More on Me + Em – Page 1649
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 6.5% driven by electronics success
John Lewis sales increased 6.5% to £72.31m in the week to April 26 as the retailer’s electronics and technology sales continue to climb.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Clarks, Asda, Co-op, N Brown, Card Factory
Retail news round-up on May 2, 2014: Clarks rolls out iPads for feet measurement; Asda introduces click and collect to 250 stores; The Co-op considers legal action; N Brown plans 25 stores; Card Factory to sell £400m worth of shares.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: The history of the department store
We look back over the last 150 years, and pick out some key moments in John Lewis’s steady rise to department store domination.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Boss Andy Street on the partnership "experiment"
John Lewis’s unique heritage remains as relevant as ever in today’s retail environment, as managing director Andy Street tells Retail Week.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Three items from the archives tell the retailer's story
Judy Faraday, John Lewis’s archivist, has spent the last year researching the retailer’s history for the 150th anniversary.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Adverts that became must-watch television
Through TV ads, John Lewis reminds its viewers of the comforting feeling of choosing a shop that remains rooted in the ideals of the founders.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Designers collaborate to create iconic products
John Lewis has released a variety of new products to help celebrate its 150th anniversary, collaborating with many well-known designers.
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NewsVideo: Superdrug healthcare director Steve Gray on its new wellbeing format
Superdrug has today launched its first wellbeing format store in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Retail Week speaks to healthcare director Steve Gray about what’s different.
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GalleryIn pictures: Superdrug's first health and wellbeing format store
Superdrug unveiled its new health and wellbeing format store today as it aims to grow its reputation as a pharmacy and healthcare retailer.
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AnalysisSelfridges’ Fragrance Lab takes shoppers on a perfume journey
Selfridges’ Fragrance Lab is its latest retail theatre extravaganza. Retail Week takes a look around the installation in the London store.
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NewsJ Crew signs Sloane Square store for fourth UK opening
Upmarket US fashion retailer J Crew is to open its fourth store in the UK on London’s exclusive Sloane Square.
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NewsMarks & Spencer aims for online to be as profitable as stores within three years
Marks & Spencer is targeting its online business to be at least as profitable as its stores division within three years.
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NewsFarfetch to target key new markets with $66m funding boost
International ecommerce platform Farfetch has secured a major tranche of funding to help drive expansion into new markets and bring in improvements to its etail technology.
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NewsDFS rolls out online platform to sell direct to trade buyers
Furniture retailer DFS has launched an ecommerce website aimed at trade customers and contract buyers.
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NewsParcel firm to launch first UK-wide Sunday delivery service
Retailers will be able to offer Sunday deliveries for the first time from July with the launch of the UK’s first comprehensive seven-day parcel service.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco relaunches its homewares range as part of UK fightback
Tesco has relaunched its homewares range as part of chief executive Philip Clarke’s plan to revitalize the UK business.
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NewsFat Face confirms intention to float in a bid to raise £110m
Fashion retailer Fat Face has confirmed its intention to float, bidding to raise £110m.
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NewsN Brown reports operating profit up 4.7%
Multichannel plus-size retailer N Brown has reported operating profit up 4.7% to £107m in the year to March 1.
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NewsJohn Lewis at 150: Special anniversary advert hopes to 'evoke nostalgia'
John Lewis is marking its 150th anniversary with a major marketing campaign, including a TV ad airing this Saturday celebrating life in Britain.
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NewsCurrys and PC World aim to score with World Cup campaign
Currys and PC World are preparing to tap into football fever ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a TV campaign.