More on Me + Em – Page 1987
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NewsInfographic: The electricals market
As Comet prepares to appoint administrators, Retail Week takes a look at the electricals market.
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OpinionComment: Comet - Who will be left standing?
Reports today make it clear that Comet is about to enter administration, making it the 29th high street retailer to do so since the start of the year.
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NewsTesco launches online commuter zone
Tesco has launched a new commuter zone on its grocery website, bringing together products and features for time pressed shoppers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for Comet?
What are the options left on the table for Comet which, as revealed by Retail-Week.com today, intends to enter administration next week?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who will benefit from Comet's potential demise?
Comet management today confirmed to staff that the retailer would file an intention to appoint an administrator with a view to enter administration next week.
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OpinionComment: Comet - it's the stores, stupid
To find the source of Comet’s current difficulties, look no further than the stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What went wrong at Comet?
Comet has been left teetering on the brink of administration after credit insurers pulled cover on the embattled electricals retailer. Retail Week takes a look at what went wrong.
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NewsSainsbury's grabs entertainment share from rivals
Sainsbury’s has taken market share from Tesco, Asda, Game and HMV in entertainment after investing in the category.
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NewsComet management confirms plan to enter administration next week
Comet’s management has confirmed to staff this morning that it plans to enter administration next week.
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NewsWiggle profits soar 23%
Wiggle delivered a 23% pretax profit surge to £12.6m for the year to February 5 as the popularity of cycling boomed in the build up to the Tour de France and the Olympics.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop plans larger stores for browsing customer
The Fragrance Shop is to opening larger, open format self-selection stores in high-footfall locations to cater for customers who want to browse product before buying.
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NewsDreams chairman Steve Johnson steps down
Dreams chairman Steve Johnson has stepped down after less than a year at the struggling beds retailer.
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Coles Group reports net sales increase
Coles Group has reported that net sales at its Coles division – food and liquor plus convenience outlets – rose 4.2% to Aus$8.44bn (£5.44bn) in the quarter ending September 30.Food and liquor sales were Aus$6.6bn (£ 4.25bn), up 4.9% on the previous corresponding period. Comparable food and liquor store sales ...
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Carrefour reportedly in talks with Japanese retailer Aeon
French grocer Carrefour is reportedly in talks with Japanese retailer Aeon about selling its Malaysian operation.Carrefour operates 26 hypermarkets in the country. The retailer is refocusing its operations on key markets and recently withdrew from Greece, Singapore and Colombia.In September, Aeon denied being in talks about acquiring Carrefour’s Malaysian business.
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NewsVideo: Full Monty director creates The Co-op's Christmas campaign
The Co-operative Food has ditched its ‘Good with Food’ strapline for its Christmas advertising campaign created by the director of The Full Monty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Leading the way online
Standing still is not an option for retailers with online ambitions, as the pace of digital development offers increasingly lucrative opportunities.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Evolution of the multichannel team
Multichannel teams are now involved with all aspects of business, from the boardroom to the shop floor. As retailers roll out ambitious strategies, digital talent is increasingly in demand.
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AnalysisAnalysis: International markets
Despite global economic problems, there are still opportunities for retailers to expand internationally. Rebecca Thomson reports on three markets that look likely to bear fruit.
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OpinionComment: Developing solutions for online clothing retailers
The three biggest issues our customers and potential customers tell us every day that they face are:
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OpinionComment: Competition has intensified in online channels
Our congratulations to everyone on Retail Week’s Etail Power List 2012.