More on Me + Em – Page 2551
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OpinionOf Chopin and McDonald’s
Retailers could and perhaps should do more to entertain their customers
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NewsAlexon appoints David Adams non-executive director
Womenswear retailer Alexon Group has appointed former House of Fraser deputy chief executive and group finance director David Adams as non-executive director to advise on its turnaround strategy.
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NewsFired Earth still loss making
Home specialist Fired Earth has continued to make a loss despite increasing customer numbers, its parent company the Aga Rangemaster Group said.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 10.5%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 10.5% last week to £52m, driven once again by the fashion department.
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NewsAndy Bond gets a Wiggle on
Former Asda CEO Andy Bond is back in the saddle as he takes a stake in fast-growing bikes etailer Wiggle
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News7 For All Mankind to open standalone London store with foray into UK retail
Popular US jeans brand 7 For All Mankind is expanding into retail in the UK with the launch of its first standalone store in London.
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AnalysisRetailers test online behavioural re-targeting
Targeting online advertising based on consumers’ browsing history is a contentious issue and for retailers there are both pros and cons to behavioural re-targeting
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NewsAmerican Apparel UK’s future in the balance amid liquidity fears
Restructuring specialists Hilco and GA Asset advisors are circling the UK arm of US fashion retailer American Apparel as the future of the retailer hangs in the balance.
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NewsStruggling Fat Face hit by another departure
Lifestyle retailer Fat Face has suffered another blow to its ecommerce arm with the resignation of ecommerce and communications director Dan Miles, less than four months after taking the role.
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NewsTheo Paphitis builds team for DNA Lingerie brand launch
DNA Lingerie, the lingerie retail business being developed by entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, has appointed former Schuh head of ecommerce Dan Lumb as ecommerce director and is expected to open its first stores in the spring.
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NewsIn Focus: American Golf Discount Centre
American Golf Discount Centre is the UK’s largest specialist golf retailer, the name inherited when Howard and Robert Bilton acquired their first retail store, having previously traded from a garden shed at their golf club.
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NewsAdams bounces back with new concessions
Kidswear retailer Adams has made another attempt on the UK high street with the launch of its first concessions under new ownership.
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NewsAppetite for grocers up despite FTSE 100 woes
As the FTSE 100 took a hit on renewed fears of a double-dip recession, investor appetite for food retailers was keener than for general merchandise groups.
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NewsOcado shares continue to freefall
Ocado has suffered a disappointing first month of trading on the London Stock Exchange, with its shares losing 20.7% of their value.
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Pawnbrokers continue to cash in with bigger profits
Pawnbrokers have continued to benefit from the downturn, results from H&T and Cash Converters indicated this week.
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NewsCity approves of Swannell’s appointment as M&S chair
Relations between Marks & Spencer and the City are likely to thaw following the appointment of Robert Swannell to succeed Sir Stuart Rose as chairman of the bellwether retailer.
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NewsClas Ohlson plans store acquisition drive as it aims to go nationwide
Swedish DIY, homewares and electricals retailer Clas Ohlson has laid out plans for a store acquisition drive to create a nationwide chain.
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NewsAga trials new store recipe
Upmarket cooker retailer and favourite of the middle classes Aga has opened a new format store in Sheffield as it aims to widen its appeal.
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NewsFreemans thinks big as it returns to profit
Home shopping group Freemans Grattan Holdings claims it has returned to profit after a major business restructuring, and plans to launch a plus-size offer for customers early next year.
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NewsAsda signals its intent to rebrand Netto stores ahead of OFT verdict
Asda has submitted planning applications to convert several Netto stores ahead of approval from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on the deal.