More on Me + Em – Page 274
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NewsRevolution Beauty CEO and chair to resign as ‘compromise’ reached with Boohoo
Revolution Beauty’s chief executive Bob Holt and chair Derek Zissman have “agreed to resign” from its board as the beauty retailer announces it has entered into a “settlement agreement” following an ongoing war of words with fast-fashion retailer Boohoo.
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NewsOcado remains ‘confident’ as it returns to profitability
Online grocer Ocado has posted a return to profitability in its second quarter and said it remains “confident” in its full-year performance following the first half of the financial year.
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NewsOnBuy becomes first marketplace to offer cashback rewards
UK-based OnBuy has become the first online marketplace to offer cashback, with £10m set aside to reward customers as part of the launch.
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NewsIceland invests £26m in slashing prices on 500 items
Frozen food specialist Iceland has invested £26m in slashing prices on 500 “weekly shop items” and in putting a third of its entire range into its “mix and match” multibuy offering.
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NewsHarrods unveils plans for first private members’ club in Shanghai
Luxury department store Harrods has unveiled plans to open its first-ever private members’ club in Shanghai, China, by the end of the year.
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InterviewQ&A: Cotton Traders boss Nick Hamblin on tackling a younger demographic
As Cotton Traders recently recorded its “most successful financial year to date”, boss Nick Hamblin spoke to Retail Week about the brand’s evolution, its new average customer age of 56 and the importance of womenswear within the product offering
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NewsCredit insurer slashes cover for Boohoo suppliers
Boohoo’s credit insurer Allianz Trade has slashed cover for its suppliers, which threatens to enhance financial pressures on the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsHotter owner Unbound Group confirms intent to appoint administrators
Hotter parent company Unbound Group intends to appoint Interpath Advisory as administrators to the group’s main operating subsidiary, Beaconsfield Footwear, which includes Hotter Shoes.
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NewsEnergy secretary challenges grocery bosses ‘to explain themselves’ over fuel prices
Energy secretary Grant Shapps will meet heads of major supermarkets and petrol firms over fuel prices, after an investigation found drivers paid an extra 6p per litre for fuel last year.
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NewsVirgin Wines profits slow ‘in line with expectations’
Virgin Wines reported a full-year trading performance “in line with expectations” driven by a disciplined approach to customer acquisition, positive trends on conversion and cancellation rates, and a resilient WineBank loyalty scheme.
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NewsExclusive: Primark’s Barbie collection bags ‘incredible’ sales
Primark’s Barbie product collection, launched in partnership with Barbie: The Movie, has recorded standout sales in its first week.
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NewsDFS reaches ‘strongest ever’ market share despite challenging market
Furniture specialist DFS reported a record market share of 38% driven by “the group’s leading brands, scale and well-invested integrated retail proposition”.
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AnalysisWhat makes Lululemon’s supply chain strategy so great?
Lululemon is among the 15 global retailers and brands recognised by analysts for leading supply chain performance in the new Retail Changemakers report. Here we deep-dive into the athleisure company’s operating model
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Retail VoiceSix trends retailers should continue watching across the next six months
From spending on experiences to an abundance of payment options, Mastercard examines six of the biggest consumer trends retailers should be focused on for the rest of the year
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AnalysisBarbie-mania: How much is the hype going to be worth to retail?
Will the hype translate into retail sales? How long will it last? And what’s the next zeitgeist picture you should have on your radar?
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: McDonald’s serves up smart reusable containers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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GalleryInside NYX’s Barbie beach club in Covent Garden
A week before the release of the highly anticipated Barbie movie, makeup and beauty brand NYX has opened its Barbie beach club pop-up store in Covent Garden, London.
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NewsExclusive: River Island retail director departs
River Island retail director Steve Morris has stepped down from the fashion retailer after more than three years in the role, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSelfridges rolls out ‘Unlocked’ membership scheme
Luxury department store Selfridges London has launched its Selfridges Unlocked membership scheme to offer shoppers the chance to access “the best product launches, events, news and free shipping”.
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NewsNisa partners with on-demand delivery firm Just Eat
Nisa has launched a tie-up with Just Eat to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership.