More on Me + Em – Page 1838
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OpinionComment: Not all administrations are created equally
Several more retail businesses have hit the headlines after falling into administration in recent weeks. As this list continues to grow, it’s interesting to note the very different reasons why retailers end up in this situation.
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NewsJack Wills makes loss as business overhauled ahead of sale
Preppy fashion retailer Jack Wills made a £9.7m loss last year as the business was overhauled ahead of a sale or float.
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NewsWaitrose to launch in-store restaurant next year
Waitrose is to launch an in-store restaurant next year following the success of smaller cafes within its supermarkets.
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OpinionComment: Administration buy-backs may mean everybody loses
There is more to life after administration than simply closing poorly performing stores. There are rules that should be followed.
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NewsMatalan boss Blackhurst departs as owner's son takes reins
Matalan chief executive Darren Blackhurst has left the business and Jason Hargreaves, son of founder John Hargreaves, is taking over.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bathstore unveils new store format in Harrogate
Bathstore has unveiled a new-look smaller store designed to offer a spa-style experience in Harrogate.
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GalleryStore gallery: Amouage gives a luxury masterclass in Muscat, Oman
Amouage, the Oman-based fragrance brand that has branched out into homewares, is by most standards a purveyor of luxury.
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NewsModelZone administrator Deloitte to begin closing stores
Toy retailer ModelZone’s stores are to begin closing over the coming weeks after administrators failed to find a buyer for the collapsed retailer.
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NewsInternaçionale bought in prepack administration by owners
Value fashion retailer Internaçionale has been bought in a prepack administration deal by the existing owners.
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NewsSports Direct invests in six-store young fashion retailer Pulp
Sports Direct has acquired an undisclosed stake in young fashion mini-chain Pulp, as it plans to pump millions of pounds into the online arm of Cruise, a luxury indie it acquired in 2011.
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NewsWaitrose to launch click-and-collect lockers
Waitrose plans to step up its multichannel credentials with the launch of temperature-controlled delivery lockers for click-and-collect customers in-store and at remote locations.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales nudge up 0.2%
Sales at department store group John Lewis edged up 0.2% in the week to July 6, thanks to last week’s sunny weather and major sporting events such as Wimbledon.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Carpetright's new format is propelling growth
Carpetright’s sales rebound is being driven by new store formats as well as a broader product range, which has attracted new customers to the floorings giant, according to boss Darren Shapland.
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NewsAnalysis: M and M Direct boss Jonathon Brown leads growth at etailer
Former John Lewis online boss Jonathon Brown has helped steady the ship and drive sales at M and M Direct.
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OpinionComment: The grocery sector - How to keep pace with the market
The grocery market is rarely out of the spotlight, and this year the glare upon the grocers has not lessened since the horse meat scandal that began in January.
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OpinionComment: Grocery shopping online is now a mainstream activity
A decade after UK consumers embraced shopping on the web, buying groceries online is going mainstream.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers battle for online grocery market share
Changes in shoppers’ behaviour means retailers are looking to grab a larger slice of the growing online grocery market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail space - Where are the big grocers investing?
As Tesco grounds its mission to dominate store space, Alex Lawson finds the multiples’ focus has shifted to convenience and online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 4G technology will boost grocery store experience
Amid a roll-out of the 4G network, grocery retailers are leading the way in enhancing their stores with multichannel additions that are predicted to boost sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Loyalty cards - How retailers are using the data
Grocers have used loyalty scheme data to enhance product offers, stores and promotions. Glynn Davis considers how much more potential it holds.