More on Me + Em – Page 1838
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GalleryStore of the week: Topman, Oxford Circus
Sometimes, in these casual days, it’s easy to imagine that the days of the two-piece, and especially three-piece, suit are gone, but not at the Topshop/Topman flagship at Oxford Circus.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waitrose makes customer service top priority
Waitrose has installed concierge desks in eight stores to welcome customers and offer services. John Ryan visits the Horley branch.
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NewsB&Q launches garden tool recycling trial
B&Q is kicking off its first garden tools trade-in next weekend as part of the home improvement retailer’s plans to become more sustainable.
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NewsGame appoints first chief digital officer
Entertainment group Game has hired IGN Entertainment vice president and managing director Ian Chambers to the new role of chief digital officer.
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NewsSelfridges London targeted by gang of robbers
Selfridges in London has been raided by masked robbers who stole a number of high-value watches on Thursday evening.
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NewsPrimark updates on Bangladesh short-term assistance plan
Primark is set to pay out three months’ wages to factory employees or dependents of those impacted by the Rana Plaza factory collapse as part of its short-term assistance plans.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s woes are the dreams of others
Another week, another Tesco bashing. Whilst it is clearly going through a rough patch, its issues are exacerbated by the fact it is the bellwether, not just for UK retail but for the UK’s economy.
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OpinionComment: Bentonville buzzes as Walmart shareholders meet ignites town
If Cheshunt, Leeds, Holborn and Bradford are the strongholds of British grocery, harbouring the headquarters of the UK’s four largest food retailers, then Bentonville, Arkansas is the grocery capital of the world.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco unveils “super convenience” trial store in Chelmsford
Tesco has unveiled a trial store format that provides urban dwellers with an outsize convenience offer in place of a standard supermarket.
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NewsSports Direct to close 20 Republic stores after landlords reject rent reduction
Sports Direct is to close 20 Republic stores after major landlords failed to back its cut price rent proposal for the chain.
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NewsDwell founder vies to buy back firm as restructurers circle
Dwell’s founder is among potential buyers circling the troubled furniture chain after it emerged last week it has hired advisors to find a buyer.
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NewsInfographic: Promotions boost John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales jumped 8.4% in the week to June 1, against tough comparativen, driven by increased promotional activity.
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NewsIceland posts profit rise after strong second half performance
Iceland has notched up a profits rise after staff responded to a rallying cry from bosses when it seemed earnings could slip back.
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NewsAnalysis: French Connection’s turnaround plan is looking positive
The latest results from beleaguered fashion retailer French Connection might not exactly have merited a toast among shareholders last month, but there were probably sighs of relief.
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NewsIan Cheshire urges British retailers to expand abroad
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has urged British retailers to look abroad for growth in the downturn as he revealed ambitions to acquire “bolt-on sites” for the retailer’s French and Turkish operations.
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Analysis
International analysis: Avoiding tragedy in the Greek grocery market
The ongoing economic crisis is causing changes in the grocery retail market and creating a totally different environment from the one addressed up until 2008.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The DIY market – How retailers are fighting tough conditions
A depressed housing market, unseasonal weather and a shift in consumer spend mean the DIY market has shrunk. How can retailers fix the problems?
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AnalysisSites: Fenwick Vs Notonthehighstreet.com
Craig Lawrie Director of integrated planning, Initials Marketing, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Aldi, Like Brands. Only Cheaper - Nappies
Earlier this year the big grocers attempted to plug the gap in the market left by FMCG giant Kimberly-Clark after it pulled its Huggies brand from the UK by embarking on an advertising offensive.
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AnalysisProfile: Tim Bettley, commercial director of clothing, Morrisons
Morrisons’ new own-label clothing range Nutmeg could rival the other supermarkets’ fashion brands, says the grocer’s first commercial director of clothing.