More on Me + Em – Page 1968
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AnalysisComet: The state of play
Almost a month after Comet’s collapse into administration, Retail Week takes a look at the state of play at the beleaguered retailer.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco Extra opens in Woolwich with new look F&F
F&F shop-in-shop offers blueprint for the rest of Tesco in the UK.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first customer insight director
The John Lewis Partnership has hired its first customer insight director to increase understanding of shopper behavior across John Lewis and Waitrose.
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NewsAsos invests in second-hand designer clothes site
Online giant Asos has invested in second hand designer clothing website Covetique.
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NewsDreams founder teams up with Lord Harris to line up bid
Dreams founder Mike Clare is lining up a takeover of the bed specialist with a consortium including Carpetright chairman Lord Harris.
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OpinionComment: Stupidity Inc - a high street shoots itself in the foot over Space (NK) invader
High Streets may have empty units, but it may be their own fault.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales weekly sales break £100m barrier
John Lewis has enjoyed a record week’s trading, breaking broke through the £100m mark in November for the first time.
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NewsMike Ashley eyes House of Fraser stake
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is understood to be vying to take a stake in department store House of Fraser.
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NewsGovernment to propose ban on multibuy alcohol deals
Government will this week propose a minimum price for alcohol and a ban on multibuy deals for beer and wine.
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News£3.5bn of Christmas sales to be shaped by smartphones
Christmas sales influenced or purchased via smartphones will hit £3.5bn, says research from advisory firm Deloitte.
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NewsTK Maxx circles 25 Comet stores
Discount fashion outlet TK Maxx has joined the race to secure a package of Comet stores, as administrator Deloitte prepares to close another 14 by the end of the week.
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GalleryStore of the week: Smythson, New Bond Street, London
You know a shop’s posh and going to involve heading for the deeper recesses of your wallet if the words “by royal appointment” appear somewhere in close proximity to the store name, and Smythson on New Bond Street is no exception.
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GalleryStore gallery: USC revamps its house of brands
A makeover of USC’s Buchanan Street store may have been cost-conscious but it shows off a big selection of brands.
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NewsProfits rise at Cath Kidston
Earnings at quintessentially British fashion and homewares specialist Cath Kidston surged last year, powered by higher sales at home and abroad.
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NewsM&Co plunges to first loss in 50 year history
M&Co fell to its first operating loss in its 50 year history in its last financial year to February 24 but is now back in profit.
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AnalysisComet: Who is Appliances Online owner DRL?
Etail group DRL, owner of Appliances Online, is vying to buy the Comet brand to trade online. However, many may not be familiar with the online electricals group. Retail Week takes a closer look at the company.
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NewsSecond round bids for B&M Bargains expected next week
Second round bids for value retailer B&M Bargains are expected by the end of next week, it is understood.
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OpinionBlog: Entering the Morrisons kitchen
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips was on good form this week touring journalists round its Camden store.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are offering more Black Friday deals than ever before. Retail Week takes a look at how UK retailers are taking advantage of the US shopping frenzy.
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NewsArgos to launch interactive ad to promote apps
Argos is to launch a mobile-interactive TV advert to promote its iPad and smartphone apps.