More on Me + Em – Page 2619
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OpinionThe land of plenty?
The supermarkets seem to think there’s unlimited opportunity to open convenience stores. But is there?
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NewsJohn Lewis launches £6m ad campaign
John Lewis will launch its biggest ever TV advertising campaign on Friday to push its “never knowingly undersold” policy.
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NewsBurberry expects record profits as UK outperforms
Burberry said its full-year profits will be “at record levels” following a stronger than anticipated end to the year.
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NewsFlying Brands’ garden division suffers from bad weather
Flying Brands’ garden division has been behind expectations due to bad weather with sales of bedding plants during spring.
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NewsTesco tops £3.4bn profits
Tesco has recorded a 10.1% increase in underlying pre-tax profit to £3.4bn in its full year results, in line with City estimates.
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NewsThorntons warns on profits after Easter disappoints
Chocolates specialist Thorntons has issued a profits warning after the crucial Easter trading period failed to live up to its hopes.
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NewsPrimark sales and profits soar
Primark grew sales 19% to £1.26bn and profits 18% to £144m in the 24 weeks to 27 February.
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NewsAsos revenue up 35% as international sales surge
Online fashion retailer Asos achieved a 35% uplift in revenue to £223m in the year to March 31 with full-year pre-tax profits expected to be in line with forecasts.
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Opinion
Catashtrophe?
The travel chaos created by the volcano in Iceland is a pain, but we won’t be going hungry.
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NewsLloydspharmacy MD Richard Smith to leave
Lloydspharmacy managing director Richard Smith is to leave the retailer.
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NewsTalkTalk opens first retail outlet
TalkTalk has opened its first retail outlet, a customer experience centre, in Broadwick Street in Soho, London today.
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World Retail Congress postponed
The World Retail Congress, organised by Retail Week’s parent company Emap, has been postponed due to the chaos to air travel caused by the volcano eruption in Iceland.
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NewsBest Buy brings forward UK debut
Electricals giant Best Buy is to open its first UK store earlier than expected - a week on Friday, April 30.
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NewsThe Outnet’s £1 Sale causes site to crash
Discount designer website theOutnet.com, the spin-off of luxury etailer Net-a-Porter, crashed in some markets on Friday when it hosted a “pop-up Sale” to celebrate its first birthday, selling designer items for just £1.
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NewsSuitors circle Phase Eight
Phase Eight, the womenswear retailer, has received expressions of interest from several private equity suitors, according to reports.
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NewsSimon Wolfson doubles pay after £1m bonus
Next chief executive Simon Wolfson almost doubled his pay last year after receiving a £1m performance bonus.
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NewsVolcanic ash hits supermarket supply
The supply of flowers, green beans, mangetout, sugar snap peas and some exotic fruits are under threat as volcanic ash grounds planes destined for the UK.
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NewsLondon like-for-like sales climb 9.9% in March
Central London retail like-for-like sales in London climbed 9.9% in March, more than double the rate of the rest of the UK.
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OpinionAnswering the right question
In the cut-throat world of the high street, there is only one question that retailers need to answer: ‘Why should I come into your shop?’
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NewsB&Q co-founder David Quayle dies
Kingfisher bosses have paid tribute to David Quayle, the co-founder and the ‘Q’ behind B&Q, who has died, aged 73.