More on Me + Em – Page 2019
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NewsM&S to expand international e-commerce
Marks & Spencer will be trading online in 10 countries by the end of the year.
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NewsFrench Connection turnaround plan to take two years
French Connection expects to break even by the end of its financial year 2014/ 2015 after this morning revealing a series of measures aimed at turning the struggling business around.
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GalleryIn pictures: First look at Primark's Tottenham Court Road flagship
Primark opens its Tottenham Court Road flagship tomorrrow with a burst of new in-store features and a store that, at 82,000 sq ft, is a little over 10,000 sq ft larger than the Marble Arch store at the other end of Oxford Street.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Asos - a super online story
The old adage of caveat emptor (“let the buyer beware”) sprang immediately to mind when the Bestseller Group began to aggressively build a stake in Asos just over two years ago.
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to offer delivery choice to keep customers happy
If the customer is ‘king’, we’re now experiencing consumers wield their power, as we witness an irreversible shift from the few to the many.
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NewsEuan Sutherland joins Kingfisher board
Kingfisher chief operating officer Euan Sutherland has joined the retailer’s board.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke embarks on digital revolution
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke has vowed that the grocer will spearhead a digital “revolution” in retail as he unveiled several initiatives to fuel online growth.
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NewsBill Carrahar exits Carpetright
Bill Carrahar has left floorings giant Carpetright a year after being hired to head up its burgeoning beds business.
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AnalysisFrench Connection: What the analysts say
French Connection has revealed a plan to turnaround its fortunes after reporting a pre-tax loss of £6.3m for the six months to the end of July 31. Unimpressed analysts are not expecting a quick return to profit.
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OpinionComment: Winning customers in a world of change
Trust is one of the themes of the speech I am giving today at the World Retail Congress. It is (surprise, surprise) a room full of retailers from around the world but what is true for our industry is also true for other sectors.
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NewsIrish group vies to buy JJB Sports
An Irish conglomerate has entered the race to take control of up-for-sale retailer JJB Sports.
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NewsHamleys to open third UK store in Cardiff's St David's
Iconic toys retailer Hamleys is to open its first store in Wales at St David’s in Cardiff.
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NewsFrench Connection plunges into the red as it reveals turnaround initiatives
French Connection plunged in to the red in the six months to July 31 as the retailer revealed the outcome of its strategic review.
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NewsAsos reveals UK sales jump
Asos UK sales increased 15% to £49.9m over the three months to August 31.
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Toys R Us introduces Christmas season initiative
Toys R Us has introduced an initiative for the Christmas season to ensure shoppers do not miss out on in-demand toys.The Hot Toy Reservation programme is a complimentary service that enables customers to reserve any toys from the 50 items on the Toys R Us annual ‘hot toy’ list.The system ...
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Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to depart
Electronics retailer Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin will leave the group by mutual agreement following completion of a group review. The search for a replacement has begun.A comprehensive review of the business, which Darty intends to complete by December, will cover all aspects of the business, including the rejuvenation and ...
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Carrefour reveals plans to pilot self-scanning
Carrefour has revealed plans to pilot self-scanning through shoppers’ smartphones at two or three hypermarkets.Other retailers trying out similar approaches include Metro in Germany, Auchan in France and Albert Heijn in the Netherlands.Following successful test implementations, Ahold’s US business has opted to roll out the technology nationwide.
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Carrefour to open hypermarket in Armenian capital
Carrefour is to open a 110,000 sq ft hypermarket in the capital, Yerevan, next month.It will be operated by Carrefour’s Middle Eastern franchisee, Majid Al Futtaim Holding, and be in the Tashir Group-owned Dalma Garden Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre.Last September, rival Auchan was reported to be planning large ...
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price hopes for more royal celebrations
Committed monarchist and Waitrose boss Mark Price revealed last week that folks at the upmarket grocer have their fingers crossed for another royal celebration.
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NewsThe Liberty Centre signs two new retailers
Footwear retailer Office and young fashion chain Republic have taken stores at Romford’s The Liberty Centre.