More on Me + Em – Page 2914
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Sainsbury's offers UK's first in-store polyclinic
Sainsbury’s has created the first supermarket polyclinic by opening a dental surgery at a store that already boasts several other health services.
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Grocers blamed for abandoned trolleys in UK waterways
Grocers have being urged to take more action to prevent supermarket trolleys being abandoned in canals and rivers.
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Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond's profits soar
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond’s profits jumped 19 per cent in the six months to December 31 as consumers sought alternative credit sources because of banks' 'inflexible' lending practices.
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Global sourcing: A source of concern
The economic downturn is not only affecting retailers’ stores but also their supply chains. Liz Morrell discovers how retailers can protect themselves from the risks involved with international sourcing.
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AnalysisTrevor Ashworth: Linking up the chain
The successful merger of the Co-operative with Somerfield will hinge, in part, on achieving an efficient supply chain. Charlotte Hardie meets the man tasked with the challenge
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AnalysisSharing the load: How retailers save on transport costs
In the current climate anything retailers can do to save on transport costs and maximise efficiencies will help. As Liz Morrell discovers there are still big wins to be had
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Logistics: Weighing the costs and benefits of direct ship
Direct ship — where suppliers deliver direct to consumers — makes sense for all concerned, keeping retailers’ costs down while allowing a broad offer. But such practices must not be at the expense of good service. Alison Clements reports
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Opinion
Finding store design inspiration in the most unusual places
It's high time retailers looked beyond their competitors for store design inspiration and spread the net further afield. There are new tricks to be learnt and ideas to take on board, if only retailers will look around.
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Bluewater sales and footfall up
Sales at Bluewater in Kent were up by 2.6 per cent in January compared with the same period last year, figures released by owner Lend Lease have revealed.
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Video: Retail Week's 21st birthday party
300 of the best-known names in retail celebrated Retail Week's 21st birthday in a glittering party at Liberty last week.
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Mosaic has three months to refinance
Fashion group Mosaic has just three months left to refinance.
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Primark like-for-likes rise 5 per cent
Value fashion retailer Primark has continued to attract cash-strapped consumers, generating a further sales rise.
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Retailers renege on VAT cuts
Some retailers are not passing VAT cuts on to their customers, a Sunday Times investigation has found.
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Adili reveals management changes
Ethical fashion e-tailer Adili has disclosed that its creative director and finance director have stepped down from their executive roles.
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Opinion
Brands and nostalgia: the new dynamic in food
Comfort eating has taken on a new meaning in these downbeat, recessionary times.
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Asos unveils redesigned site
Asos has relaunched its fashion website with two brand new departments, Kids and Designer, in line with its strategy to become an online department store.
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Savers calls on landlords to reduce rent bills
Value health and beauty retailer Savers is seeking concessions from its landlords in the face of losses at the 237-store chain.
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Retail sales up 0.7 per cent in January
Retail sales volume rose 0.7 per cent in January and advanced 1.5 per cent on a three-month basis, the Office for National Statistics reported.
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John Lewis sales continue to suffer with poor weather
John Lewis sales fell for the fourth consecutive week, down 3.2 per cent in the week to February 14, as poor weather continued to hit trade.
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Grocers accused of misleading labelling
Retailers are selling meat products with misleading information about where they are sourced, according to the Conservative Party.