More on Me + Em – Page 1969
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NewsSofa so good for Santa
It looks like some people might be unwrapping a new sofa this Christmas.
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NewsBidder poised to take 140 Comet stores
A bidder has tabled a bid to take on for 140 stores from collapsed electricals retailer Comet.
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NewsShopping frenzy begins as Black Friday dawns
Retailers are looking to take full advantage of a surge in shoppers today with prices slashed across the high street and online on what is dubbed Black Friday.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales surge
John Lewis and Waitrose recorded a “robust” trading week last week as the collapse of Comet and early party food orders drove sales at the respective retailers.
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NewsWHSmith poised to open in Russia
WHSmith is to open stores in Russia as part of an international expansion strategy.
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NewsAnalysis: The Entertainer sets it sights on overseas growth
The Entertainer’s prospective move into international markets could be a game-changer for a retailer that has made delivering growth in a difficult category look like child’s play.
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Best Buy to close stores as part of turnaround plan
Electricals retailer Best Buy will close stores on an ongoing basis as part of a turnaround plan from new chief executive Hubert Joly. Closures will be based on store size – larger shops are likely to be targeted – proximity to other Best Buy sites and profitability. Best Buy hopes ...
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Target reveals US retail sales increase
General merchandise retailer Target revealed that US retail sales rose 3.4% to $16.6bn (£10.43bn) for the third quarter ended October 27.The increase was attributed to a 2.9% lift in like-for-likes as well as the contribution from new stores. Like-for-like increases were driven by a strong back-to-school season, gains in food ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are retail adverts now behind the times?
Retail campaigns often focus on women, but changes in shopping habits and society may mean a new approach is needed.
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AnalysisApps: Asos Vs Shopstyle
Richard Downey, mobile marketing director at Fetch, shares his view of good and bad apps.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Boots, Let’s Feel Good
Ahead of Christmas, Boots has dumped its ‘Here Come The Girls’ advertising theme for a new ‘Let’s Feel Good’ campaign.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Katharine Poulter, Commercial director, Dobbies Garden Centres
Katharine Poulter, Commercial director at Dobbies Garden Centres, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The international retailer tax debate
After Amazon’s cagey performance in front of a Parliamentary committee, other high-profile retailers waded into the tax debate.
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OpinionComment: Are retail turnarounds still possible?
Reviving a retailer in tough economic times and in the public eye is a tall order.
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Walmart reports third quarter sales rise
Sales at Walmart in the third quarter ended October 31 rose 3.4% to $113.2bn (£71.15bn). Net income increased 4% to $6.1bn (£3.83bn).Walmart Stores president and chief executive Mike Duke said: “Price will continue to be a major factor for US customers over the holidays. Across all of our markets, we ...
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Retailers can ill afford a scandal on a global scale
Growing anti-corporate sentiment has focused on the retail sector in recent weeks, as evidenced by the palpable anger with which Amazon director of public policy Andrew Cecil was quizzed by the UK Public Accounts Committee on the issue of tax avoidance.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Should I be personalising content for my online customers?
How can I ensure I’m not missing a trick when it comes to personalising content for my customers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Are there any upcoming consumer law changes I should be aware of?
Are there any upcoming consumer law changes I should be aware of?
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NewsSainsbury's outperforms Big Four, Nielsen data shows
Sainsbury’s is the stand-out performer in the Big Four supermarkets winning 16% market share and generating a 7.4% sales jump in the 12 weeks to November 10, Nielsen data shows.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare's turnaround seems like child's play
Simon Calver has certainly had a busy first six months at the helm at Mothercare – and he’s already seeing results.