More on Me + Em – Page 2984
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Kieron Smith: The next chapter
Not prepared to surrender to Amazon, The Book Depository managing director Kieron Smith thinks there is plenty of room for others in the online book sector. Nicola Harrison meets him.
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Product information: Knowledge is power
In a culture where customers are empowered to find product information for themselves, retailers are in danger of losing authority in their field. Liz Morrell finds out why it’s crucial they take control.
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House of Fraser's angel of the north
House of Fraser’s new menswear department in Glasgow is just the first phase of a complete overhaul of the store, but even by itself it is a triumph in design, says John Ryan.
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Contactless payment: Touchy subject
A year after its launch, few retailers have so far committed to contactless payment. Joanna Perry finds out how consumers and retailers alike are responding to the trials.
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Redevelopment: Made to order
Vast amounts of new space may have come onto the market this year, but the redevelopment of existing centres is likely to grow in importance as the pipeline dries up, Ben Cooper discovers.
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Topshop New York to miss Christmas debut
Topshop will not be opening in New York in time for Christmas after Sir Philip Green ran into building difficulties.
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EBay calls on EU to investigate ‘anti-competitive’ practices
EBay has asked the European Union’s antitrust chief to investigate companies that prevent retailers from offering their goods on the auction site or other e-commerce platforms.
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Kingfisher profits rise despite like-for-like fall
DIY retailer Kingfisher Group’s adjusted pre-tax profit climbed 23 per cent to 214 million in the first half but the retailer warned of tougher trading conditions in the second half.
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Aldi responds to launch of Tesco Discounter range
Aldi has said “it is very much business as usual” for the discount grocer after yesterday’s launch of Tesco’s 100 million Discounter range.
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European Commission urged not to extend footwear anti-dumping law
The European Commission is under pressure not to extend footwear anti-dumping laws after trade experts from a majority of EU states today made a surprise decision to oppose an extension of the duties.
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Tesco silences rumours over supplier switch
Tesco has confirmed its commitment to data warehouse supplier Teradata following the news that it has completed a project with an alternative supplier.
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Blacks installs kiosks to offer travel advice
Outdoor specialist Blacks is testing an in-store kiosk that gives customers travel and healthcare advice, as well as product recommendations for foreign travel.
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M&S pilots reviews and video on its site
Marks & Spencer is experimenting with product videos and ratings and reviews on its e-commerce site.
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Fresh & Easy workers push for union talks
Workers at Tesco’s US chain Fresh & Easy have appealed to the retailer to organise full union representation for its staff.
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Holland & Barrett buys Julian Graves
Holland & Barrett’s parent company NBTY Europe has bought its high street competitor Julian Graves from Icelandic investor Baugur.
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Sainsbury's extends welfare pork range
Sainsbury’s has more than doubled its range of higher welfare pork as it claims demand for affordable meat raised in better conditions has soared.
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Tesco complaint against Asda upheld
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint by Tesco against a national price comparison advertising campaign by Asda.
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Inditex second-quarter profits rise
Fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara chain, has posted a surge in first-half sales and profits.
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Woolworths unveils record first-half losses
Woolworths has revealed record first-half losses before tax of 99.7 million for the 26 weeks to August 2, compared with a 63.8 million loss posted at the same point last year.