More on Me + Em – Page 772
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is Mike Ashley's master plan?
Hark back to June 2016 and Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley was hauled before a parliamentary hearing about the working conditions at the retailer’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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NewsTravis Perkins to ‘review options’ for Wickes
Wickes owner Travis Perkins will “review the options for maximising the value” of the retailer as part of a drive to “simplify” the wider group.
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NewsNews in brief: Tuesday 4 December
Today’s latest news as Black Friday deals drive sales online and Travis Perkins reviews options for Wickes.
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NewsBlack Friday deals drive sales online in November
A third of all cash spent on non-food products in November was transacted online as Black Friday “cemented” its position as “an increasingly digital event”.
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AnalysisConsumer 2019: Is there any respite for retail next year?
With 2019 just around the corner, how are shoppers feeling about the year ahead and how can retailers win their loyalty?
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Retail VoiceUnderstanding the forces that shape consumer behaviour
Behavioural economics has all the answers when it comes to making a significant difference to the success of campaigns, new product launches and customer loyalty.
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Retail VoiceThree ways to meet the expectations of connected consumers
Find out how retailers can ensure the in-store experience is both engaging and memorable for shoppers
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NewsMike Ashley: High streets in 'downward death spiral'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has urged MPs to “take the bull by the horns” to save British high streets from “a downward death spiral”.
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AnalysisThe day I asked Ray Kelvin about Ted Baker's 'hugging' culture
Ted Baker is renowned throughout the retail industry for its unique culture. But is the behaviour of its founder and boss Ray Kelvin appropriate in 2018?
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NewsSainsbury's-Asda would create 'duopoly', Morrisons says
Morrisons has warned competition authorities that the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda would create “an effective duopoly” in grocery retail.
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NewsMcColl’s warns on profits due to Palmer & Harvey demise
McColl’s boss Jonathan Miller said the collapse of Palmer & Harvey has caused “significant supply chain disruption” and hampered profits.
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NewsTed Baker staff launch petition against ‘forced hugging'
Ted Baker employees have launched a petition alleging that founder and boss Ray Kelvin engages in inappropriate behaviour towards staff included enforced hugs.
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NewsNews in brief: Monday 3 December
McColl’s issues a profit warning and Ted Baker staff launch petition against “forced hugging” by its founder and chief executive.
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AnalysisConsumer 2019: Six trends that retailers need to know
We pick out the big consumers trends that retailers should watch out for in 2019.
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Retail VoiceDigital wallets: the global payments opportunity
Truly borderless shopping means breaking down payment barriers as well as cracking international markets.
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Retail VoiceDelivering beyond Black Friday is the tricky part
Black Friday, UK retail’s busiest day, is a prime opportunity for consumers to grab a bargain and a great way for retailers to make big money in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits boosted by international sales
Fortnum & Mason has hailed a spike in sales and profits in what it dubbed a “stellar year of growth”.
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VideoWatch: Co-op becomes last grocer to launch Christmas ad
The Co-op has become the last major grocer to launch its Christmas ad as part of a £19m festive giveaway to thousands of communities across the UK.
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AnalysisTop of the pop-ups – which made a splash in 2018?
Traditional retailers and online players are increasingly turning to pop-up shops to create awareness of their brands.
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NewsTesco to put electric car charge points in 600 stores
Tesco has partnered with Volkswagen to roll out more than 2,400 electric charging bays at 600 stores over the next three years.