More on Me + Em – Page 103
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NewsHMV owner eyes 500 WHSmith stores, reports say
Canadian entrepreneur Doug Putman is in talks to buy the store network of the high-street stalwart, according to The Sun newspaper.
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NewsWickes upgrades profit forecast as retail sales grow
Wickes has upgraded its full year profit forecast, after retail sales jumped in the second half of the year.
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NewsPets at Home cites ‘challenging consumer backdrop’ for sales slide
Pets at Home has reported a slump in retail revenue in the third quarter, putting it down for a “challenging consumer backdrop”.
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Opinion‘I can see AI becoming as fundamental to business as electricity’
Rising costs following short-sighted regulation will propel retailers towards an automated future, believes True Global’s Matt Truman
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Supplier InsightHow retailers can maximise brand loyalty in 2025
Post-purchase communications can significantly impact brand loyalty. Here we explore the channels and marketing strategies helping retailers to maximise retention*
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NewsShop price deflation driven by retailers offering deep discounts
Shop price deflation in the first month of the year was driven by retailers offering customers deep discounts during the period.
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NewsAmazon is planning to bring drone deliveries to the UK
Amazon is in the process of making drones a viable delivery solution for its UK customers.
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Opinion‘While it’s easy to blame the Budget, retailers shouldn’t let it become the new “unseasonable weather”’
While last week’s sad job cuts at Sainsbury’s and Morrisons highlight the increasing pressures on business from the Budget, retailers should avoid letting it become a catch-all excuse for underperformance.
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AnalysisWhat will a potential sale mean for WHSmith’s high street business?
News emerged over the weekend that WHSmith is in talks to potentially sell off its high street division and focus solely on its travel arm.
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NewsWeird Fish plots further store expansion after Christmas sales surge
Fashion retailer Weird Fish is planning further bricks-and-mortar expansion in 2025 following a surge in sales and profits over Christmas and during the 2024 financial year.
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NewsHotel Chocolat savours record Christmas as it eyes US expansion
Premium chocolate retailer Hotel Chocolat enjoyed record Christmas trading and has now turned its attention to expanding in the US.
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NewsDr Martens has maintained its full year guidance as it makes ‘good progress’ on US turnaround
Footwear specialist Dr Martens has maintained its guidance for the full-year as sales rose during the third quarter thanks to a return to growth in the US and Asia Pacific.
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NewsWHSmith is in talks to sell its UK high street shops
WHSmith is in talks to sell its whole high street business in the UK following 230 years on the high street.
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FeatureRetail’s 101 favourite stores as chosen by the bosses of M&S, John Lewis, Ikea, Boots and more
From hometown heroes to international inspiration, we asked retailer leaders, commentators and our journalists to name their favourite store in the world. The result is 101 stores that show bricks-and-mortar retail at its very best.
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InterviewQ&A: KinKind founder reflects on five years of growing a sustainable beauty business
Green beauty market sales are expected to reach £339m in the UK this year according to Statista, and one beauty brand is reaping the rewards of this popularity.
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Innovation of the WeekWHSmith has launched a retail media network in North America
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsIceland throws jobs lifeline to those being let go by Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
Frozen food specialist Iceland has invited those at risk of redundancy at both Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to apply for one of 600 roles it currently has vacant.
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NewsLakeland family owners explore possibility of a sale
The owners of kitchenwares retailer Laklend is considering putting the business up for sale after more than 60 years of ownership.
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NewsWhite Stuff has reported a ‘strong’ Christmas helped by knitwear sales
Fashion retailer White Stuff has credited its “strong” Christmas trading performance to booming knitwear sales and reduced discounting, as it notes record number of new customers over the peak period.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop is close to being acquired
Value retailer The Original Factory Shop is close to being bought by the owner of In The Style with a deal expected in the coming days.