More on Me + Em – Page 312
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NewsBoots MD James: Data sharing with NHS could be vital for UK healthcare
Boots UK managing director Sebastian James has said data sharing between local pharmacies and the NHS could be hugely beneficial to the healthcare system across the country.
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GalleryStore gallery: John Lewis pilots ‘shopping by senses’ and localisation in new-look branch
John Lewis has unveiled an experimental new store format designed to provide customers with a sensory shopping experience and reflect the interests of the local community.
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NewsVirgin Wines profits wiped as Christmas trading impacted by operational issues
Virgin Wines profits and sales dropped in the first half, as the cost-of-living crisis exacerbated what the chief executive called “certain internal and operational challenges” over Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury’s splashes out more than £400m on supermarket freeholds
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has bought the freeholds of 21 supermarkets for £431.5m from Supermarket Income REIT (SIR).
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InterviewQ&A: Resale platform Sellier’s founder on bullet-proof authentication and snapping up competitors
Sellier’s founder and chief executive Hanushka Toni speaks to Retail Week about the current challenges within the resale market, expansion plans and the importance of authenticated luxury.
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Opinion‘UK’s economic underperformance matters for all in retail’
Long-term strategic thinking is required to drive progress for the country and retail, argues Matt Truman
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Heaven by Marc Jacobs’ first store outside LA
Luxury fashion retailer Marc Jacobs has opened the doors to its first store in Europe for its Gen Z subsidiary line Heaven, located on London’s Brewer Street in Soho.
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NewsDune hires KPMG to find new investors for ‘exciting growth opportunities’
Dune founder and chair Daniel Rubin is on the hunt for new investors for the footwear retailer and has appointed KPMG to run the process.
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NewsM&S boss calls on government to slash red tape in Budget
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Machin has called on the government to conduct a strategic review of legislation and its implementation to alleviate the burden on retailers.
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NewsMamas & Papas launches partnership with sustainability brand Kit & Kin
Mamas & Papas has partnered with sustainable supplier Kit & Kin, adding its range both online and in standalone stores.
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DataRanking: The 50 most-loved retailers in the UK for 2023
Shoppers have had a tough time of late. Leaping from a global pandemic to an economic crisis has meant many have had to take a closer look at how much they spend and who they’re spending it with. For retailers, that means yet another obstacle course, forcing them to roll up their sleeves and navigate their customers through it.
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NewsTesco suppliers to be charged extra fee for selling products online
Tesco has told its suppliers they will have to pay a new fulfilment fee when selling the grocer’s products online.
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NewsAsda’s Issa brothers launch £8.6bn property review as it seeks to cut debt
Asda owners the Issa brothers have launched a review of its £8.6bn property estate as they seek to bring down debt levels.
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NewsRetailers reassure on financing following Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Retailers have reassured investors that operations and trading will be unaffected by the crisis at Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Ocado broadens retail media opportunities with new partnership
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisNew data shows Sosandar, Loaf and Beauty Pie smashed FY21 ecommerce growth
An additional ranking compiled by analysts in Retail Week’s latest report reveals the UK retailers that achieved the highest online sales growth for FY2021 – and features some surprising names
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NewsSuperdry hires advisers to cut costs after tough trading periods
Superdry’s founder and chief executive Julian Dunkerton has hired Interpath Advisory to help aid cost-cutting plans following a prolonged period of tough trading and profit warnings.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inditex-owned Oysho’s first UK store in London
Fashion retailer Oysho has opened the doors to its first UK store at Westfield London in White City as it “strengthens its international presence”.
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NewsSupermarkets begin to lift buying limits on fruit and vegetables
Grocers such as Asda, Morrisons and Lidl have all begun to lift customer limits on buying fresh vegetables, despite ongoing supply chain pressures.