More on Me + Em – Page 2652
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Analysis
Tackling mass recruitment
How do retailers that are expanding rapidly manage recruiting for stores, asks Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it's like to work at Go Outdoors
The inside view from human resources and recruitment manager Simon Clayton
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OpinionRetail's political struggle
The general election, already in full swing though yet to be declared, has been unsettling retail sector investors all year.
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OpinionNo guarantee of success for foreign retailers
Cortefiel’s decision to come to the UK is positive news for the high street. While there is a need for a clearout of brands that have had their day, our shopping streets and malls need to be continually refreshed with new names that will draw the shoppers.
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OpinionDeal with complaints first time
Don’t let complaints escalate - deal with them swiftly from the front line
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OpinionFactors that define retail success
The trading climate to come will magnify the differences between the strong and the weak. So what are those differences?
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GalleryKronometry 1999, New Bond Street
French watch retailer Kronometry 1999 is exactly what you would expect of a store on New Bond Street.
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GalleryHMV and Waterstone’s: Joined-up thinking
The HMV Group has just opened its first joint HMV and Waterstone’s store, near Newcastle. John Ryan visits to see if the new format works
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News
Astley Clarke adds talent as growth continues
Luxury jewellery etailer Astley Clarke has strengthened its team as sales for the brand continue to grow.
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NewsNext plans US concession for Lipsy brand
Lipsy, the young fashion brand owned by Next, is in talks with US retailers to make its first foray into the country.
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NewsLondon Fashion Week goes digital with live-streamed 3D video
The fashion world this week descended on London Fashion Week in what was the first season that the event streamed its shows digitally to a global audience.
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AnalysisWhat Duane Reade can do for Walgreens
Walgreens is set to acquire New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade in a $1.08bn (£662m) deal that includes the assumption of the latter’s $475m (£293m) debt.
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News
Walmart reports sales up 1%
Walmart has reported net sales of $405bn (£260bn) for its financial year to January 31, 2010 - an increase of 1% on the previous year.Income from continuing operations attributable to Walmart increased 8.8% to $14.4bn (£9.2 bn). Full-year net sales from the international division were $100.1bn (£64bn), a 1.3% increase ...
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NewsClaire's opens Alice in Wonderland pop-up store
Jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s has opened a pop-up shop to coincide with the release of the Alice in Wonderland film.
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NewsTesco ramps up Fairtrade clothing
Tesco is gunning to become number one in volume for Fairtrade cotton clothing, as it doubles its range of Fairtrade cotton school uniforms.
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OpinionRetail surgery: My business has increased the number of promotions it is doing - how can I ensure my strategy is effective?
My business has increased the number of promotions it is doing - how can I ensure my strategy is effective?
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What does the proposed repeal of the Land Agreements Exclusion Order mean to retailers?
What does the proposed repeal of the Land Agreements Exclusion Order mean to retailers?
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NewsGap reveals online plans and plots entry into Italy
Gap has confirmed plans to bring a direct ecommerce offer for both its eponymous fascia and Banana Republic to the UK later this year.
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NewsAdili to delist as deal is agreed with investor
Investor Luke Heron is to buy ethical etailer Adili and the retailer will be delisted from AIM.
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NewsFebruary sales outperform expectations says CBI
The UK high street outperformed expectations in February when retailers recorded the strongest growth in sales volumes in over two years, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said today.