More on Me + Em – Page 933
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AnalysisRoadtrip: Dublin – Primark, Eason and Brexit fears
“How’s Dublin?” I asked the taxi driver on the way into the city from the airport. “There’s cranes springing up like mushrooms,” came the reply.
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NewsMcColl’s sales jump bolstered by former Co-op stores
McColl’s has reported a leap in sales in what boss Jonathan Miller hailed as a “significant quarter” for the group.
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NewsConsumer confidence rebounds after July slump
Consumer confidence has increased in all measures in August as shoppers respond to “some signs of stability” in the wider UK economy.
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NewsToday in Retail: Co-op nestles up to Nisa
The Co-op is close to making a swoop for the wholesaler and c-store chain, according to Nisa chairman Peter Hartle.
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OpinionOpinion: Browett’s exit is unfortunate but unsurprising
Dunelm boss John Browett’s untimely departure after less than three years in the role brings two questions immediately to mind.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise driven by fashion deals and tech
John Lewis had a bumper week of sales bolstered by promotional activity in fashion and strong electricals and beauty performances.
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CartoonDixons' profit downgrade as people delay phone upgrade
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Dixons Carphone’s profit warning, as boss Seb James says consumers are holding on to their mobile phones for longer.
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NewsCo-op closes in on deal for convenience chain Nisa
The Co-op is close to making an offer for member-owned wholesaler and convenience store group Nisa.
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NewsMatchesfashion nears £800m sale to Apax Partners
Matchesfashion.com is fast approaching an £800m sale to Apax Partners as the bidding war for the luxury retailer heats up.
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Report StoreKeeping Up With the Ever-Changing Consumer
How to build long-lasting relationships with disengaged shoppers
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NewsM&S in talks to hand Asia business to franchise partner
M&S is in talks to hand its owned business in Hong Kong and Macau to its long-established franchise partner Al-Futtaim.
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NewsPost-Brexit borders ‘could risk gaps on shelves’
Consumers could face empty shop shelves if the government fails to recognise the complexity of customs agreements as it negotiates Brexit, the BRC has warned.
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NewsDeflation slows as ‘retailers run out of options’
Deflation slowed last month as the BRC’s boss said that retailers were “running out of options” to protect customers from price increases.
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NewsWHSmith hails a strong travel performance
WHSmith has hailed a strong performance in its travel business in a pre-close update, adding that it has continued to improve high-street margin.
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NewsDunelm boss John Browett exits homewares business
Dunelm boss John Browett has left the homewares retailer after just over two years at the helm.
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GalleryStore gallery: Morrisons evolves in-store
The branch nearest Morrisons’ Bradford head office has had a makeover and offers a guide to the grocer’s current thinking.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury’s and Ocado fuel grocery war
Sainsbury’s has once again fired up the juicy supermarket fulfilment war with plans to use 100 of its convenience stores as Argos click-and-collect points.
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GalleryFirst look: How has Amazon made its mark on Whole Foods?
Amazon completed its acquisition of Whole Foods this week and has wasted no time putting its stamp on Whole Foods’ stores.
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NewsPep&Co shutters stores to rev up Poundland rollout
Pep&Co has closed 20 of its standalone stores in favour of Poundland shop-in-shops as the value fashion retailer accelerates its bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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AnalysisGDPR: Ticking time bomb or blessing in disguise?
The EU-wide implementation of the stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect next May. Why should retailers care and what are the silver linings?