More on Me + Em – Page 1998
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda, Behind Every Great Christmas There’s Mum
Asda’s new Christmas advert has prompted controversy after more than 50 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority alleging it is sexist, while Twitter users have both hailed it as smartly observed and slammed it as old-fashioned.
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AnalysisProfile: Frances Russell, womenswear director, Marks and Spencer
The newly appointed womenswear director of M&S has a challenge ahead to win consumer spend.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Darren Williams, Head of retail, Hotel Chocolat
Darren Williams, Head of retail at Hotel Chocolat, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Facing up to the challenges at Morrisons
It has been a tough year for Morrisons, evident in a 2.1% fall in like-for-likes in the third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the grocer’s prospects.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I prepare my business for the Christmas delivery window?
How can I make sure my business is prepared for the Christmas delivery window?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
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NewsRetailers plan significant expansion next year, says CBRE
Retailers are planning “large scale” expansion in 2013 as multichannel growth strategies demand new store openings alongside online expansion.
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NewsAsda trials off-site click-and-collect points
Asda has expanded its click-and-collect offer to its petrol stations, non-food stores and a branded collection point within a business park as it looks to offer shoppers further convenience.
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OpinionBlog: Same day delivery - whatever Next?
A quick look on Next’s website shows the retailer is heavily promoting same day delivery, along with evening and Sunday delivery.
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NewsJD Sports launches JD Pro fascia
JD Sports opened its new performance sports fascia, JD Pro, in Bow Lane in the City of London this week.
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InterviewQ&A: Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin on hurricanes and UK demand
Today Ted Baker revealed the UK had generated particularly good sales in its third quarter, driving its 24.6% uplift in retail sales, while the US business was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chief executive Ray Kelvin outlines how the business continues to deliver.
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OpinionComment: Imagine if John Lewis found a way to wriggle out of paying tax
John Lewis came out swinging this week, claiming that the Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving UK-based retailers out of business.
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NewsBaird Group promotes Mark Cotter to chief executive
The Baird Group has promoted Mark Cotter to chief executive of the menswear specialist.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Which retail sales figures should we believe?
It is often said ONS lives on a different planet, as its Retail Sales figures are notoriously unreliable. But down in Newport in South Wales is the ONS starting to get its act together?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart's US business is back on track
Walmart has reported its fifth consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales growth, a sign that its US business is well and truly back on track. How has the world’s biggest retailer achieved this?
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NewsAsda reports Q3 like-for-likes up 0.3%
Asda has reported like-for-like sales up 0.3% in its third quarter for the 13 weeks to September 29.
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OpinionComment: Government backtracks on rationale for rate revaluation delay
The Government has had to backtrack on its claimed justification for the rate revaluation delay as we at Gerald Eve had predicted.
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NewsRetail sales rise 1.6% in October
The value of retail sales in October rose 1.6% year on year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsMinisters urged to investigate OpCapita over Comet collapse
Comet staff have urged Ministers to investigate the collapse of the electricals retailer and the role played by former owner OpCapita.
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NewsWaterstones eyes overseas expansion
Waterstones is eyeing international expansion as its turnaround progresses.