More on Me + Em – Page 2445
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NewsCarpetright to downsize larger stores in a bid for better returns
Carpetright is downsizing 10% of its portfolio as it seeks to get better returns from its selling space.
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NewsHarvey Nichols releases viral Christmas video
Harvey Nichols has this week sent out a viral Christmas video sending up fashionistas who use their dogs as the ultimate fashion accessory.
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NewsJessops on course to make EBITDA profit
Camera specialist Jessops expects to make an EBITDA profit in the year to January 2, after making a £41m loss last year. The retailer has also bolstered its management team as it gears up for growth.
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NewsMorrisons hunts for brand director as part of management overhaul
Morrisons has kicked off a search for a brand director as chief executive Dalton Philips shakes up his management team to position the grocer for future growth.
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NewsM&S to open first store in Egypt and third in China
Marks & Spencer took a step forward with international expansion yesterday, when its first store in Egypt and third in China were scheduled to open.
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NewsBig-ticket retailers race to start Sales before the VAT rise hits
DIY and furniture retailers confident about early start to January Sales but cautious about early 2011
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NewsChristmas on ice
High street could benefit at the expense of out-of-town shops if the bad weather continues
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AnalysisWhat we’ve learnt from 2010
In 2010, retailers have witnessed the arrival of a new Government, big-name appointments, successful deals, failed deals, and even a deal struck at the North Pole. Much can be gleaned from this year - not least the knowledge that the sector is never, ever, boring.
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AnalysisDave Forsey
The chief executive of Sports Direct may live his working life in the shadow of Mike Ashley but his vital role has gained him respect from the City.
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AnalysisCyber attacks
Amazon’s ability to shake off an attack by saboteurs attempting to overwhelm and crash its servers last week highlights the importance for etailers of having a good IT infrastructure in place
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AnalysisIn need of specialist treatment
Across games, music, sport and electricals, specialist retailers are suffering, but what is the diagnosis and can they be brought back to health, asks Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisReasons to be optimistic
The second issue of Retail Week Interiors coincides neatly with the annual rush to the shops by those for whom Christmas is less a time of reflection and more an orgy of food and frequently unwanted presents.
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AnalysisReinventing the Planet
The world’s second biggest retailer, Carrefour, is trying to reinvent the hypermarket. John Ryan visits Lyon in France to find out how
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AnalysisIn depth: Throwing light on store design
Cost, environmental concerns and even a lack of knowledge can get in the way of ensuring that a store is lit correctly. What can retailers, store designers and lighting consultants do to bridge the gaps.
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AnalysisForever Birmingham
US young fashion retailer Forever 21 opened its first European store last month, in Birmingham. John Ryan visited on opening day and talked to its management about their plans
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AnalysisMore or less?
A well-known and high profile individual, who at one time used to steer the ship at Boots, once referred to point of purchase as “the rubbish in the roof” and within limits there is some justification for the view.
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AnalysisIt’s almost Christmas......Anybody really care?
Glance at this year’s seasonal displays and with a few exceptions, it’s hard to be enthusiastic. John Ryan walks the West End with visual merchandising expert Peter Cross to get a feel of what’s on offer
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AnalysisThe right tool for the job
Retailers have been striving for sustainability when building stores, but have done little about what goes into a shop. Now the Building Research Establishment has created a tool aimed at putting this right.
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AnalysisThe big shop
Held every three years, EuroShop remains a massive event on the retail design calendar and the organiser is promising that technology and sustainability will lead the way in 2011.