More on Me + Em – Page 223
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NewsSainsbury’s boss apologises after deliveries cancelled over tech issues
Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts has been forced to apologise to customers after the supermarket giant had to cancel thousands of online deliveries due to technical issues.
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Supplier InsightRevealed: Four ways retailers can reduce omnichannel friction
Simplifying sign-ins, prioritising privacy and delivering consistency can all help build consumer trust and have a knock-on positive impact on a retailer’s bottom line
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Innovation of the WeekFootwear brand Veja develops Made in Europe range
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsExclusive: More than half of shoppers think supermarket loyalty prices are a scam
The majority of the British public believes that supermarket loyalty prices are a scam and that original prices have been doctored to make discounts look better, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisRevealed: What shoppers really think about supermarket loyalty schemes
Supermarkets have flooded the market with next-generation loyalty schemes to give back to their customers – but do shoppers actually think of them as a reward? And after speculation about their value, do they trust that the prices they see are genuine?
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NewsBensons for Beds back in profit despite ‘challenging period’
Bensons for Beds has returned to an EBITDA profit, despite what it calls a continued challenging market and supressed consumer sentiment.
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NewsFreemans launches first credit offer in 13 years
Freemans has announced the launch of a new credit offer, its first in 13 years, in a bid to continue offering value and flexibility to shoppers.
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NewsJD.com walks away from Currys takeover bid
Chinese ecommerce retailer JD.com has abandoned its plans to put in a formal bid to takeover Currys.
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InterviewQ&A: Haircare brand Rehab co-founders on the need for industry innovation
Retail Week speaks to haircare brand Rehab about its story and growth, and the need for innovation to solve the issue of plastic packaging in the beauty industry
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NewsNet store closures surge across Britain
Net store closures accelerated above 2022 levels in Britain but remained lower than between 2018 and 2021, according to the latest figures from PwC and Local Data Company (LDC).
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NewsWHSmith appoints new chief financial officer
WHSmith has appointed Max Izzard as its new chief financial officer, who will take over from Robert Moorhead.
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AnalysisNew John Lewis boss Peter Ruis on first steps to restoring retailer’s mojo
Staff at John Lewis Partnership may once again have missed out on their beloved bonus – for the second year in a row – but at least the famous retailer is back in the black.
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NewsAnn Summers names new finance boss as John Boyle retires
Ann Summers chief financial officer John Boyle is set to exit the business. He retires after 11 years at the lingerie and sex toy retailer, and will be succeeded by Kristina Moln-Page.
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NewsExclusive: Next Beauty CEO exits after nearly five years
Next Beauty’s chief executive Amanda Scott has stepped down from her role at the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPoundland to make TV advert debut
Poundland will showcase its new clothing, homewares and grocery ranges in its TV ad debut.
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NewsJohn Lewis scraps bonus again despite return to profit
John Lewis Partnership has returned to profit following a period of losses as it enters a year of “significant investment” to refresh its plan.
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NewsDeliveroo posts narrowing losses in ‘resilient year’
Deliveroo has reported narrowing losses and an increase in revenue in what the group described as a “resilient year of growth” amid tough macroeconomic conditions.
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DataRanking: Meet the UK’s top 30 ecommerce retailers
Asda, Next, Amazon and Screwfix have been named among the UK’s biggest ecommerce power players in a new report out today. Discover who they are and explore their winning strategies for sustainable growth
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NewsPrimark CEO Marchant: Belief in bricks-and-mortar retail ‘at the heart’ of success
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has said the fashion giant’s belief and passion in bricks-and-mortar retail “lie at the heart” of its strategy and success.