More on Me + Em – Page 15
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InterviewFootfall: BT Active Intelligence MD on enhancing visitor stats with demographics
Next week, one of the most important stats that the retail industry will be paying attention to is footfall. Steve Wiley, managing director of BT Active Intelligence, which recently became the official footfall provider to the ONS, and talks about how its supply of data from 24 million mobile devices moves way behind logging the number of visitors.
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News2025 ‘has been a year of no progress’ for consumer confidence
Consumer confidence has risen by two points to -17 since November, according to GfK’s consumer confidence index, as overall results show stagnation from last year.
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NewsWaterstones’ owner prepares for potential IPO next year
A flotation is on the cards next year for bookseller Waterstones and its US stablemate Barnes & Noble.
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AnalysisWhy Currys boss Baldock is confident despite challenges
Currys increased profits and sales in its first half, despite the burden of extra costs from last year’s controversial Budget.
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NewsMamas & Papas posts record-breaking Black Friday sales
Early years retailer Mamas & Papas reported record sales during the Black Friday trading period.
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NewsFootasylum to open 40 stores in the Gulf region
Footasylum is expanding into the Gulf region, with plans to open 40 stores over the next five years.
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NewsletterIntelligence Briefing: Reasons to be cheerful
This is my last newsletter of 2025 and, as promised last week, I wanted to end my coverage for the year with a few reasons to be cheerful. 1. The economic gods have charmingly lined up with my content plan and delivered a faster-than-expected drop in inflation yesterday and, almost ...
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NewsAmazon in talks to invest $10bn in OpenAI
The world’s largest online retailer would reportedly sell the ChatGPT developer chips and computing power as part of the proposed deal
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NewsCurrys grows revenue and profit despite higher UK costs
Currys’ earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) dropped slightly in the UK, attributed to higher employment costs, but was offset by strong performance in its Nordics business.
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OpinionExplainer: What revaluation means for retailers’ business rates bills
The rateable values announced in last month’s Budget represent the biggest shift in support for 30 years. They reveal structural tensions, but big retailers should benefit, observes tax specialist Ryan’s Alex Probyn
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up but outlook 'remains gloomy'
Consumer confidence saw a slight uptick this month as the Budget wasn’t as bad as expected, but the overall outlook is still gloomy, according to data from the BRC.
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NewsMorleys Department Stores names new chief executive
Morleys Department Stores is embarking on a new chapter with two senior leadership changes as it prepares for further growth in the coming year.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: International brands opening in London in 2025
Nearly one in five new brands to open in London over the past year has been from the Asia-Pacific region
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NewsTesco strikes partnership with AI start-up
British supermarket retailer Tesco is embarking on a three-year strategic partnership with French AI start-up Mistral AI to enhance its operations.
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NewsFrasers Group sells Matches
Frasers Group has sold Matches to the founders of members-only shopping app Mile, who will relaunch the luxury platform next year.
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NewsMorrisons faces £17m tax bill on rotisserie chickens
Morrisons is facing a £17m tax liability following an unsuccessful High Court challenge regarding the classification of its rotisserie chickens.
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NewsM&S staff treated following carbon monoxide leak
A Marks & Spencer store in London was closed and its staff were treated in hospital following a carbon monoxide leak.
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FeatureA tale of two Budgets: Mapping retail’s rising cost crisis
Business rates relief for smaller properties offers some respite, but larger operators – including supermarkets – face higher bills that threaten to push food inflation even more. As retailers brace for cumulative cost pressures, how will these economic policies shape the industry?
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InterviewExit interview: outgoing Ikea UK&I boss Peter Jelkeby
As Ikea UK&I boss Peter Jelkeby prepares to step down from his post and take over the lead job at the furniture giant’s operation in Germany, he speaks to Retail Week about how shoppers have changed, the moves by competitors that he has envied and the learnings he’ll be taking forward into his new job.
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AnalysisCross-border commerce: The who, what, where of international spend
UK businesses are increasingly capitalising on international markets to help bolster sales and drive growth, but where do the greatest opportunities lie? Here we explore how retailers are tapping into the growing overseas opportunity