More on Me + Em – Page 1750
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AnalysisWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: Former Woolworths stores in pictures and what they are now
The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke five years ago today. Retail Week takes a look at its old stores and how the high street has changed.
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AnalysisWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: Woolworths Christmas TV ads through the decades
The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke five years ago today. Retail Week takes a look at its famous Christmas TV adverts that helped signal the start of the festive season.
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NewsHabitat switches on grumpy robot to help Scrooges shop this Christmas
Shockingly, not everyone is a fan of Christmas.
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NewsVideo: Dixons gears up for tablet Christmas
Dixons expects to sell one million tablets this festive season as the electricals specialist braces itself for an explosion of online deliveries over Christmas.
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OpinionComment: Blockbuster has run its course on the high street
The final credits have seemingly rolled for Blockbuster on both sides of the Atlantic. The UK chain has entered administration again - the second time in 12 months.
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OpinionWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: My tour of Woolworths' old stores
My ongoing UK tour – photographing ex-Woolworths stores, and tracking what they’ve become – gives an intriguing snapshot of how our retail centres are changing.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Christmas price cuts
Retail news round-up November 26, 2013: Tesco losing market share in Ireland, Asos non-executive director departs and small and medium online retailers to cut prices for Christmas
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AnalysisIn the news: Walmart’s incoming boss Doug McMillon profiled
Doug McMillon was today revealed as the man to take on the world’s biggest retail job when he succeeds Walmart’s current president and chief executive Mike Duke.
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NewsGrimsey urges Chancellor to prevent 'damage' to the retail sector by freezing business rates
Bill Grimsey, former Focus boss and high street supporter, has written to Chancellor George Osborne, urging him to avoid “damaging” the retail sector with business rate increases.
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NewsWalmart appoints Doug McMillon as new chief executive
Doug McMillon has been appointed to succeed Mike Duke as president and chief executive of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart.
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OpinionComment: The retail competition for transport hubs has begun
This week it was revealed that London Underground will offer a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays from 2015.
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NewsRetail sales forecast to hit £40.3bn this Christmas
Retail sales are set to grow 3.5% to £40.3bn this Christmas with convenient online delivery options likely to be key in determining where the bulk of shopping is spent.
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NewsIceland acquires its seven franchised Irish stores
Iceland Foods has acquired the seven Iceland stores in the Republic of Ireland previously operated by its franchisee AIM Group for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsWaitrose sales up 6.5% as shoppers stock up on frozen festive goods
Waitrose shoppers stocked up their freezers with frozen festive goodies in the week ending November 23 as total sales excluding petrol rose 6.5%.
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NewsPop-up space provider Appear Here secures £1m funding
Appear Here, the online marketplace for short-term retail space, has secured £1m funding to grow the business across the UK.
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NewsPoundland steps up plans to float next year
Poundland’s plans to float on the stock market have gathered pace as the value retailer targets an IPO in early 2014.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill profits rocket as it aims to expand
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has posted record profits and put international growth on its agenda as the retailer seeks to expand.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales exceed £100m for second successive week
John Lewis’ sales rose 2.1% year on year last week as it notched up £111.9m in sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Poundland, Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Arnotts
Retail news round-up November 25, 2013: Poundland begins stock market flotation process, Edinburgh Woollen Mill eyes expansion, Arnotts loan bidding enters final round and Musgrave mulls banking move.
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NewsShop Direct boss Mark Newton-Jones swaps sales for sails
When former Shop Direct boss Mark Newton-Jones left the retailer earlier this year some thought he would sail off into the sunset.