More on Me + Em – Page 2030
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers raise brand awareness?
It’s no longer all about price – retailers must entice customers through an accessible, engaging brand. Rebecca Thomson finds out why retail is becoming more brand aware.
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OpinionComment: Light at end of tunnel for Argos
Structural issues are often blamed for Argos’ declining sales.
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OpinionComment: UK retail needs help to succeed overseas
We talk a lot about great customer service. Well, this was a sight that would warm any retailer’s heart: the Megastore at the Olympic Park.
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News
Harvey Norman reports net profit decrease
Consumer electronics specialist Harvey Norman described its year to June 30 as one of its most difficult.The retailer reported a 32% fall in net profit to AUD172.5m (£111.3m) compared with the previous year. The drop was blamed on soft consumer sentiment and discounting.Chief executive Gerry Harvey was more positive about ...
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NewsJohn Lewis gets green light for new Essex store
John Lewis has committed to anchoring the second phase of the Bond Street retail development in Chelmsford, Essex.
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NewsAmerican Golf unveils new structure as it strengthens team
American Golf has unveiled a new structure and a raft of new hires as it gears up for growth.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders reject Ashley bonus scheme
Sports Direct’s shareholders have not supported the proposed “super stretch” scheme which would have paid out a bumper bonus to Mike Ashley.
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NewsJJB Sports founder Dave Whelan eyes 40 shops as he casts doubt on sale
JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan is eyeing 30 to 40 stores from his former chain as he casts doubt on the likelihood of it being sold in its entirety.
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AnalysisShop vacancy rate monitors: Who is right?
Different shop vacancy rate monitors help illustrate the state of the retail market but when data differs how does the market know which to believe?
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NewsAmazon reviewers attack female-friendly pens
Amazon’s website has been bombarded with sarcastic reviews after it advertised ballpoint pens designed specifically for women.
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GalleryIn pictures: Dawsons Music opens revamped flagship store
Musical instruments retailer Dawsons Music has revamped its flagship store in Reading to create a “musicians haven”.
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NewsWhite Rose Centre extension on the cards
Land Securities has submitted a planning application to extend the retail selling space of the White Rose Centre in Leeds.
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NewsRochdale MP Simon Danczuk wades into shop vacancy data row
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has defended shop vacancy figures published by the Local Data Company, after the Association of Town Centre Managers criticised them as being “fatally flawed”.
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NewsBirmingham's Pallasades Shopping Centre to be renamed
The Pallasades Shopping Centre will be renamed the Grand Central Birmingham, as part of a £600m transformation of New Street railway station.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sports Direct - where will its future growth come from?
Sports Direct never fails to deliver as this morning’s impressive first quarter update proved.
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NewsTheo Fennell confirms it is in sales talks
Jeweller Theo Fennell has confirmed it is in talks over a possible sale of the company.
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NewsFormer Clintons' boss Willson-Rymer appointed Costcutter chief executive
Former Clinton Cards chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer has been appointed as chief executive of Costcutter Supermarkets Group.
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NewsJeweller F Hinds warns rising vacancy rates could hit business
Jeweller F Hinds full year pre-tax profits dipped despite a sales jump as the retailer warned that rising vacancy rates posed a threat to its business.
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NewsFood price inflation flat as it 'bottoms out'
Shop price inflation edged up 0.1%, while food price inflation remained flat in August, despite fears that food prices are set to soar due to a difficult harvest in the US this year, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsNew Look to reignite hunt for chief executive
New Look has resumed its search for a new chief executive after ditching the process seven months ago.