More on Me + Em – Page 87
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NewsSelfridges has broadened its membership programme
Luxury department store Selfridges has unveiled a new feature of its membership programme.
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NewsCo-op rolls out membership prices to Deliveroo customers
Co-op has rolled out member pricing to customers on Deliveroo, providing another boost as it looks to sign up 8 million members by 2030.
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AnalysisWhat’s next for Shein as regulatory scrutiny and Trump tariffs threaten London float?
Caught between the rock of Trump’s protectionist tariffs in the US and the hard place of an EU crackdown on a “tsunami” of cheap goods, is Shein’s short-lived era of dominance over?
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NewsTopps Tiles’ CTD acquisition has triggered CMA concerns
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified competition issues with Topps Tiles acquisition of CTD Tiles.
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NewsTHG’s creative agency has appointed a new senior vice president
THG Studios, the creative agency part of THG Ingenuity, has appointed a new senior vice president to “spearhead growth”.
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Innovation of the WeekM&S trials autonomous farming to reduce emissions and improve quality
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy, and industry.
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NewsJohn Lewis teams up with Rough Trade for vinyl records launch
John Lewis has partnered with record store Rough Trade to stock and sell vinyl records across its department stores and online.
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NewsM&S makes senior hires for international business reset
Marks & Spencer has made three senior appointments at its international division as it aims to put the overseas business on a growth trajectory, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWest End lost £640m last year due to no tax-free shopping – report
London’s prime central shopping district had muted growth of just 0.25% year on year in the key shopping months of November and December.
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DataCashless kids: why young shoppers with digital pocket money are retail's next customer base
One of the sleeper trends of the last decade has been the digitisation of pocket money as parents use prepaid cards to manage their kids’ spending power.
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NewsJigsaw’s chief executive has resigned after 15 months in the role
The chief executive of Jigsaw has resigned from his role after 15 months at the helm.
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NewsShein ponders pushing back IPO date after Trump tariff changes
Online fashion giant Shein is considering a delay to an IPO in London in the aftermath of changes to US tariff rules unveiled by President Trump.
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NewsPerfume and makeup have outranked wine and chocolate as top Valentine’s gifts
New Shopify data has revealed that perfume and makeup are the most popular gifts this Valentine’s Day in the UK.
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NewsIn The Style teeters on brink of collapse
Online fashion retailer In The Style is close to insolvency and its owner is lining up administrators.
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InterviewInterview: Ann Summers bosses Maria Hollins and Vanessa Gold on getting their edge back
At the helm of one of the UK’s most controversial brands, Maria Hollins and Vanessa Gold talk to Retail Week about rediscovering its purpose and mixing business with pleasure
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NewsAnn Summers boss admits: ‘We’d gone a bit vanilla’
The chief executive of Ann Summers has admitted the business had “gone a bit vanilla” and lost its edge, as the retailer looks to return to its roots in 2025.
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InterviewQ&A: Boux Avenue chief product officer on design, innovation and never fearing the competition
As the calendar flips to February 14th, lingerie specialist Boux Avenue hits another of its annual peaks. Chief design and product officer Zoe Price-Smith sat down with Retail Week to discuss lingerie trends, the importance of competitors and third-party partners alike, why innovation is key and what’s next for the brand in 2025
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NewsJohn Lewis has teamed up with Tapi
Tapi has launched its first concession in the newly revamped John Lewis store on Oxford Street.
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GalleryAmazon has opened a new store focused on health and beauty
Amazon has made its debut in Italy after opening “Amazon Parafarmacia & Beauty”, featuring a selection of beauty, personal care products, innovative in-store services, and expert advice.
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NewsSteve Madden has snapped up Kurt Geiger
Luxury fashion house Steve Madden is set to acquire footwear, handbag and accessories brand Kurt Geiger from international private equity firm Cinven in a deal worth £289m.