More on Me + Em – Page 589
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NewsTM Lewin owner seeks buyers amid coronavirus store closures
The private equity owner of men’s shirt specialist TM Lewin has put the retailer up for sale despite its store estate being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill adds pandemic clauses to new Bonmarché leases
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is inserting pandemic clauses into new leases it is signing with landlords on Bonmarche stores after it bought the retailer out of administration.
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NewsMarks & Spencer switches online warehouse to food box delivery
Marks & Spencer has adapted capacity at its online warehouse to enable the processing of food parcels for vulnerable shoppers during the coronavirus crisis.
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OpinionOpinion: Shops could prove an unexpected strength as M&S goes live with Ocado
Bring up Ocado’s website on your laptop right now and you’ll find in effect a barrier page apparently designed to repel all boarders.
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NewsAldi launches first online grocery service delivering food parcels
Discounter Aldi has made its first foray into the online grocery market, offering food parcels on its website for vulnerable customers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsWaitrose unveils coronavirus supplier support package
Waitrose has revealed a raft of measures to support suppliers during the coronavirus emergency.
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NewsDunelm reopens online business after making coronavirus safety changes
Homewares giant Dunelm has opened its online business for orders again after implementing measures to protect staff and customers from coronavirus.
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NewsOasis and Warehouse tipped into administration by pandemic
Fashion retailer Oasis and sister business Warehouse have collapsed into administration as the coronavirus outbreak pushed them over the edge.
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NewsRetail suffers miserable March as coronavirus sparks record sales slump
Retail sales went into a tailspin in March as the country entered lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Retail VoiceNow is the time to inspire the at-home consumer
With large swathes of consumers now social distancing and self-isolating at home, many are turning to digital channels for information, inspiration and escapism.
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NewsUK retail footfall plummets to all-time low due to coronavirus lockdown
Retail footfall across the UK slumped to an all-time low in March as the impact of the coronavirus lockdown hit the high street hard.
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NewsQuiz resumes online trading with ‘strict’ safety measures in place
Fashion brand Quiz has resumed selling online this morning after temporarily halting its ecommerce and distribution operations during the coronavirus pandemic.
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AnalysisLeading through coronavirus: the action retail bosses should take
These are unprecedented times when assertive leaders are needed more than ever. But how can retail bosses bring calm, confidence and certainty to staff in what is an inherently uncertain period?
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OpinionOpinion: Forget dividends and rates – grocers are heroes, not villains
How quickly judgements can be questioned in the court of public opinion.
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NewsMorrisons offers all NHS staff 10% discount for the next 12 weeks
Supermarket chain Morrisons is offering a 10% discount for NHS staff for the next 12 weeks on all purchases.
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NewsOasis and Warehouse on brink of collapse with 2,300 jobs at risk
Fashion retailer Oasis and Warehouse is on the brink of collapse putting 2,300 jobs at risk due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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OpinionOpinion: Keeping calm and carrying on – the village store shows its worth
Doing volunteer work in a village shop is normally a pretty relaxed affair, consisting of amiable exchanges with those dropping by and making sure you’ve marked up the papers for those who’ve ordered them if you happen to be an ‘opener’.
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AnalysisData: Shopper demand for Easter weekend groceries outstrips supply
As the coronavirus lockdown continues into its fourth week, there are signs that shopper demand and retailer supply is beginning to stabilise. Many retailers have now relaxed their item limits for customers shopping online and in-store.
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OpinionOpinion: A call for retail collaboration to feed the shielded during coronavirus
I know each and every retailer and their teams have been working as hard as they can since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK.
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Retail VoiceAdapting store operations and workforce management strategies in times of crisis
As we all attempt to navigate our way through the Covid-19 crisis, retailers in particular have had their worlds turned upside down.