More on Me + Em – Page 1973
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NewsComet makes further head office redundancies
Comet administrator Deloitte has made 735 further redundancies across the retailer’s head office, logistics division and home delivery network.
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NewsMajestic Wine faces crunch Christmas campaign
Majestic Wine is to embark on a make-or-break advertising campaign next month as it considers whether to dump the fledgling TV ads.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine: What the analysts say
Despite a small dip in like-for-likes, wine retailer Majestic delivers a 3.9% jump in pre-tax profit in its half year to October 1. Retail Week finds out how the analysts have reacted.
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OpinionComment: Shoppers want something for nothing in premium delivery options
Shoppers like the idea of premium delivery services such as next day and evening drop off, but currently there is a gap between that consumer desire and the price.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado's "lifeline" help fund growth?
As Ocado secures extra capital and time to progress its growth strategy, Retail Week asks what the deal means for the etailer’s much questioned future.
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NewsComet: List of first stores to close
Comet administrator Deloitte has earmarked 41 shops are to close by the end of this month. Here is a list of the first 27, which all began closing down Sales on Saturday.
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NewsFlying Brands leases its last asset
Flying Brands has agreed a lease on its Retreat Farm property in Jersey, which is its last significant asset.
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NewsOcado to raise £36m and extend debt facilities
Ocado is to raise £35.8m in a placing to fund expansion and extend its debt facilities after speculation mounted it was likely to breach its banking covenants.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump 7.6%
Sales at department store chain John Lewis jumped 7.6% in the week to November 17.
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NewsMajestic profit up 3.9% in first half despite wet weather
Wine retailer Majestic delivered a 3.9% jump in pretax profit to £9.2m for the 26 weeks to October 1 despite the tough economic conditions and wet summer weather.
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NewsShop vacancy level highest for more than a year
Total retail footfall in the three months to the end of October fell 0.4% against last year as the town centre vacancy level in October hit 11.3%, the highest figure in more than a year.
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OpinionComment: Are you Experience? Retail property doesn't get digital...yet
New build under threat, but is property waking up to the digital reality?
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News41 Comet stores to close by end of the month
The administrators of collapsed electricals retailer Comet have confirmed that 41 Comet stores will close by the end of the month, putting up to 1,000 jobs under threat.
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GalleryStore of the week: Joe Fresh, Fifth Avenue, New York
Canadian supermarket clothing brand Joe Fresh has left the food aisles behind and is now a serious contender as a fashion retailer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar, Liverpool
Harvey Nichols’ first Beauty Bazaar store in Liverpool is a glamorous shopping experience complete with added extras.
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OpinionBlog: Will fashion fans give Rihanna Face time?
River Island has created a multichannel campaign to PR the hell out of its celeb fashion collection with Rihanna, or “design partner” Rihanna as the retailer describes her.
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NewsFirst Comet stores set to close next week
The first Comet stores are poised to close next week as closing down sales begin tomorrow.
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NewsIkea 'regrets' using forced labour
Ikea has admitted some of its suppliers used political prisoners as forced labour in East Germany under the Communist regime.
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NewsThe Co-op launches 60-minute delivery slots on electricals
The Co-op is offering a free 60-minute time slot delivery service for electricals shoppers.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive, Bargain Booze
After experienced grocery executive Diana Hunter surprised retail this week by revealing she will be making the leftfield move from Waitrose to Bargain Booze, Alex Lawson profiles the well-respected grocery specialist.