More on Me + Em – Page 2027
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LK Bennett appoints new chief executive
LK Bennett, the upmarket clothing and footwear retailer, has appointed Didier Drouet, former chief executive of fashion house Emilio Pucci, as its new chief executive.
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UK and Germany named 'easy' markets for expanding retailers
The availability of prime locations, the maturity of the retail property and an open business environment make the UK the second easiest market for retailers seeking to expand, according to a new report.
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NewsHeron Foods sales and profits rise
Heron Foods is to rejig its store portfolio as it builds on an increase in sales and profits last year.
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NewsTrinity Leeds opening date revealed
Major Yorkshire shopping centre development Trinity Leeds is to open on March 21, 2013.
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NewsAnya Hindmarch to expand overseas
Anya Hindmarch has set out expansion plans for the Middle East, Asia and the US.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Allders went from success to failure
In its heyday Allders was one of the most successful department stores in the country, rivalling big names such as Selfridges and generating tens of millions in revenue each year.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must encourage diversity of thought
The Paralympics have changed perceptions about diversity in sport, but should retailers start thinking about diversity in thought?
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NewsRetailers urged to slim down store portfolios
Retailers need downsize their store portfolios and focus on online opportunities, according to a new report.
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NewsFull-year sales surge 17% at Primark
Sales at value fashion giant Primark are expected to have risen 17% in the financial year about to end, parent Associated British Foods disclosed.
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NewsAllders to close after 150 years in business
Landmark Croydon department store Allders is to close before the end of the month after 150 years in business.
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NewsRetailers lukewarm on Sunday trading reform
Retail trade body the BRC has said it will not lobby for a permanent relaxation of Sunday trading hours as momentum behind a permanent change begins to wane.
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NewsJon Moulton pulls out of race to buy JJB Sports
Venture capitalist Jon Moulton has pulled out of the running to buy ailing sportswear retailer JJB Sports.
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NewsWickes boss raises money for charity
DIY specialist Wickes’ services director Tim Matthews took a leaf out of illusionist David Blaine’s book by spending the August bank holiday weekend suspended in a 4ft by 4ft glass box 20ft above the ground outside the Aylesbury store.
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GalleryStore of the week: Levi’s, Regent Street
Doing things in a flagship is easy. Money is usually available and the labour to turn a vision into reality is also normally on hand.
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GalleryStore gallery: Marks & Spencer’s Cheshire Oaks new concept store
Marks & Spencer said today that its new concept store at Cheshire Oaks has delivered a sales performance that is 30% ahead of plan. John Ryan took a trip to the store shortly after it opened in August.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should look to efficiency to improve customer experience
These days more consumers are making the internet their first choice shopping destination, putting pressure on physical retailers.
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OpinionComment: A disappointing New Look
Walking through Nottingham city centre on Saturday it was hard not to admire New Look’s windows.
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NewsThorntons inks deal to supply Massmart in South Africa
Thorntons has begun supplying products to Massmart, the Walmart-owned South African retailer.
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NewsPeople 1st acquires Skillsmart Retail assets
The sector skills council for hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism, People 1st has acquired two of Skillsmart Retail’s assets.
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AnalysisProfile: Michael Fallon, business minister
Michael Fallon, the new minister for business, becomes responsible for the retail portfolio at the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills at a time when retailers are gearing up for their busiest season of the year in one of the most difficult trading periods many have ever faced.