More on Me + Em – Page 1635
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in May, according to the CBI
Retail sales continued to grow in May, for the sixth consecutive month, but at a slower pace compared to April, according to the CBI’s latest Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsTed Baker launches into electricals with audio range
Ted Baker is launching into audio products, today unveiling a range of headphones and speakers as it diversifies its offer further.
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AnalysisWhitepaper: Managing supply chain risk in 2014 and beyond
A new whitepaper, presented in association with Alcumus, highlights the importance of robust auditing mechanisms for ethical and safety compliance.
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NewsHMRC rejects Next tax allowance claim for the second time
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has rejected a tax allowance claim from Next regarding warehouse construction for the second time.
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NewsSir Philip Green in talks with food retailers about grocery offer for BHS
Sir Philip Green is in talks with food retailers about using space in his BHS department stores.
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NewsThe Hut: a clarification
Yesterday we published a story which referred to The Hut Group abandoning plans for an IPO which we would like to clarify.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, Morrisons, Arnotts and Foot Locker
Retail news round-up on May 28, 2014: Tesco to launch more scan-as-you-shop devices, BHS in talks with food retailers, Morrisons to ask suppliers to cover costs and more.
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NewsTopshop and Topman to open first store in Holland
Topshop and Topman will open their first standalone store in Holland this October, as parent company Arcadia continues to ramp up international expansion.
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NewsBank holiday footfall on the high street fell due to bad weather
Bank Holiday Monday footfall on the high street fell 16.5% in the UK, as the wet weather kept shoppers in doors.
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NewsSpar International forced to retract UK trading figures
Spar International has been forced to retract trading figures relating to its UK business in its annual report.
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NewsSelfridges refocuses management responsibilities ahead of £300m investment
Selfridges has refocused some management responsibilities as it prepares a £300m investment programme to enhance its flagship Oxford Street store.
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OpinionComment: Primark right to disregard European boundaries
There are diverse growth opportunities outside the Continent, yet only a select group of retailers have so far taken advantage.
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NewsAnalysis: Halfords' Getting into Gear strategy puts it in pole position
Halfords is in pole position as boss Matt Davies’ strategy to create a business generating £1bn of sales is racing towards its target.
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OpinionComment: The changing political landscape could be unwelcome for retailers
Britain is in a bad mood. While politicians are bearing the brunt of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections, retailers will have to ponder the potential practical consequences.
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NewsMorrisons launches price checker tool as it steps up value offensive
Morrisons has unveiled a price checker tool to support the 1,200 price cuts it has launched earlier this month.
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NewsThe Book People secures £2.5m funding from Gordon Brothers
Direct bookseller The Book People has secured a £2.5m loan from Gordon Brothers to help support future growth.
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OpinionComment: Is the window now shut for retailer IPOs?
The volatile IPO market has claimed a victim last week as fashion retailer Fat Face abandoned its planned float.
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NewsTesco merger talks for its Turkish business Kipa ends without deal
Grocer Tesco has ended merger talks it was holding with multiple parties into options for its Turkish business Kipa.