More on Me + Em – Page 151
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NewsPrimark launches pre-loved pop-up shops
Retail giant Primark is launching its first Swap Shop initiative for customers to allow them to swap vintage and pre-loved clothes in stores.
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NewsPoundstretcher has slashed prices on hundreds of products in-store
Value retailer Poundstretcher has cut prices by up to 75% on hundreds of selected products in-store as part of its summer sale.
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NewsIkea exec says AI is ‘enhancing, not replacing’ creativity in its retail operations
An Ikea executive has said that AI is “enhancing, not replacing” creativity in its retail operations, as the technology can boost the customer experience.
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals plans to turn former warehouse into homes for rent
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has submitted plans to turn a former distribution centre in Reading into rental housing.
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NewsAndy Clarke’s Farmison is beefing up its wholesale business with a top chef tie-up
Upscale online butcher Farmison is targeting wholesale growth and has teamed up with a top chef to create a specialist range for restaurants.
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AnalysisWhat industry experts are calling on Labour to do to safeguard UK food security
A new report from think tank Policy Exchange has unveiled the scale of the problem facing UK food security and laid out measures the Labour government can take to help.
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NewsHolland & Barrett enters new partnership to help customers shop sustainably
Holland & Barrett has partnered with Provenance, a sustainability data platform to boost transparency and help customers shop sustainably.
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NewsThe Very Group names ex-Matches boss as new non-executive
The Very Group, which owns and operates brands including Very and Littlewoods, has bolstered its board with two new non-executive appointments.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland is on track for the full year thanks to UK market ‘stabilisation’
Watches of Switzerland has reported trading in line with expectations for the start of the financial year as the demand for luxury watches and jewellery in both the UK and US steadied.
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NewsHarrods has seen its highest ever turnover as sales surge
Luxury department store Harrods has recorded its highest-ever turnover, driven by tourists coming back to London post-pandemic.
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NewsRetail sales have ‘picked up’ as food drives growth
Retail sales saw a rise in August as shoppers spent more on food over summer, but the autumn Budget could mean consumers will become more cautious with spending.
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Retail VoiceConsumers at Christmas: The three types of festive experience in 2024
UK households are going to experience three distinct Christmases this festive period – Mail Metro Media’s insight director Luke Hand is here to explain just what that means for consumers and retailers
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GalleryLego’s latest ‘hands-on play’ store in Bristol
Lego has unveiled its latest store at Cribbs shopping centre in Bristol, which it says will be a top destination for new product launches and events.
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NewsGymshark to open first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai
Solihull-based gym and fitness retailer Gymshark is set to open its first permanent store outside the UK in Dubai as it looks to take the brand global.
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AnalysisHow Boots, B&Q, Next and John Lewis are leading the retail generative AI revolution
Few technological advancements in recent years have generated more news coverage than the advent of generative AI. For all the science-fiction headlines, though, several big retail names are already leading the way when it comes to adoption
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NewsSeasalt becomes latest fashion retailer to gain B Corp status
Cornish fashion retailer Seasalt has become the latest fashion retailer to earn B Corp certification in recognition of its “founding values and ongoing progressive approach to doing business”.
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NewsCurrys boss has called for VAT on refurbished electricals to be cut
The chief executive of Currys, Alex Baldock, has said the government should cut or reduce the VAT on refurbished electricals to keep electronics out of landfill.
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NewsMango names new ecommerce boss as it launches in 12 new markets
Fashion retailer Mango has named Marlies Hersbach as its new ecommerce executive director as it gears up to launch in 12 new markets.
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NewsMountain Warehouse snaps up US sports brand in $10m rescue deal
Outdoor specialist retailer Mountain Warehouse has bought US-based Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) in a $10m (£7.6m) rescue deal.
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NewsRetail sector forecast to have a bumper golden quarter
For the first time since 2021, retail is forecast to enjoy a bumper golden quarter as consumers show renewed confidence in the UK economy.