More on Me + Em – Page 2906
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Waitrose to up ante with value food offering
Waitrose is understood to be launching a lower-priced food range in an attempt to up the ante in the grocery price war.
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George Davies mulls clothing range to sell in indies
Retail guru George Davies is considering a return to fashion with the launch of a clothing range for independent department stores.
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Asda plans online forum to increase price transparency
Asda is gearing up for the launch of an interactive online forum to engage with customers as it continues its drive for “absolute transparency”.
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Rivals up in arms over Tesco planning victory
Rival grocers have hit out against the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s ruling in favour of Tesco in its appeal against the proposed planning system competition test
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OpinionRetail must play the long game
The free market model certainly has its benefits, but the recession is highlighting its limits too, says Mark Price
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OpinionSir Stuart Rose and Tony Shiret: the dream team?
Tony Shiret caused a stir on Monday with a damning note on Marks & Spencer.
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NewsMydeco.com launches discounted goods site
Furniture and homewares e-tailer Mydeco.com has launched an outlet site for clearance stock and products from defunct retailers to lure cash-strapped shoppers.
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Topman backs new music
Sir Philip Green’s men’s fashion chain Topman this week launched a music platform to showcase emerging and growing talents.
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Selfridges stays cautious with staff pay freeze
Selfridges is imposing a pay freeze on all its staff as the upmarket department store chain takes a cautious approach to costs in light of the recession.
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Build-A-Bear lowers its entry price point
Toy specialist Build-A-Bear Workshop has lowered its entry price point to draw in customers in the downturn, as it revealed a robust full-year performance.
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Hotel Chocolat reinforces top team
Hotel Chocolat has strengthened its senior management team as it seeks to expand its business despite the tough climate.
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Home Retail cuts 300 jobs at head office
Home Retail Group has made 300 redundancies across all functions at its Milton Keynes head office.
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Analysis
Customer feedback: Listen and learn
The voice of the customer is one that retailers are increasingly willing to listen to as service and satisfaction become essential. Joanna Perry finds out how shoppers are being surveyed
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Sterling's frailty poses threat to retail stocks
The impact of sterling’s collapse against the dollar threatens to end the retail sector’s share price rally within months.
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AnalysisWhite Stuff: Personal touch
How do you stop a store chain looking like a chain? Fashion retailer White Stuff’s quirky visual merchandising shows how flair can create unique shops. John Ryan visits its new branch in York
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Analysis
Nick Moore: In the hot seat
Conran Shop boss Nick Moore tells Nicola Harrison why top-quality furniture and service will survive recessionary times
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Opinion
Only well-led retailers will get backing
In testing times it’s human nature to turn to the knowledge and experience of leaders.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Recipease, Battersea, London
It may seem, from time to time, that Sainsbury’s front man, school dinner saviour and Volkswagen campervan driver Jamie Oliver is in almost every place you might care to think of, but the opening of his foodie shop Recipease last week added to this extensive list.
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Analysis
CVAs: An irrevocable split?
Stylo’s failed CVA attempt has churned up more ill will between landlords and retailers. And, as Ben Cooper discovers, the atmosphere of mistrust could seriously damage future relations
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Praktiker cuts worker hours in attempt to stave off job losses
German home improvement retailer Praktiker has introduced shorter working hours in a third of its stores as it seeks to cut costs in the economic downturn.