More on Me + Em – Page 417
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NewsMorrisons food exec jumps ship for Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer has poached an experienced Morrisons executive with expertise in ethical trading and Brexit policy to join its food team.
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GalleryStore gallery: Fabletics unveils first UK store with interactive London pop-up
Activewear brand Fabletics has opened its first UK store, an experiential pop-up on Regent Street.
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Opinion‘Never mind the closures – openings show West End is poised for bounceback’
When the switch was flicked on London’s West End Christmas lights a couple of weeks ago, it symbolised not just the start of peak trading but brighter prospects for the shopping district.
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AnalysisHow retail must go even greener after COP26 commitments
As the world’s leaders came together in Glasgow for COP26, a raft of commitments and deals were made in a bid to limit global warming and stop a climate change catastrophe. Retail Week explores some of the implications for retail’s sectors.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches £1m sustainable innovation fund
The John Lewis Partnership has created a £1m fund inviting academics, charities and start-ups to pitch sustainable ideas.
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NewsUpdated: Asos supply chain woes dampen Christmas spirit
Supply chain issues have impacted Asos in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewsUS private equity firm eyes M&S with Rowe’s exit on the cards
US private equity firm Apollo Global Management has been mulling making a move on Marks & Spencer.
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DataData: Retail sales inch up in October boosted by early Christmas shopping
Retail sales rose for the first time in three months as shoppers prepared for the festive season.
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NewsKingfisher sales dip as customer spend ‘normalises’
Kingfisher has reported a slight drop in sales year-on-year as consumer spending balances out post-pandemic.
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DataData: Consumer confidence rises as shoppers gear up for Black Friday deals
Consumer confidence grew in November despite increased concerns of sky-high inflation rates.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Perkins to lead In The Style growth journey
Sam Perkins describes himself as being “at my best in highly ambitious, entrepreneurial and collaborative organisations with a strong emphasis on data and technology”.
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NewseBay predicts small businesses poised to profit from supply chain crisis
eBay has revealed that small businesses are likely to benefit from consumer uncertainty about stock and supply chain problems this Black Friday and festive season.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to launch food range in Costa Coffee
Marks & Spencer has struck a deal to sell a food range in 2,500 Costa Coffee branches early next year.
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NewsNaked Wines returns to profit as it stockpiles booze ahead of Christmas
Naked Wines has bounced back into the black and increased its stock levels as the pureplay prepares for its “largest holiday season” to date.
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NewsM&S chair Norman warns EU trade plans on Northern Ireland will increase red tape
Marks & Spencer chair Archie Norman has issued a fresh warning to the government amid fears that EU proposals on the transit of goods to Northern Ireland will increase friction and cost for businesses.
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AnalysisHow Amazon, Asos and Walmart are pre-empting peak returns
While retailers are battling with supply and demand this golden quarter, returns look set to be the nightmare after Christmas. Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2022 report looks at how retailers are tackling the £5bn returns problem.
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OpinionSir Dave Lewis: ‘Post-COP26, food sector has unavoidable responsibility to step up climate efforts’
The food retail sector can and must play its part in tackling climate change and reversing the loss of nature, says WWF UK chair Sir Dave Lewis
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NewsHouse of Fraser fury over Oxford Street closure
House of Fraser owner Frasers Group has reacted angrily after its flagship Oxford Street store was served notice to quit the premises.
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NewsAmazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK
From next year, Amazon will no longer accept Visa credit card payments on its UK site.
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NewsISawItFirst names former Matalan executive as new boss
ISawItFirst has appointed former Matalan deputy chief executive Greg Pateras as its new chief executive.