More on Me + Em – Page 799
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NewsOffice Outlet launches CVA proposal
Office Outlet aims to shut four of its 95 stores in response to tough trading conditions.
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NewsCrew Clothing profits rocket as sales inch up
Crew Clothing performed well last year despite the current retail climate, with profits and sales both rising.
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NewsFarfetch unveils plans for IPO in New York
Farfetch, the luxury fashion specialist, is to float on the New York Stock Exchange.
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NewsSuperdry's Dunkerton gives £1m to People’s Vote
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has donated £1m to the People’s Vote campaign, which wants a vote on the final Brexit deal.
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NewsAmazon eyes Homebase stores to bolster delivery business
Amazon is interested in snapping up Homebase stores to bulk up its delivery operations.
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NewsHarrods’ Ward backs Ashley’s HoF turnaround ambition
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has spoken out in support of Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s ambitions to restore House of Fraser’s fortunes.
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AnalysisOpinion: Now Ashley needs to convince the City too
Mike Ashley doesn’t just need to convince suppliers that his plan for House of Fraser will work – he must get investors on side too.
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OpinionRetailers can't treat customers like one-night stands
We often hear that we are in a general crisis of trust. Not only among brands, but also bankers, politicians, the media and nearly all institutions.
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VideoWatch: Are customer service robots a gimmick?
Customer service robots, such as Softbank’s Pepper, have proliferated in recent years. However, many are not yet convinced of their efficacy, with one retail executive dismissing them as “broadly useless”.
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NewsAgenda: Grocery market share data and bank holiday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, when the latest Kantar grocery market share data is the main scheduled agenda item.
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NewsInfographic: The rise of the retail robot
Amazon, Ocado and Walmart are all deploying them – but how much impact will robotics have on retail?
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NewsSports Direct deal was HoF’s only option, says EY
Sports Direct’s bid for House of Fraser was “the best and only offer capable of being completed”, according to administrator EY.
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NewsHouse of Fraser abandons all online orders
House of Fraser has cancelled all of its outstanding online orders and pledged to refund customers as its warehouse dispute triggers “significant delays”.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Is 'House of Debenhams' a goer?
A week after Mike Ashley bought House of Fraser, thoughts are turning to whether it could be the start of something bigger. The team discuss whether his plan is to create ‘House of Debenhams’ by combining the two businesses.
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NewsDay pours cold water on Debenhams bid speculation
Philip Day has dismissed speculation that he will bid for Debenhams but confirmed he is in discussions with House of Fraser landlords about buying some stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda posts fifth quarter of growth in a row
Asda has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of increased like-for-likes sales, with online sales growth spurred by its general merchandise arm.
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NewsDebenhams puts hundreds of roles into consultation
Debenhams has put hundreds of roles across its fashion and home departments into consultation as it strips layers of management out of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisGDPR three months on: The impact on retail
Since being introduced three months ago the implementation of GDPR has had some serious repercussions on the UK retail industry.
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NewsB&Q sales rise as warm weather boosts performance
Kingfisher-owned DIY specialist B&Q notched up like-for-like growth of 3.6% in its second quarter, helped by good weather.
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VideoWatch: Inside Sainsbury's scan-and-go store
Sainsbury’s new app will allow shoppers to scan and pay for items without visiting a till. Retail Week puts the app through its paces.