More on Me + Em – Page 244
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NewsSainsbury’s, M&S and Currys demand action from chancellor on business rates
Some of the UK’s biggest retailers have called on the chancellor to take action on business rates to save the high street.
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NewsPoundland yet to reach deal with 15 Wilko store landlords
Poundland has not yet reached an agreement with the landlords of more than 15 former Wilko sites, which it had intended to reopen under its own brand.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Asket launches climate impact receipts
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsIkea unveils plans for city store in Brighton’s Churchill Square
Ikea has bought Brighton’s main shopping centre and today unveiled plans to open a new mini Ikea store within it.
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InterviewInterview: Sarah Boyd on bringing ‘Sephora magic’ to the UK beauty market
At first glance, Sephora’s office in the heart of London might look like any other in the city, but upon closer inspection, you’ll find signs that you’re on what the beauty community considers sacred ground.
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NewsThe Range warns on outlook as sales slip
The Range has reported a decrease in sales and warned of a “severe but plausible downside” that could impact future sales.
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NewsRevealed: Retail Week Awards 2024 shortlist
The Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UK’s retail industry for nearly 30 years, have today revealed the 2024 shortlist.
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NewsVinted launches verification service for designer items
Online marketplace for secondhand fashion Vinted is launching its item verification service in the UK for designer items.
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NewsWHSmith boss optimistic for festive season as ‘Christmas always comes’
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has said its high street stores are “set up” for an increase in footfall over Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Amazon celebrates friendship in ‘joyful’ Christmas ad
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released ‘Joy Ride’, its UK Christmas ad celebrating life-long friendship.
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NewsUnder Armour lowers sales guidance after flat quarter
Sportswear retailer Under Armour has slashed its full-year sales outlook as a result of “challenges” in North America and flat revenues during its second quarter.
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NewsLidl rolls out body cams to combat retail crime wave
Value grocer Lidl is to introduce staff body cams across its estate of almost 1,000 stores as the crime wave afflicting retailers shows no sign of declining.
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NewsThe Works drops profit guidance by £4m
The Works has dropped its profit guidance by £4m as it anticipates taking a hit on prices to remain competitive in the eyes of bargain-hunting shoppers.
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NewsB&M raises profit outlook
B&M has upped its profit guidance for FY24, but said forecasting has been difficult against a volatile backdrop.
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NewsWHSmith sales and profits soar
WHSmith has reported soaring sales and profits off the back of strengthening footfall in its travel division.
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NewsExclusive: Shopify adds TrueLayer’s payments app to platform
Open banking payments network TrueLayer has launched its new payments app on Shopify.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis celebrates changing Christmas traditions in new ad
John Lewis’ new Christmas advert for 2023 “celebrates the joy” of both classic and changing Christmas traditions, with a soundtrack voiced by tenor Andrea Bocelli and the introduction of a new, unconventional character.
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AnalysisGolden quarter: How retailers are preparing for another cash-strapped Christmas
With the macroeconomic environment looking gloomier than ever, we spoke to some of the UK’s biggest retailers to get their take on whether this year’s festive season will be feast or famine.
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NewsOutlet Shopping at The O2 posts ‘strong’ sales month
Outlet Shopping at The O2 has recorded a “strong period of trading” in October as it remains on track for one of its “most successful years to date”.
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VideoWatch: The Works launches first-ever Christmas TV ad
The Works has launched its first Christmas brand campaign including its first Christmas TV ad.