More on Me + Em – Page 2037
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OpinionComment: Retailers lead the charge in online domain applications
On 13 June, the movers and shakers of the technology world came to a standstill as ICANN announced the much-anticipated list of the new ‘generic Top Level Domains’, or gTLDs.
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OpinionComment: Promotional tickets that sell - not just tell
As retailers move closer to an omnichannel strategy we need to see what we can learn from the ecommerce channel and apply in stores to increase revenue and profitability.
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NewsHMV launches myhmv as next step of multichannel overhaul
Entertainment retailer HMV is launching a new personalised web-based in-store service to promote local and relevant offers to customers in its bid to become a multichannel retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top loyalty cards on the high street
As fashion retailer Jaeger claims its new loyalty offer is “the most generous fashion brand loyalty scheme on the high street”, Retail Week takes a look at other top reward schemes available.
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NewsThe Entertainer speeds up store openings as like-for-likes surge
Like-for-like sales at The Entertainer surged 12.3% for the 28 weeks to August 11 in a performance that has triggered the toy retailer to accelerate its store opening programme.
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OpinionBlog: Retirement suits relaxed Peter Marks
Peter Marks appeared more relaxed than usual at The Co-op’s interim results yesterday. The last time I saw Marks was at Retail Week conference when he was literally sprinting down a corridor to go to a meeting in Westminster.
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NewsShares in United Carpets suspended as it calculates store closure costs
Shares in United Carpets have been suspended as the retailer works out costs of multiple store closures.
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NewsCountrywide profits fall despite sales boost
Profits at rural specialist Countrywide fell last year despite a jump in sales.
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AnalysisProfile: Helen Dickinson, new director general, British Retail Consortium
After spending her whole career at accountancy firm KPMG, Helen Dickinson’s new role as director general at the British Retail Consortium (BRC) will be, in her own words, “a bit of a culture shock”.
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NewsJaeger improves loyalty offer
Fashion retailer Jaeger has invested in its loyalty scheme and will offer money off vouchers to customers.
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NewsSports Direct inks Rangers deal after it ends JJB relationship
Sports Direct has signed a joint venture with football club Rangers to sell its merchandise.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales soar as Olympic feel-good factor continues
John Lewis sales soared 14.5% in the week to August 18 as the Olympic feel-good factor continued beyond the Games.
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NewsDwell appoints first multichannel boss
Furniture retailer Dwell has appointed Peter McKenna as its first director of multichannel.
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NewsIan Cheshire to chair BRC as new chief appointed
KPMG head of retail Helen Dickinson and Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire are to become the new leaders of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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AnalysisProfile: Sally Bailey, chief executive, White Stuff
Tough times came late for White Stuff but, despite a profits plunge last year, its chief executive is preparing for future growth.
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OpinionComment: New appointments at BRC should make a strong team
The news today that KPMG’s Helen Dickinson has been appointed as the BRC’s new director-general will be met with surprise in some quarters – many had expected a retailer to fill the shoes of incumbent Stephen Robertson.
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Target reports second-quarter sales increase
Target’s second-quarter sales rose 3.5% to $16.5bn (£10.51bn). Like-for-like sales were up 3.1% on top of a 3.9% gain a year ago. Net earnings remained flat at $704m (£448.6m).During the quarter, Target added eight new stores, including its first three CityTarget stores. The retailer’s REDcard loyalty scheme penetration reached 12.8% ...
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NewsSpar promotes bargains X Factor style
As The X Factor begins again in the UK, the show’s emotional roller coaster is already under way in Slovenia, although this could arguably be down to local sponsor Spar’s campaign to promote its low prices.
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NewsMultichannel becomes major focus at Matalan
Matalan is investing “significant” sums in improving its ecommerce and multichannel operations in order to “put customers at the heart” of its business.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Edward Perry, Founder, Cook
Edward Perry, Founder of Cook, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.