More on Me + Em – Page 232
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NewsBoost in sales of toys and electricals as Black Friday footfall soars
Retailers have reported customers flocking for deals on toys and electricals ahead of Christmas as Black Friday footfall numbers surged across much of the country.
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NewsPoundland to open more former Wilko stores before Christmas
Poundland has confirmed it will open seven more former Wilko stores before Christmas, taking the total number of Wilko-to-Poundland stores to 63.
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GalleryHMV reopens iconic Oxford Street store
HMV has returned to its former home of 363 Oxford Street following a four-year absence, showcasing a range of vinyl, pop culture merchandise, DVDs, CDs and a purpose-built floor for live performances.
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NewsBoots owner offloads £4.8bn pension scheme
Boots has agreed to transfer £4.8bn of pension obligations to insurer Legal & General in a deal that potentially paves the way for a sale by owner Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches Randox Health clinics in store
John Lewis is launching Randox Health clinics in store to enable customers to benefit from preventative healthcare services.
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NewsMothercare records drop in sales as it ‘continues refinancing’
Mothercare has posted a decline in revenue and international sales as it continues efforts to “refinance the group” and ensure “adequate and appropriate financing for the future”.
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NewsUK consumer confidence increases despite ‘ongoing cost-of-living concerns’
UK consumer confidence rose by six points in November, despite “ongoing cost of living concerns” impacting many customers.
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Opinion‘It would be great if new Marble Arch store played a part in M&S’ property transformation’
There was satisfaction among Marks & Spencer chiefs this week as the retailer won a judicial review of secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove’s decision to block redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship.
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NewsFormer Wilko owner and bosses to face MPs over collapse
Wilko bosses, which includes former owner Lisa Wilkinson, will be called in front of a parliamentary committee after the chain collapsed in August.
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NewsMore shoppers targeting Black Friday deals for Christmas shopping
More than four times the number of shoppers plan to do the majority of their Christmas shopping this Black Friday weekend this year compared to 2022.
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NewsDepop launches pop-up store programme in time for Christmas trade
Fashion marketplace Depop is to open a raft of pop-up stores in high profile retail locations.
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GalleryIn pictures: The most eye-catching Christmas shop windows
Escapism and the feelgood factor feature strongly in this year’s store Christmas windows in a year that has been difficult for many people.
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GalleryStore gallery: Asos’ first ‘In Real Life’ physical store
Pureplay fashion giant Asos is due to make its first-ever foray into physical retail, opening its four-storey, central London pop-up to coincide with Black Friday weekend.
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NewsAsos interim chief people officer steps down
Asos interim chief people officer Caroline Ross has stepped down after one year at the business.