More on Me + Em – Page 55
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NewsDr Martens poaches Adidas exec as new chief brand officer
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has announced the appointment of a new chief brand officer.
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NewsTrump’s worldwide tariffs blocked by US federal court
Global tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump have been ruled unlawful and have been blocked by a US federal court.
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AnalysisHow Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are winning online spend
Global ecommerce sales are expected to rise to £5.21trn in 2025. But to capitalise on this opportunity retailers must adapt to meet shoppers’ changing demands. Here we explore how Alibaba, Boots and Tesco are making online pay.
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NewsWeird Fish sales and profits ‘exceed expectations’ in first quarter
Sales and profits at Weird Fish surged during the first quarter, “exceeding trading expectations” amid the British fashion retailer’s ongoing growth strategy.
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InterviewQ&A: Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan on staff restructuring, new stores and digital upgrades
Pets at Home chief executive Lyssa McGowan sits down with Retail Week to discuss what to expect from the retailer’s digital transformation, its 2,500 staff-member consultation, and where it’s at with new stores and personalisation
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NewsShein switches IPO focus to Hong Kong from London
Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is likely to seek a listing in Hong Kong instead of London.
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NewsToolstation appoints former Homebase director as retail lead
Toolstation has appointed a former Homebase director as its new retail lead
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Chart of the WeekGrocery price inflation hits highest level since early 2024
Kantar figures showed grocery prices went up by 4.1% year on year in the four weeks to May 18, the highest increase since February 2024
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InterviewQ&A: Zendesk CEO and CTO on cyber attacks and what AI means for retail
Zendesk is one of the world’s leading customer service platforms, currently wielded by major UK retailers including Tesco, Next and Lush.
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NewsTemu owner sees profits drop off the back of US tariff troubles
Temu owner PDD Holdings has reported a steep drop in profits off the back of higher tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
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NewsPets at Home profits climb after ‘outstanding year’ for vets business
Specialist retailer Pets at Home has recorded a big rise in full-year profits after a period of “profound transformation”.
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NewsKingfisher posts sales rise as strong seasonal performance powers B&Q
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported an increase in quarterly sales after good demand for seasonal lines at B&Q.
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NewsJohn Lewis wins approval for Ealing store and housing redevelopment
A government planning inspector confirmed the plans have been given the green light following an appeal by the retailer submitted last summer.
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NewsAdidas customer data stolen as it becomes latest retailer to be hit by cyber attack
German sportswear giant Adidas has become the latest retailer to be hit by a cyber attack.
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GalleryThe Entertainer kicks off new openings with ‘Generation 5’ store
The Entertainer has opened a new, larger ‘Generation 5’ store format in Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent.
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AnalysisTjeerd Jegen: The globetrotting retail journeyman tasked with turning B&M around
Nearly two weeks ago, struggling value giant B&M announced it had appointed Tjeerd Jegen as its next chief executive.
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InterviewQ&A: Monpure founder discusses the highs and lows of creating a luxury haircare brand
Luxury hair and scalp care brand Monpure is celebrating five years since it was first established by founder and chief executive Nate Bigger.
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NewsWhite Stuff promotes from within as it names new managing director
Fashion retailer White Stuff has promoted from within to name a new managing director with immediate effect.
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NewsAldi launches virtual work experience programme
Aldi has launched a virtual work experience programme designed to support young people explore a career in retail.
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NewsMarks & Spencer appoints new retail director
Marks & Spencer has hired a new retail director, Retail Week can reveal.