More on Me + Em – Page 1618
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OpinionComment: Sports Direct flexes its financial and retail muscles
Last week it was revealed that Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has bought a 4.8% stake in MySale, an online fashion discounter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, supply chain, and Highgrove retail business
Retail news round-up on June 25, 2014: Sainsbury’s Bank hires staff from Travelex; Prince Charles’ Highgrove business to focus on online sales; and Government urges BRC to establish supply chain guidelines.
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InterviewQ&A: Clarks, UK & Ireland director of channels, Richard Houlton
Richard Houlton, UK & Ireland director of channels of Clarks lets Retail Week walk a mile in his shoes as he talks about his life in retail.
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NewsTesco general merchandise director Neela Mukherjee exits
Tesco general merchandise director Neela Mukherjee has left the retailer following a rejig of company’s UK management team, it has emerged.
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NewsBoots launches new app linked to Advantage Card loyalty scheme
Boots has launched an app to send customers offers linked to their Boots Advantage Card accounts rather than through paper coupons.
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NewsWearable technology Google Glass goes on sale in the UK
Google Glass is now on sale in the UK, two years after the first version of the eyewear device was launched.
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NewsCampaign groups urge Tesco to pay employees living wage
Campaign groups calling on Tesco to pay its workers a living wage have taken direct action by altering some of the retailer’s price tags.
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NewsShoe Zone aims to benefit from 'retail friendly' property market with 'more prime' sites
Shoe Zone boss Anthony Smith said the “retail friendly” property market had helped it maximise profits as it eyes relocations to larger, more prime sites.
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NewsJane Norman collapses into administration for second time in three years
Value fashion chain Jane Norman has collapsed into administration for the second time in three years, putting 157 jobs on the line.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop full-year EBITDA rises as managing director departs
The Fragrance Shop’s full-year EBITDA increased 9.2% to £12.4m, as the retailer said managing director Nigel Lawmon is to depart and be replaced by group finance director Pete King.
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NewsCarpetright to ramp up small store openings in property strategy shift
Carpetright is to ramp up its small-format store opening programme as it eyes more profitable expansion.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How does England's World Cup rival Costa Rica measure up in the retail stakes?
As the England football team attempts to retain some pride in its final World Cup match against Costa Rica tonight, Retail Week looks at how its competition fares in the retail stakes.
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NewsGrocers agree to put time limit on supplier payments
Major grocers including Aldi and Asda have agreed to cut the time they will backdate payments from six years to two, following pressure from the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier profiled
Tiger UK managing director Philip Bier may have been a novice when he started the business in 2005 but he has certainly earned his stripes nine years on.
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NewsBoots Opticians revamps offer to focus on premium eyecare
Boots Opticians has given its offer a new look, scrapping its core buy-one-get-one-free promotion to focus on an accessible premium eyecare strategy.
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NewsFormer My-Wardrobe chief David Worby joins footwear retailer Bata
Former My-Wardrobe chief executive David Worby has joined global footwear giant Bata as multichannel director, it has emerged.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Lord MacLaurin urges shareholders to give Clarke more time
Tesco chief Philip Clarke has received a boost after former boss Lord MacLaurin insisted shareholders give him more time to turn around the grocer.
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NewsCarpetright profits tumble as Netherlands drags down performance
Carpetright has reported full-year underlying pre-tax profit tumbled from £9.7m to £4.6m as it was hit by tough trading in the Netherlands.
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NewsShoe Zone profits rocket but sales slide in maiden interim results
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reported pre-tax profit rocketed to £2.7m from £200,000 in its maiden interim results since floating in May.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Carphone Warehouse and ecommerce sales
Retail news round-up on June 24, 2014: Former Tesco boss Lord MacLaurin urges shareholders to give Clarke more time; UK retail ecommerce sales to rise 16% this year; Carphone Warehouse links to 3 Ireland.