More on Me + Em – Page 2119
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OpinionRetail property development: Changing for the better
As every week goes by, it seems yet another story emerges of retailers consolidating their store portfolios.
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OpinionMusic independents are making a comeback
I wrote this column on Independent Record Store Day, an annual event celebrating the joy of musical discovery in just such an establishment near you.
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NewsToys R Us seeks advisers for £400m debt restructure
Owners of specialist toy retailer Toys R Us are poised to appoint advisers to help restructure £400m of debt, it is understood.
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NewsArgos under review as Walden appoints adviser
New Argos managing director John Walden has ordered a review of the retailer, appointing OC&C Strategy Consulting to advise it on strategy.
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AnalysisMothercare: Simon Calver's to do list
Today is Simon Calver’s first day as chief executive of Mothercare, and the former Lovefilm boss has a challenge or two on his hands. From deciphering the best way forward in the UK, to continuing international expansion, it’s set to be a demanding job.
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Opinion
Nike at Boxpark: Retail theatre, technology and a full supporting cast
Even the best retail technology requires excellent staff to deliver results, as demonstrated in the two leading edge Nike stores at the Boxpark pop-up mall in Shoreditch.
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NewsFormer Morrisons director Richard Lancaster joins Poundland
Former Morrisons corporate marketing and operations director Richard Lancaster is to join Poundland.
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NewsData: HMV makes gains on Amazon's market share after strong quarter
HMV is catching up on Amazon in the battle for entertainment market share.
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NewsFigleaves to post first ever profit
Lingerie etailer Figleaves is expected to post its first profit when it reports its full-year results tomorrow.
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NewsHobbs eyes sale as PwC appointed
Hobbs has appointed corporate advisor PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), sparking speculation that the womenswear retailer is preparing for a sale.
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NewsFormer eBay boss Miriam Lahage to join Austrian retailer
Former eBay general manager Miriam Lahage is to join Austrian retailer Peek & Cloppenburg.
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NewsSir Philip Green and the Westons slip down Sunday Times Rich List
Primark and Selfridges owners Galen and George Weston and Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green slipped down the Sunday Times Rich List rankings this year.
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GalleryIn pictures: Custo Barcelona opens first UK store
The Spanish brand with the brightly-coloured stock has arrived at Westfield Stratford.
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NewsShop Direct set to cut 50 head office staff
Almost 50 jobs are under threat at online and catalogue retailer Shop Direct as it opened redundancy talks at its head office.
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NewsJessops' bank mulls exit
Camera specialist Jessops’ largest shareholder HSBC has been in talks with advisers about a possible sale of the retailer by the summer, it is understood.
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GalleryStore of the week: Casio, Covent Garden
One of the toughest calls facing a visual merchandiser is selling small items in a big space.
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NewsForever 21 signs for Desigual store on Oxford Street
US fashion giant Forever 21 is expanding its Oxford Street flagship store by acquiring the adjacent unit occupied by Desigual currently.
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NewsWaitrose donates man hours in community scheme
Waitrose is donating staff hours to charities and causes in their local area.
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NewsMorrisons' HR director Norman Pickavance to depart
Morrisons human resources and communications director Norman Pickavance is to leave the grocer at the end of June.