More on Me + Em – Page 458
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NewsExclusive: Tesco to axe international wholesale business
UK grocery giant Tesco is set to axe its international wholesale business, which exports its own-brand range to partners across the globe.
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NewsAsda profits tumble as Covid costs bite
Asda has suffered a drop in full-year profits as costs incurred during the coronavirus crisis weighed on its bottom line.
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NewsMorrisons shareholders dismiss Covid efforts in massive pay rebellion at AGM
Morrisons investors have opposed the grocer’s pay report in large numbers at today’s AGM, prompting dismay at the grocer.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose launch ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to combat video-call fatigue
Department store group John Lewis and grocery stablemate Waitrose are piloting ‘Zoom-free Fridays’ to ensure staff are not ground down by too many video meetings.
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NewsM&S partners with Medallia and KPMG for global Voice of the Customer programme
M&S is partnering with Medallia and KPMG UK for the launch of a new Voice of the Customer programme across its UK and international business
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Opinion‘Retail’s rules of value creation have changed for good’
Retailer equity valuations have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past year, amid significant divergence in the performance of individual companies.
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NewsCard Factory slumps to loss as coronavirus batters sales
Card Factory has swung into the red after store closures during national lockdowns decimated its full-year sales.
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NewsKingfisher and Burberry unveil ‘ambitious’ new sustainability targets
Kingfisher and Burberry have lifted the lid on ambitious new carbon reduction targets in a bid to beef up their sustainability credentials.
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NewsAmazon faces watchdog probe in UK over its use of data
Competition watchdogs are preparing to launch an investigation into how Amazon uses data collected from its third-party sellers.
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AnalysisDeep dive: Curation, destination, imagination – the new department store foundations
How can the retail format be revived to resonate with contemporary and future shoppers?
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OpinionUnderstanding the diversity problem in UK retail
Reflecting on Retail Week’s publication of the Retail 100 ranking of the country’s most influential leaders, Korn Ferry managing director Sarah Lim asks: why is there still such a lack of diversity in senior retail leadership roles?
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Opinion‘Ocado High Court ruling has big repercussions in on-demand grocery war’
“Disappointed” was Ocado’s verdict this week after it lost a High Court fight to open a new distribution centre in North London.
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NewsData: Sharpest online sales fall on record as restrictions ease
Online sales recorded their biggest drop in volume ever last month, though online spending remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsTycoon Ashley’s former lieutenant takes top role at Revolution Beauty
Dave Forsey, Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley’s former right-hand man, has re-emerged as managing director of Revolution Beauty.
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NewsZara owner Inditex reports sales above pre-pandemic levels
Fashion giant Inditex, owner of retailers including Zara, has reported strong quarterly sales growth and revenues have subsequently been ahead of pre-pandemic levels.
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Future LeadersHow to overcome unconscious bias and understand your own privilege
As part of Retail Week’s Be Inspired virtual conference, diversity and inclusion architect Toby Mildon has compiled a useful guide to unconscious bias, including the types of bias we display, as well as how to navigate your own biases and privileges and the impact these have on society
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