More on Me + Em – Page 633
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Retail VoiceHow to use payment solutions to increase consumer loyalty
Andy Harding, managing director of Openpay, explains how retailers can tap into customers’ desires for more transparent payment solutions in order to grow consumer trust and loyalty, and increase responsible spending.
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Future LeadersLevi’s backs Be Inspired to help build balanced industry
Fashion brand Levi’s is the latest partner to support Retail Week’s Be Inspired programme, joining more than 20 retailers, including Marks & Spencer, Primark and Walgreens Boots Alliance.
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AnalysisSeven trends that will define Christmas and set the tone for 2020
Christmas 2019 will be unique for many reasons: a December election, Brexit looming and growing concern over the climate crisis. But what consumer behaviour trends will impact how people shop this Christmas and define retail in 2020? Retail Week investigates.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks & Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
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OpinionLeader: Black Friday boost isn’t all it seems
It was a tale of two Novembers for retailers, the latest sales stats showed.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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NewsAmazon hits back at union for ‘spreading misinformation’
Amazon has responded to union protests over the amount of tax it pays and staff welfare, saying the union was “spreading misinformation”.
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NewsBoohoo hails record-breaking Black Friday weekend
Boohoo has registered a “strong” Black Friday performance across the promotional weekend with key brands bolstering sales.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts sales in ‘strong’ November, say BRC-KPMG
The latest BRC-KPMG sales figures registered a welcome boost for retailers in November.
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NewsBlack Friday sales rise 16.5% and Cyber Monday transactions climb
Black Friday sales advanced 16.5% by value and shoppers are continuing to spend on Cyber Monday, the latest payment data has revealed.
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NewsDr Martens owner sets sights on £1bn sale
Dr Martens’ owner – private equity firm Permira – is looking to sell the shoe brand for £1bn.
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NewsDobbies mulls float as sales and profits blossom
Dobbies has posted an uplift in profits and sales during its full-year results and is considering a stock market float.
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DataRetail weather: Storms coming
The retail weather forecast from Saturday December 7 to Friday December 13, 2019
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OpinionOpinion: The retail trends you need to know to survive another decade
You might be counting down the selling days left in 2019, but those of us in the trend forecasting world are looking ahead to the next decade and what’s in store for retailers who want to be playing the same game this time next year, and the years after that.
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NewsHolland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
The owner of health food specialist Holland & Barrett has been urged by lenders to provide additional cash as tough high street conditions bite.
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NewsTed Baker discovers £25m stock overstatement
Ted Baker has revealed that the value of stock held on its balance sheet has been overstated by between £20m and £25m.
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NewsOcado launches £500m bond issue to fund tech commitments
Ocado has unveiled a £500m convertible bond issue following a string of deals with international retailers.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley settles US legal row
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has resolved a legal dispute in the USA a day after a court there demanded he gave evidence.
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NewsBlack Friday online sales and footfall beat forecasts
Black Friday shoppers have flocked online for deals while early footfall numbers surpassed expectations in a fillip for the retail industry.