More on Me + Em – Page 2391
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NewsJohn Lewis expands online with international delivery
Retailer confident it can conquer US, Europe and Australia with ‘world class’ home product offer.
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NewsStores shorten Royal Wedding hours
Leading retailers are to remain shut on the morning of the Royal Wedding, Friday April 29, and others are considering whether to follow suit.
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NewsLittle relief in sight as stores sector stays flat
The stores sector was flat as a Shrove Tuesday pancake - perhaps a better performance than might have been expected as the latest BRC sales data showed the worst growth in almost two years.
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Dairy Farm sales rocket 13.2% to £5.6bn
Dairy Farm experienced a solid 2010 fiscal year as “favourable trading conditions persisted in its Asian markets”.For the year ended December 31, 2010 total sales, including those from associates, rocketed 13.2% to $9.1bn (£5.6bn). Net profit jumped 12.9% to $411m (£253m).Dairy Farm continued to expand organically and through acquisitions in ...
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Celesio underlines commitment to DocMorris store network
Pharmaceuticals distributor Celesio has underlined its commitment to developing the DocMorris store network, as well as front-end sales, in order to reduce its dependency on prescription drugs and the associated price regulations.Chief executive Fritz Oesterle said: “We target a balanced portfolio by 2015, when about half of our income will ...
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Exito launches new electricals format
Casino-owned Exito has launched a new format specialising in electronics.The banner, called Exito Tecno, opened in Bogotá and has a total sales area of 30,140 sq ft. It will offer computers, audio equipment, video games, large and small household appliances and musical instruments. Books, magazines, music and DVDs will also ...
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Family Dollar Stores' directors vote against sale
Family Dollar Stores has announced its board of directors has voted unanimously against a sale to the Trian Group, instead voting for the continuing implementation of the company’s strategic plan.The board felt both decisions were in the best interest of the shareholders. It also decided to adopt a shareholder rights ...
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Toys R Us Q4 net income plummets more than 10%
Toys R Us has reported that, despite stronger sales, net income during the fourth quarter dropped more than 10%, which the retailer attributed to a rise in income taxes.Net sales increased 2% to $6bn (£3.7bn), helped by new store locations including Toys R Us Express stores and comparable net sales ...
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Princesse Tam Tam opens new store concept in Paris
Fast Retailing-owned lingerie chain Princesse Tam Tam has opened a new store concept in Paris. The 645 sq ft store opened in the Rive Gauche district on the Rue de Sèvres.The store is equipped with light-coloured parquet floors and simple white walls, while video screens are dotted throughout the store. ...
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KF Gruppen sales drop 1.5% to £3.5bn
Supermarket group KF Gruppen reported consolidated net sales of SEK36.66bn (£3.5bn) for the financial year ended December 31 2010, a 1.5% decrease on fiscal 2009.Operating profit fell from SEK816m (£79m) to SEK628m (£60.8m). Net profit amounted to SEK112m (£10.8m), compared with SEK224m (£21.6m) in 2009.
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AnalysisReady for a rematch?
If its second CVA is successful, that is just the start of the fight to give JJB a sustainable future. Gemma Goldfingle looks at the challenges facing new chairman Mike McTighe
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AnalysisChannel Islands VAT rules
Big name retailers capitalising on the Channel Island VAT loophole is seen by some as an unfair advantage. Will George Osborne’s Budget change the status quo?
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AnalysisFacilities Management: At your service?
Improving both performance and cost effectiveness of facilities management strategies is the goal for many retailers, but honing the right solution remains mired in challenges. Mark Faithfull reports
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AnalysisCan you cut it?
Cutting staff budgets can be tricky, but can retailers save cash without compromising customer service, asks Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Uniqlo
The inside view from head of HR and training Nick Bartlett
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AnalysisCommunicating with confidence
Staff who get their message across can save retailers time and money, finds Rebecca Thomson
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OpinionQuotas are not the answer for diversity
Companies with more women on their boards outperform others with a 42% higher return in sales, 66% higher return on invested capital and 53% higher return on equity.
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OpinionThe UK still holds the key to JLP’s expansion
Wednesday was a big day for Mick Murphy, John Lewis delivery driver and partner for 25 years.