More on Me + Em – Page 1606
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NewsShoppers take more than three days to purchase items in multichannel era
Technology has increased the time it takes shoppers to make a purchase ten-fold, making the shopping experience more important than ever.
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GalleryStore gallery: NikeLab 1948 takes sportswear off the beaten track
Nike’s Shoreditch store combines style with substance to create a retail environment that is as much about marketing as it is about sportswear.
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GalleryStore gallery: Scotland’s retail offer under the spotlight
As Scotland prepares itself to vote on whether to go it alone, how distinct is the retail offering in Edinburgh and Glasgow?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Net-a-Porter, Co-op Pharmacies and more
Retail news round-up on July 14, 2014: House of Fraser creates new head of SEO role, Net-a-Porter accused of not paying enough tax, Bestway boss to become preferred bidder for Co-op Pharmacies and more
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership Sir Charlie Mayfield awarded honorary degree
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has been awarded an honorary degree of doctor of science from the University of Reading.
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NewsNew Look enters exclusive talks to offload troubled French operation
New Look has entered exclusive talks to sell its troubled French business Mim to Far Eastern conglomerate Asia Global.
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OpinionBlog: Cross-border services will bring the international community together
In the build-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, Hermes looks at how home grown sporting success can be mirrored in supply chain management.
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NewsBurberry investors oppose Christopher Bailey's pay package
Burberry investors have voted against chief executive Christopher Bailey’s pay and perks package, worth more than £20m, at today’s annual general meeting.
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NewsMorrisons appoints new brand and communications director
Morrisons has appointed former Thomas Cook marketing chief Mike Hoban to the new role of brand and communications director.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches pop-up urban garden for Commonwealth Games
John Lewis has launched a pop-up urban garden tea house in Glasgow city centre that will be open for the duration of the Commonwealth Games.
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NewsMothercare suitor Destination Maternity issues profit warning
Destination Maternity, the American retailer pursuing a takeover of Mothercare, has issued a profit warning after reporting a fall in sales.
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NewsCurrys and PC World reveal top 10 technology gifts for Christmas 2014
Currys and PC World has unveiled its top 10 predictions of what customers are expected to snap up this Christmas, with wearable tech high on the list.
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NewsAmazon asks US regulators for permission to test delivery drones
Amazon is aiming to move one step closer to delivering packages by drones after it requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test the aircrafts in Seattle.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 20.7% after good week for fashion
Sales at department store retailer John Lewis surged by 20.7% to £86.61m in the week to July 5, thanks to fashion enjoying a bumper week.
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NewsPrimark steals Zara's Spanish clothing crown as it drives European growth
Primark has stolen Zara’s clothing crown in Spain, according to finance boss John Bason, as the value fashion retailer expands in Europe.
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NewsAnn Summers’ Jacqueline Gold debuts housewife's new best friend
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold recently appeared on Loose Women to talk about a new range of vibrators that will satisfy even housekeeping desires.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Made.com, Peacocks and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 11, 2014: Made.com introduces product scanning tech, Peacocks ‘Made in Britain’ top from India and Amazon seeks permission to test drones outdoors
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AnalysisAnalysis: Fashion retail report explores how to take fashion forward
Fashion is set to be the retail success of 2014 but experts at Retail Week and Land Securities fashion report launch warn of remaining challenges.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is click-and-collect success killing home delivery?
As shoppers come to demand more convenience in delivery, retailers are responding with the most innovative period in the sector’s history.
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AnalysisApp review: John Lewis Vs Argos
Mike Cavers, executive creative director of DST Global Insights Group looks at the usability John Lewis and Argos’ app offers.