More on Me + Em – Page 2114
-
NewsJohn Lewis mulls store openings in China
John Lewis is looking at opening stores outside of the UK and is considering China as a potential location.
-
NewsShoon rescued out of administration by GA Europe
Shoon has been acquired out of administration as part of a management buyout supported by restructuring specialist GA Europe.
-
NewsMamas & Papas to roll-out across Russia and Lebanon
Maternity and nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has pushed the button on its expansion across Russia.
-
NewsHome Retail cuts red tape with landmark agreement
Home Retail Group has signed a health and safety agreement with a local council that reduce red tape across the country.
-
NewsShop price inflation drops to 1.3% as commodity prices fall
Shop price inflation fell to 1.3% in April from 1.5% in March but the British Retail Consortium (BRC)- Nielsen Shop Price Index flagged potential future increases following the UK’s fall back into recession.
-
NewsGrocery adjudicator draws closer
The Government is expected to table plans for a grocery adjudicator in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday.
-
NewsRival grocer refuels at Morrisons
Morrisons’ Fuel Britannia offer this year was obviously too good to resist – even for its biggest rivals.
-
OpinionTesco Value makes way for Tesco Everyday Value
So, Tesco Value, the iconic economy private-label launched in 1993, will soon be no more.
-
OpinionMaking the most of the summer of sport
Sainsbury’s, Next and John Lewis are among the high street giants set to benefit from the forthcoming Olympics, but how will others fare?
-
GalleryStore of the week: Moss Bros, Regent Street
For some time, men’s formalwear retailer Moss Bros was under the cosh with an average network of stores stretching across most major towns and cities.
-
GalleryPop-up shops: Going from strength to strength
Pop-up shops have come a long way from being attention-grabbing fads to brand mainstays that can make serious money.
-
NewsFeelunique.com earnings rocket 120%
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com has reported that EBITDA soared 120% to £1.98m in the year to the end of March 2012.
-
OpinionLondon 2012 Olympics: Which supermarket will benefit most?
Now that the official 100 day countdown until the London 2012 Olympics is well and truly underway, Steve Smith explores which supermarket is likely to benefit most from London 2012.
-
NewsBoots refreshes pharmacy services to reflect rising longevity
Boots has refreshed its pharmacies as the health and beauty retailer prepares to launch a condition-led service to support people as they live longer.
-
AnalysisAnalysis: Has HMV now been turned around?
HMV struck a positive note today – the retailer is expected to return to profitability next year, and Game’s problems have helped it soak up market share.
-
NewsElectricals and technology drive John Lewis sales rise
Sales at John Lewis jumped last week, powered by a strong performance in electricals and home technology.
-
NewsSelfridges to extend London flagship
Famous department store business Selfridges is poised to extend its flagship store on Oxford Street and is understood to be on the brink of appointing The Shard architect, Renzo Piano.
-
NewsFresh & Easy chief operating officer joins Tesco Turkey
Fresh & Easy chief operating officer Jeff Adams has changed roles and is now leading Tesco’s Turkish business.
-
NewsReturn to profitability in sight at HMV following Game demise
HMV expects to return to profitability next year in the wake of Game’s demise.
-
News
Grocer Edeka posts sales growth rise
Grocer Edeka posted 4.7% sales growth to E45.6bn (£37.1bn) in 2011. The retailer’s 4,500 independent shopkeepers reported sales of E20bn (£16.3bn), up 8.8%. Its discount store fascia Netto’s turnover increased 3.3% to E10.7bn (£8.71bn).Edeka opened 244 new Netto stores to reach a total of 4,100. It also opened 190 stores ...