More on Me + Em – Page 1912
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NewsRules on price comparison claims are relaxed by advertising bodies
Rules on price comparisons in advertising have been relaxed, allowing retailers to compare prices on a wider range of products.
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GalleryIn pictures: Maplin invests £2m in store revamp as sales improve
Maplin is to spend £2m revamping its entire store estate this year as the electronics specialist looks to improve the shopping experience and maintain its improving sales trend.
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NewsIceland apologises for founder Walker’s Panorama comments
Iceland Foods has said it is “deeply sorry” for offence caused by chief executive Malcolm Walker after Irish consumers threatened to boycott the store over comments made on BBC1’s Panorama programme last night.
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GalleryIn pictures: London Fashion Week A/W 2013
Fashion retailers River Island, Topshop and Burberry showcased their new collections for London Fashion Week this week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why food retailer Morrisons opted for vertical integration
Morrisons has developed a sophisticated, vertically integrated supply chain differentiated from its rivals. Alex Lawson looks at how the grocer has built its sourcing operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The value of returns - what does it mean for your business?
Returns volumes are rocketing as online shopping grows. Liz Morrell finds out the best way for retailers to manage them - and how to resell returned goods.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Finding the distribution centres of the future
The growth of multichannel is putting pressure on supply chains, so retailers need to invest in distribution centres to cope with future demand. We discover how they are evolving.
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OpinionComment: The changing nature of the supply chain
As with every other area of retail, the supply chain is in the throes of transformation. Not only is the global nature of sourcing changing, but multichannel’s tendrils are reaching every part of business and the supply chain is no exception.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supply chain and sourcing strategies
Retailers are balancing rising costs in China and the need for greater flexibility and shorter lead times with the value of longstanding supplier relationships.
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NewsGame eyes HMV, Blockbuster and Jessops stores as it aims to grow share
Entertainment retailer Game is eyeing HMV, Blockbuster and Jessops stores as the specialist aims to grow its market share.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion to acquire 17 store Dutch menswear chain
JD Sports Fashion is set to make its mark on Holland with the acquisition of contemporary menswear retailer Setpoint, which has 17 stores.
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OpinionBT Retail Week Technology Awards: One month to go
There’s just under a month to go until the deadline for entries for the BT Retail Week Technology Awards.
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NewsCrafts retailer Hobbycraft to complete delayed digital roll-out by summer
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft is poised to begin a digital roll out, including the launch of click-and-collect, after a delay last year.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Danish fashion giant Bestseller
Danish fashion group Bestseller is poised to partner with Republic founder Carl Brewins to attempt to buy the collapsed fashion chain, Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisTimeline: How the horse meat crisis unfolded
The horse meat scandal continues to hit the headlines as retailers and suppliers attempt to restore consumer confidence. Retail Week looks at how events unfolded.
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NewsDixons launches in-store bunker for gaming fanatics
Dixons has launched a ‘Gaming Bunker’ to allow gamers to trial some of the highest-specification gaming technology on the market.
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AnalysisIn numbers: The LDC's shop vacancy rates 2012
The Local Data Company has today announced its latest high street vacancy rates. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.
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NewsTesco calls in police after claims of online fraud to some Clubcard accounts
Tesco has called in the police after claims that some of its customers may have become victims of online fraud via their Clubcard accounts.
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NewsMobile phone retailer EE losses widen after store rebrand
Mobile phone retailer EE has reported widening losses after investing in a rebrand of the Orange and T-Mobile store estates last year.
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NewsFashion giant Bestseller to back Republic founder Brewins’ bid
Republic founder Carl Brewins has won support from Danish fashion giant Bestseller in his attempt to buy back the fashion retailer.