More on Me + Em – Page 2712
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NewsOnline spending to reach £120m on Christmas Day
Shoppers are expected to spend £120m on Christmas day in an online spending frenzy.
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NewsTesco starts online Sale early
Tesco launched its online Sale yesterday, as other retailers also gear up to start their Sales before Christmas on the web.
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NewsIdeal buys garden retailer
TV shopping retailer Ideal Shopping Direct (IDS) has bought a plant and garden equipment retail business for an initial £5m.
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NewsFootwear anti-dumping duties extended from January
EU Ministers today voted in favour of a 15 month extension to anti-dumping duties on leather footwear imported from China and Vietnam.
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NewsBorders stores to close today
Borders’ 45 stores will close today as no buyer has yet been found for the book chain.
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OpinionLots done, lots more to do
The property industry has made real progress in becoming more flexible over 2009, but a report from the BRC shows there is more to do.
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NewsLiberty attracts potential buyers
Several parties have expressed interest in acquiring famous department store Liberty but a deal may prove elusive.
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NewsVicar says "it's OK to shoplift"
An Anglican vicar has provoked fury after advising less well off parishoners to steal from multiple retailers.
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NewsPrivate equity bidders offer £800m for Pets at Home
Four private equity firms have each submitted offers of more than £800m for specialist retailer Pets at Home.
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NewsSnow disrupts online grocery orders
Heavy snow has played havoc with deliveries of Christmas groceries ordered online.
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NewsSnow hits weekend footfall
Footfall was down nearly 7% this weekend on the same weekend last year, with the wintry weather being blamed.
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NewsRetailers fear imposition of VAT on food
Fears have been expressed that VAT may be imposed on food in next year’s Budget.
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NewsLandlords failing on monthly rents, BRC survey claims
Retail property owners are failing to allow retailers to switch to paying rent monthly, the British Retail Consortium claimed today.
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OpinionChristmas market anybody?
Only three days until the big day and one of the things that many towns and cities have been enjoying is a slice of Continental Christmas Market fayre. Something of the kind can be seen in Liverpool at the moment, which has its streets filled with wooden chalet-style huts from which grateful shoppers are expected to stop and buy. Except that they’re rubbish.
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NewsThird record week in a row for John Lewis
John Lewis achieved sales of over £112m in the seven days to Saturday, its third record sales week in a row.
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NewsSports Direct broke rules, Blacks tells FSA
Blacks Leisure has reported rival Sports Direct to the Financial Services Authority for allegedly breaking City rules.
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OpinionDoes good food cost less?
Asda created a stir this week when it borrowed one of Sainsbury’s catchphrases. While some might view the theft of a strapline as a sin, having a giggle at Christmas is more important to customers.
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NewsFinalists revealed for the Retail Trust's Search for a Star
The Retail Trust’s Search for a Star competition is reaching its climax with the charity revealing its four finalists.
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NewsTheo Fennell looks to raise funds to help with turnaround
Luxury jewellery retailer Theo Fennell is exploring options to raise funds through an equity placing as turnover fell 20% on a like-for-like basis in the six months to September 30.
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NewsEsprit to buy Chinese venture partner
Esprit is set to buy out its Chinese venture partner as it looks to ramp up its presence in that market.