More on Me + Em – Page 2528
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AnalysisBack to school
With competition in back to school heating up on both price and quality, and the total value of the market falling, which of the key players will go to the top of the class?
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OpinionLike-for-like focus disturbs real picture
Forecasting the nature and shape of demand is always challenging because the consumer has, to a significant degree, the freedom to totally ignore supply if they want to.
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OpinionMy advice to Sir Philip Green
Taking the axe to public servants who hold back retailers would be a good start
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OpinionA new era of calm on the cards at M&S
Following Marks & Spencer is probably going to become less interesting over the next few years - which is bad news for us journalists but good news for investors.
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OpinionM&S’s online food for thought
Ocado’s share price since flotation and its ongoing attempt to become profitable will be of consuming interest to retail directors other than just the online grocer’s. Among them no doubt is Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland, who is gearing up to unveil his strategy this autumn.
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OpinionTwittering on about social media
It is right and essential for retailers to invest more heavily in social media in the war for customers. But what use is all this interaction when we still get the basics wrong and on a daily basis alienate existing and potential customers?
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GalleryA perfect brew of tradition and luxury
The East India Company has a rich history, but can its relaunch with an opulent new shop in London do this justice?
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GalleryWegmans Jamestown, New York State, US
Wegmans is one of the more upscale food retailers in the eastern United States and, like its rivals, it generally trades from big box properties.
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NewsCarnaby Street continues celebrations
London shopping thoroughfare Carnaby Street’s 50th anniversary celebrations will continue with a catwalk show in September.
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NewsHMV broadens range with fashion brands offer
Entertainment group HMV is expanding its fledgling fashion offer with the introduction of a raft of big-name brands next week.
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AnalysisWalmart US backtracks as its sales figures disappoint
Walmart has reported net sales of $103bn (£66.3bn) in the second quarter, compared with $100bn (£64.37bn) in the same period last year.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Which members of staff should we issue keys to, and what kind of locks should we use to optimise security?
Which members of staff should we issue keys to, and what kind of locks should we use to optimise security?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What does a mobile version of an ecommerce site need in terms of features and functionality?
What does a mobile version of an ecommerce site need in terms of features and functionality?
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NewsM&S makes tracks for rail distribution first
Marks & Spencer is to open its first distribution centre with a rail terminal as it proceeds with its 2020 business improvement strategy and Plan A sustainability programme.
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NewsSuperdrug set to experiment with virtual make-up
Superdrug is trialling virtual mirror technology in two of its stores to allow shoppers to experiment with different colours and shades of make-up.
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NewsTechnology and fashion sales hold up despite consumer focus on essentials
Technology products and fashion are among the few consumer spending categories to have delivered real terms sales growth in the last year and people remain focused on saving, a Mintel study has shown.
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NewsSite goes live ahead of Asos Marketplace launch
Fashion etailer Asos has today launched a holding page for its Marketplace website, which will become a global marketplace where shoppers and independent retailers will be able to buy and sell clothing to fellow consumers online.
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NewsSignet sales fall in the UK
US jewellery retailer Signet said that total sales at its UK arm dropped 10.3% to $142m (£91.1m) in its second half to August 1.
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News
Suning to purchase 21m in shares in LaOX
Chinese consumer electronics retailer Suning is to purchase a further 21 million shares in Japanese retailer LaOX. After the purchase, Suning will hold 33.08% of LaOX shares. Suning will also nominate two new board directors, which needs to be approved later by the shareholders.
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FamilyMart breaks 5,000 store mark
FamilyMart, the country’s largest convenience store chain, has reported it has broken the 5,000 store mark for the first time. Local affiliate Bokwang FamilyMart now operates 5,002 stores in South Korea, the retailer’s largest market outside Japan. The continued expansion is part of FamilyMart’s ambition to have 25,000 stores globally ...