More on Me + Em – Page 2356
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NewsRetail sales values up, but volumes flat
The value of retail sales excluding petrol in May were up 2.4% on the previous year but flat in volume terms.
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NewsBlue Inc secures backers ahead of IPO
Fashion retailer Blue Inc will consider appointing advisers this autumn ahead of a possible IPO next year
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NewsBookseller The Works seeks new MD
Discount bookseller The Works is on the hunt for a new managing director
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NewsGame shareholders revolt over pay
Shareholders in entertainment specialist Game staged a revolt against the retailer’s remuneration stance at yesterday’s AGM.
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NewsAnthropologie gears up for UK growth
US fashion and homewares retailer Anthropologie has said it could have more than 10 stores in the UK as it opened its third shop in Edinburgh this week
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NewsAnn Summers moves into personalisation
Lingerie and sex toy chain Ann Summers has introduced personalisation software to allow it to make Amazon-style recommendations to its customers
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NewsPark Group plans expansion into Europe as web-based business
Voucher specialist the Park Group is looking to expand internationally as it transforms into a web-based business.
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NewsKingfisher targets aspirational shoppers with Polish revamp
Kingfisher is revamping its Polish business to focus on higher-margin, aspirational products as the DIY group ramps up its own-brand offer in the country.
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NewsMulberry full-year profits soar
Luxury retailer and brand Mulberry has reported a 358% rise in pre-tax profits to £23.3m for the full-year ended March 31, 2011 up from £5.1m in 2010.
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NewsProtesters win review over Tesco Stokes Croft store
Campaigners protesting against the Tesco store in Stokes Croft have won the right to have the granting of planning permission for the shop reviewed.
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OpinionRetailers have to adapt or die
The outlook for UK consumer spending continues to be weak with disposable incomes under increasing pressure, driven largely by the cost of living rising faster than income growth, which in turn is exacerbated by the threat of ongoing public sector cuts.
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OpinionBT Retail Week Technology Awards: IT's big night out
Last night’s BT Retail Week Technology Awards gave IT teams from across the industry a chance to shine (and show off their Scalextric skills).
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GalleryIn pictures: BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2011
Photos from the BT Retail Week Technology Awards 2011
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NewsOnline sales soar 18% year-on-year as £5.3bn spent in May
Sales online grew 18% year-on-year in May as £5.3bn was spent on the web.
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NewsScottish retail sales worst since 1999
Scottish total retail sales declined 1.1% in May, making it the worst decline since the survey began in 1999.
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NewsJaeger launches retail apprenticeship programme
Jaeger has launched an apprenticeship programme for employees in its retail business and national distribution centre.
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NewsEBay hires Cocosa marketing director to strengthen its fashion team
EBay has hired Cocosa marketing director Amanda Metcalfe to bolster its fashion team.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open home store in Ashford
John Lewis is further expanding its ‘at home’ concept with a new store in Ashford, Kent which is due to open in autumn 2012.
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NewsGame sales decline prompts downgrades from analysts
Game group like-for-likes dropped 11.3% in the 19 weeks to June 11 as the retailer was hit by a worse than expected decline in the games market.
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NewsArgos TV shopping channel goes live
Catalogue store group Argos has launched its TV shopping service, adding another platform to its multichannel offer.