical retail partnership with luxury department store Selfridges in “an exciting new chapter” for the brand.
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NewsThe White Company credits ‘strong store performance’ for sales boost
The White Company has said its latest sales performance was driven by a “strong performance” from its stores as customers returned to the high street.
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NewsAsda delays debt until next decade as it completes £3bn refinancing deal
Asda has completed a refinancing of £3.2bn of its debt, which the supermarket said will push the “majority of its maturities into the next decade”.
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NewsApple profits and revenue decline as demand for iPhone weakens
Apple has posted a decline in profits and revenue as sales of products, in particular iPhones, dropped.
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NewsAsda slashes prices on over 100 products worth £70m
Asda has announced a new round of price cuts on 126 essential items worth £70m as part of its strategy to reduce the price of shopping for customers.
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GalleryEE opens new experience store in Bristol
EE has opened its newest experience store in Bristol showcasing the latest in connected technology as well as different zones for shoppers to explore.