More on Me + Em – Page 1857
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OpinionComment: Retail strategy is being overtaken by tactics
Remember when business was all about making a profit, and strategy was the plan to achieve that?
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NewsConsumers to be given more protection as Government announces Bill of Rights
Consumers will be given greater protection and clearer legal rights to refunds under a new Consumer Bill of Rights, announced by the Queen in Parliament today.
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NewsArgos launches £15,000 personal loan service
Argos has launched a loan enabling customers to borrow up to £15,000 as it grows its financial services offer.
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NewsSainsbury’s records strongest growth of big four grocers
Sainsbury’s has recorded the strongest growth of the big four retailers, the latest monthly by market research firm Nielsen data has revealed.
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OpinionBlog: Verdict on Mary Queen of the High Street, episode one
I think I expected too much from Mary Queen of the High Street, which aired for the first time last night (Tuesday).
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NewsMarks and Spencer appoints Next director Jo Jenkins to replace 'Knicker Queen'
Marks and Spencer has appointed Next director Jo Jenkins to the critical role of director of lingerie and beauty, replacing ‘Knicker Queen’ Janie Schaffer who quit the retailer last month.
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NewsBooker to launch new fascia to rival discounters
Wholesaler Booker is launching a new discount fascia in a bid to rival the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Poundworld.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: Chairman David Tyler on Justin King's future at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and chairman David Tyler today brushed off speculation about King’s future at the grocer amid rumours that the company has hired headhunters to search for his replacement.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in digital initiatives as it drives omnichannel strategy
Sainsbury’s is to step up its investment in digital initiatives as it seeks to position the business for an omnichannel future.
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AnalysisTimeline: Morrisons and Ocado’s histories in parallel
As Morrisons and Ocado agree a 25-year partnership to aid Morrisons’ launch of online grocery next year, Retail Week looks at the development of the companies since Ocado entered the competitive UK grocery market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s banking acquisition mean for the retailer?
Sainsbury’s today reported it is to acquire the 50% of its shareholding in Sainsbury’s Bank it did not own from Lloyds Banking Group for £248m. Retail Week looks at the implications.
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NewsTesco trials new model driven by shopper buying power
Tesco is trialing an innovative consumer buying model which will allow its shoppers to use social media to bring down the price of products.
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NewsLush delivers record pre-tax profit of £26m
Lush’s group pre-tax profits jumped 22.5% to £26.1m in the year to June 30, 2012, and it has begun an in-store spa development drive in the UK.
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OpinionComment: Boss Justin King rules over Sainsbury’s success
In posting a 6.2% rise in underlying pre-tax year-end profits, Sainsbury’s deflected some attention away from the rumours surrounding Justin King’s eventual departure.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Sainsbury's - fresh food rather than fresh messages?
With no new news on trading/strategy to impart today with the final results and with the whole world obsessed with speculation that Justin King will soon leave, what would your PR advice have been to Sainsbury’s?
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AnalysisNext first quarter: What the analysts say
As Next reported a 2.2% sales in its first quarter despite the unseasonable weather, Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction to the update.
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NewsJack Wills overhauls its management team to prepare for growth
Fashion retailer Jack Wills is overhauling its top team with the appointment of five new directors to prepare the retailer for growth.
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AnalysisSainsbury's full year results: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has today reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while like-for-likes including VAT and excluding petrol were up 1.8%. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction.
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NewsDavid Adams appointed acting executive chairman at Musto as boss steps back
Former Jessops chairman David Adams has taken the role of acting executive chairman at specialist sportswear retailer Musto.
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OpinionBlog: Sainsbury's boss Justin King has delivered the goods
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has already been bombarded with questions about when he is leaving the grocer, and will undoubtedly face more throughout the day.