More on Me + Em – Page 3043
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Analysis
Route to market
Market towns may not be blessed with the same level of footfall as the high street, but, in these cash-strapped times, they can provide some precious stability. Ben Cooper assesses their worth
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News
Ann Summers raises curtain on plush look
Ann Summers unveiled a new-look store on London’s Oxford Street on Monday that has been designed to give the brand a more upmarket feel.
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Borders to cut jobs as systems are overhauled
Borders is to axe an undisclosed number of jobs as it implements “fundamental change”.
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M&S to devote space to Per Una tailoring
Per Una, the exclusive brand created for Marks & Spencer by fashion entrepreneur George Davies, is to open dedicated space for its tailored product for the autumn/winter season.
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Analysis
Working up a lather with the latest eco-soaps
It has been an extremely busy month for staff here at Lush Reading. After stocking our first palm oil-free soaps last Christmas, the formula has now been rolled out across all our soap lines. The result is that Lush’s palm oil usage will be reduced by 250,000 kg each year.
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Opinion
Boots’ alliance has passed test
Cast your mind back a year, to the days when barely a week passed without Retail Week revealing the next big private equity deal.
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Sales flourish at Paul Smith as tourists cash in on strong euro
Legendary retailer and designer Sir Paul Smith’s London stores have experienced a sales surge from European shoppers taking advantage of the strength of the euro.
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Analysis
Lessons from your leavers
Staff turnover is so high in retail that it can be tempting to skip exit interviews but, in doing so, retailers will miss a chance to learn valuable information about their business. By Liz Morrell
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News
Fresh look for Fresh & Easy
Tesco rethinks format to create a ‘warmer’ feel as it prepares to press on with US store openings
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Fashion sales lift John Lewis
John Lewis Partnership posted a 3.9 per cent sales rise in the week to June 7.
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Opinion
The Retail Week – June 13, 2008
If this week’s stream of negative news from retailers proved one thing, it’s that the ties that bind the retail sector and the housing market run deep.
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News
Moss Bros like-for-likes fall 1.5%
Moss Bros, the menswear retailer that Icelandic investor Baugur considered buying, has reported a 1.5 per cent fall in like-for-like sales for the 19 weeks to June 7.
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News
High petrol cost hitting out-of-town, says Rose
The rising cost of fuel is benefiting the high street at the expense of out-of-town retail parks, said Marks & Spencer chief executive Sir Stuart Rose.
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News
Tesco combines school and club voucher schemes
Tesco is to merge its two voucher schemes to create one bumper offer, following feedback from participating schools and clubs.
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Opinion
Grocers face uncertain prospects
Food prices are never far from the headlines and are likely to have further profound effects both on consumer behaviour and retailer strategy.
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Analysis
3 days, 6 cutting-edge conferences
Retail Week Conferences and Retail Solutions have joined forces to present the retail industry with a unique platform providing extensive learning and networking opportunities.
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Analysis
Carbon accounting
Retailers will have to collect and analyse all kinds of new data if they are to prove that they are going green, writes Joanna Perry
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Analysis
Business briefing
Five retail business trends have implications for technology investment and projects, hears Joanna Perry
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Analysis
Welcome to Retail Solutions 2008
Retail Solutions allows retail technology professionals to meet and hear the UK’s leading retailers. The focus this year is on staying ahead with sustainable retailing