More on Me + Em – Page 358
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NewsRetail pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Retail has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral on Thursday, aged 96.
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NewsTesco and The Entertainer launch concession partnership
Tesco has joined forces with The Entertainer to open toy concessions in 35 of its largest supermarkets.
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NewsPM unveils energy support package for consumers and businesses
The government has launched a raft of initiatives to reduce the impact of spiralling energy costs for people and businesses in a bid to provide certainty and curb inflation
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NewsMorrisons eyes ‘swift conclusion’ to McColl’s acquisition following CMA investigation
Morrisons has welcomed the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) finding that only a small number of local areas could face competition concerns from its acquisition of former convenience store chain McColl’s.
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NewsPrimark sales spike as it readies click-and-collect Christmas launch
Primark parent Associated British Foods (ABF) said the fashion operator’s full-year UK sales would approach pre-Covid levels in a pre-close update
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NewsOcado Retail promotes Hannah Gibson as new chief executive
Ocado Retail has named Hannah Gibson as its new chief executive, replacing Mel Smith.
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Opinion‘John Lewis’ new slogan isn’t just marketing BS – it’s a mindset shift’
After unveiling its new slogan, John Lewis should take heart and learn lessons from Tesco about how a new philosophy can get a business back on track, writes Luke Tugby
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NewsWHSmith hails ‘strong’ trading as travel retail rebounds
WHSmith has posted a surge in sales as the performance of its travel division outstripped pre-Covid levels.
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NewsHalfords sales rise driven by uptick in motoring and services
Halfords registered an uptick in sales as it drops prices on essentials to help the cost of living crisis.
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AnalysisDoes size matter? How Frasers and Jigsaw are rethinking fashion flagships
Post-pandemic, a number of fashion chains have started to rethink their all-encompassing flagship outlets, opting instead for concise and more targeted stores, prioritising product focus and property diversity over scale. Others still believe that only size can deliver the wow factor
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NewsBoots launches ‘Everyday’ value range to combat cost-of-living concerns
Boots has launched a new value range to help consumers tackle the rising cost of living.
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NewsRetail and energy chiefs set for crunch talks as cost crisis worsens
Retailers and representatives from the UK energy industry are preparing for crisis talks later this month as fears grow over looming price rises.
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NewsAsos poaches Nike exec to lead sportswear and outdoor division
Asos has hired former Nike executive Tim Phipps as its new sportswear and outdoor director.
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NewsTesco and Pret a Manger end supermarket concessions partnership
UK grocery giant Tesco and Pret a Manger have ended their in-store concessions partnership trial after just over a year.
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NewsDeliveroo gears up for Supreme Court battle over workers’ rights
Deliveroo is preparing for a battle in the Supreme Court after being challenged by a gig economy union over how it treats its riders.
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Opinion‘Next two years will set tone for another chapter of retail channel evolution’
Pureplays face critical strategic decisions and omnichannel retailers have a window of opportunity, believes OC&C Strategy Consultants’ Matt Coode
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DataSales growth slows as retailers prepare for ‘tough time ahead’
Sales for the month of August slowed as consumers reined in spending and inflation pushed up costs to historic highs.
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AnalysisRetail’s wish list for new prime minister Liz Truss
Liz Truss has been named as the new leader of the Conservative party – and the UK’s 56th prime minister – following a fractious two-month contest.
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NewsAldi to scrap best before dates on fruit and vegetables
Aldi has become the latest major grocer to scrap best before dates from fresh produce in a bid to crack down on food waste.
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NewsMatalan hunts for buyer as Joules credit insurer pulls cover
Matalan has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign as the value fashion firm grapples with inflationary pressures.