More on Me + Em – Page 2071
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NewsMaplin invests £40m to improve business
New chief executive John Cleland to drive ecommerce and boost store numbers by 50%.
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NewsGrocer Iceland puts service centre stage
Iceland managers are to present to the board this week the early findings of a big customer feedback programme designed to enable improved levels of service at the frozen food specialist.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Jim Berkeley, Head of trading and retail, Chain Reaction Cycles
Jim Berkeley, Head of trading and retail at Chain Reaction Cycles, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Halfords, Tour de Francis
It’s an important time of year for bike retailers – the Tour de France is the sport’s biggest moment and it’s a good time to tap into the peak in cycling enthusiasm.
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AnalysisPayday spending: What do retailers need to know?
Shoppers are spending more around payday and retailers need to think carefully about their promotional timetables.
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AnalysisOtto Group differentiates brands as part of overhaul
Germany-based Otto Group is to restructure its core business after revenue growth slowed down from 12.5% to 1.7% in 2011.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado ever convince its doubters?
The online grocer has had detractors ever since launch, but boss Tim Steiner is still confident he’s seen the future of retail.
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AnalysisSites: Asos Vs HMV
Lachlan James, Head of strategy with Collective London, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How will the contactless payment threshold impact retailers?
What impact will the recent increase in the contactless payment threshold from £15 to £20 have on retailers?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can retailers foster innovation in their businesses?
How can retailers foster innovation in their businesses and bring new ideas to market more quickly?
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OpinionEcommerce is not borderless
Online retailers must recognise cultural differences to thrive, says Ulric Jerome.
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NewsGio Goi comes off the high street
Fashion retailer Gio Goi has scrapped all its UK stores as a result of tough trading conditions.
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NewsBlacks raids Cotswold for new managing director
Blacks has raided rival Cotswold Outdoor for its managing director, a new role for the JD Sports owned retailer, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsDisney reveals its dozen Christmas crackers
A Cinderella carriage that turns into a pumpkin and Minnie Mouse’s Fashion ‘Bowtique’ are set to fly off the shelves at Christmas as Disney revealed its dozen top gifts.
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AnalysisNeed to know: How to trade in the rain
Dunelm has posted a sales surge after wet weather boosted footfall. Can other retailers make the rain work for them?
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OpinionChristmas in July with Heston Blumenthal
It’s that time of the year again – Christmas in July, when retailers show off their festive wares in the summer, whetting our appetites five months in advance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's growing use of customer data
Tesco is taking e-commerce customisation one huge step further than anyone else, displaying higher priced items only for customers it believes can afford them.
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OpinionDelivery experience comes of age
The delivery experience is fast becoming a major differentiator for retailers.
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AnalysisDunelm: What the analysts say
Dunelm’s fourth quarter performance has exceeded expectations as it benefitted from the wet weather, leading some anaylsts to increase full-year pre-tax profit forecast to £96m.
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NewsCarrier bag use rises in 2011
Supermarket carrier bag use increased in the UK last year, despite the Government’s efforts to cut the number of single-use bags issued by retailers.