More on Me + Em – Page 2855
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AnalysisStephen Marks has what it takes for French Connection
French Connection has had a tough time recently, but Stephen Marks has the drive to move the business on again, says George MacDonald
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Analysis
How retailers can go for gold in 2012
It might be three years away and the excitement has yet to get going, but the London Olympics will be a goldmine for retailers. Charlotte Hardie explains why they need to think about it now.
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Analysis
Hello sunshine: tourist town retailers should make the most of more UK holidays
The weak pound is forcing many Brits to scrap trips abroad while attracting more tourists to the UK, and retailers in the right towns can take full advantage this summer, says Ben Cooper
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Analysis
The foreign office: why retailers should support staff working abroad
Business trips abroad, often to emerging markets, can be daunting and stressful for staff who do not have the right support. Joanna Perry explains why retailers must consider their duty of care
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GalleryJessops has high hopes for its new-look London store
VIDEO: Jessops is hoping its refurbished central London flagship will provide a stimulus for wider change at the chain.
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Analysis
Keep the training on track
Recession-hit retailers still need to invest in staff to drive their businesses, argues Liz Morrell
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Opinion
Retailers have moved beyond shock and onto practicalities
Sir Stuart Rose said last month that “people are fed up with being fed up”. It seemed to reflect what many were thinking, says Ian McGarrigle
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NewsCompetition Commission to update on ombudsman at end of June
The Competition Commission is expected to update the industry on the proposed grocery ombudsman at the end of June, as the deadline for responses on the consultation concludes today.
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NewsPrimark pays out over alleged Superdry copy
Primark has settled a copyright disagreement with Superdry owner Laundry Athletics over its alleged copying of one of its leather jackets.
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OpinionRetailers must not break the supplier chain
Retailers need to ensure that they don’t squeeze suppliers until they squeak after a stream of bad press this week.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Making credit work for you
I’m offering credit to my customers at the moment but despite the interest rate coming down it doesn’t appear to have become much cheaper. Is there anything I can do to get a better deal?
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What to expect from battery recycling law
It has been difficult to find details on how retailers will be affected by the Government’s battery recycling legislation. What are the key points?
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NewsRetail sales fall in year to May
Retail sales fell again in the year to May after remaining broadly flat in April.
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NewsPrinciples administration leads to email deluge
More than 5,000 customers and suppliers of defunct fashion retailer Principles have emailed the retailer’s administrator asking to recoup money or redeem vouchers.
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NewsMoody’s downgrades outlook on Tesco
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded its outlook on Tesco to negative over concerns about levels of debt in the business.
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NewsSports Direct offloads JJB stake
Sports Direct has sold its 5 per cent stake in rival JJB Sports.
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NewsChapter 11 provisions take shine off Ahold’s US performance
International grocery group Ahold has reported that its US chains Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover delivered their best like-for-like performance “in many years” during the first quarter.
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NewsPuma to axe all but one UK store as it cuts costs after punishing Q1
German sportswear retailer Puma is exiting all but one of its UK stores as part of a major international disposal programme.
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NewsScarlett Johansson named as the new face of Mango
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been named as the new face of Spanish fashion chain Mango.
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NewsWaitrose improves growth
Waitrose is showing signs of combating recessionary pressures with growth increasing to 4 per cent in the 12 weeks ending May 17, following the launch of its value line Essential.