More on Me + Em – Page 2014
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NewsVictoria Plumb to launch first television campaign
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb will launch its first TV advertising campaign next week to drive brand awareness.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edge up with more growth forecast
Sales volumes have risen “slightly” and retailers forecast growth will strengthen next month, according to the CBI.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: House of Fraser - a forgotten hero?
Compared to its bigger and more high-profile department store peers, Debenhams and John Lewis, House of Fraser is out of the public limelight, but it is still a major player in the branded premium end of the fashion market.
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NewsHouse of Fraser positive after 'strong start' to second half
Like-for-like sales at House of Fraser rose 0.6% in the second quarter and the retailer said it had recorded a “strong start” to the second half.
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NewsMy-wardrobe.com strengthens team with new hires
Etailer My-wardrobe.com has strengthened its team with two new hires in key roles.
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NewsThe Hut sales soar as EBITDA grows
Sales shot up at The Hut Group in the first half as EBITDA also grew at the online retail group.
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NewsTopps Tiles to hit profit target after strong fourth quarter
Topps Tiles has forecast pre-tax profit will hit analysts’ consensus of £13.1m, while full-year like-for-like sales are likely to slip by 1%.
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ICA opens ‘ICA to go’ pilot
Ahold-affiliated Swedish grocery retailer ICA has opened an ‘ICA to go’ pilot store in a metro station in Hornstull. The retailer will also shut the first pilot store it tested.ICA business development manager Mats Munther said: “We mainly operated the store in order to test our offering. We have learned ...
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Netto Marken-Discount considers credit card payment trial
Edeka-owned discounter Netto Marken-Discount could launch a trial to accept credit card payments at a number of stores later this year.If successful, the pilot will be rolled out to about 200 stops in the mid-term and eventually all 4,000 stores nationwide, and Netto would be the first German grocer to ...
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Otto Group to restructure Otto, Baur and Schwab banners
Otto will increase its offering for young women, stocking a wider range of brands and Otto Group private-label products. Baur will focus on customers with more conservative values, while Schwab’s plus-size Sheego banner will be developed further. Otto Group also wants to increase synergies between its banners, and back-office functions ...
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NewsStuart Rose takes his place in retail hall of fame
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose, now chairman of Blue Inc, was inaugurated into the World Retail Hall of Fame at last week’s World Retail Congress.
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OpinionComment: Retail technology is a challenge
IT bosses in retail are used to working in a state of flux, and the technology landscape continues to throw up challenges to keep them busy.
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Walmart launches health food programme
Walmart has launched a health food programme with HumanaVitality, a subsidiary of the Humana healthcare company.The Vitality HealthyFood scheme offers members an incentive to purchase healthier foods by offering a 5% discount on items awarded Walmart’s ‘Great For You’ symbol.The scheme is due to begin on October 15.Shoppers can join ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The mobile payments market
The mobile payments market is still developing, but it’s already crowded and can be confusing. Claire Burke asks who are the main players and what’s in it for them?
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers become digital publishers?
Retailers are battling to stand out from the crowd and keep customers interested, and digital content is an effective tool. Jessica Twentyman asks how retailers can become digital publishing experts, and discusses the best way to produce content online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to use technology in stores
Bricks-and-mortar retailers are installing a raft of online technologies to showcase their complete ranges and prevent consumers buying elsewhere after testing products in-store.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are self-service checkouts fit for purpose?
Self-service checkouts are now common, but is the technology doing what it’s supposed to do?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cloud-based services - Who is leading the race?
Apple and Amazon might be retail giants, but they didn’t get where they are by being one-trick ponies. Jessica Twentyman charts their battle to lead in the race to provide cloud-based services.
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NewsRetail sales forecasts remain downbeat for rest of 2012
Retail sales growth for the remainder of the year is expected to be lacklustre following a downbeat August.