More on Me + Em – Page 2571
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AnalysisPutting media at the heart of selling fashion
Displaying product isn’t enough for today’s fashion retailers, with compelling editorial content both online and in print becoming a vital element of their marketing. Lisa Berwin reports
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OpinionCouncils must invest in high streets or they’ll die
The pressure on budgets means councils are going to be tempted to wring every last penny out of their town centres. But ultimately if they fail to invest in making their high streets attractive places to shop, they’ll only have themselves to blame when retailers walk away
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OpinionBright young things
Understanding how today’s younger shoppers think is vital for success, says Martha Lane Fox
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OpinionGetting management succession right
What is unthinkable at John Lewis but almost traditional at Marks & Spencer? The answer is poorly planned management succession, yet succession planning is one of the most important aspects of business management.
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AnalysisRetail Employment Monitor
The British Retail Consortium’s new tool will analyse job figures and aims to improve understanding of the role of retail as an employer
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GalleryBase, Antwerp
Seen one mobile phone shop, seen ‘em all. As a rule of thumb this is not that wide of the mark, but every now and again you come across something that does makes you sit up and take notice.
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AnalysisSteven Round
He may have bought Robert Dyas back from the brink but the hardware chain boss tells Nicola Harrison why he’s more than just a turnaround specialist
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AnalysisA new lease of life?
Britain’s leasing system has moved in tenants’ favour during the downturn. With stability returning, Mark Faithfull asks if the terms of retail property deals have now changed forever
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AnalysisWestfield Stratford: John Lewis, but not as we know it
It’s two years to the week that the London Olympic Games start and John Lewis is preparing a store with a difference.
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GalleryJJB Sports: Playing to win
JJB Sports is trialling a new look store in Slough that seeks to do the simple things well. John Ryan gives the store a workout
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AnalysisA cause for celebration
For staff to feel the benefit, retailers must capitalise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrelllise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we introduce a wrapping service to our stores, and should we charge customers to use it?
How can we introduce a wrapping service to our stores, and should we charge customers to use it?
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OpinionRetail surgery: I’ve heard we are liable for claims by staff members for harassment where customers are the ones doing the harassing. Is this true?
I’ve heard we are liable for claims by staff members for harassment where customers are the ones doing the harassing. Is this true?
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OpinionFat chance
As the obesity epidemic grows in this country M&S is now trialling a clothing range for plus-size children. This is a very unsettling sign of our times and questions have been raised whether retailers should be offering such clothing.
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NewsTesco takes on M&S in back to school campaign
Tesco is taking on Marks & Spencer in the back to school clothing battle and has frozen its uniform prices to be the same as last year.
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Opinion
A lethal combination
Arnotts’ problems are a reminder that non-food retailers and property development don’t mix
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NewsSquirrel meat on Budgens shelves prompts outrage
A Budgens store has prompted controversy by putting squirrel meat on its shelves.
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NewsNisa-Today reports record turnover
Symbol group Nisa-Today has reported record turnover of £1.42bn for the year ending March 28, an 11.9% increase on the previous year.
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NewsFirebox managing director steps down
The managing director of online gift retailer Firebox, Christian Robinson is leaving the etailer after ten years at the helm of the business.