More on Me + Em – Page 2915
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News
Asos poised for childrenswear launch
Online fashion retailer Asos is expected to launch its childrenswear business, called Little Asos, this afternoon.
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Banks compete to sell former Baugur stake in Iceland
Icelandic bank Landsbanki is understood to have held a beauty parade of investment banks vying to run the sale of a stake in frozen food retailer Iceland.
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Asda eyes Irish web move to cash in on pound's slump
Grocery giant Asda is investigating opportunities for its online business to take advantage of the boom in cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland.
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Ex-John Lewis boss Luke Mayhew is new BRC chair
Former John Lewis managing director Luke Mayhew has been appointed chairman of industry association the British Retail Consortium.
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New brands the way forward for Bhs, says Sir Philip Green
Sir Philip Green has said that he believes incorporating external brands is the future direction for department stores, as he plots to up the fashion stakes at his Bhs chain.
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Opinion
Getting JJB match-fit again
Like Didier Drogba, sports retailer JJB has spent more time on the bench than in competition of late. Once hailed as a premiership business, JJB has been teetering on the brink of permanent relegation for several seasons – outplayed by rivals such as Sports Direct and top of the league ...
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Mamas & Papas to focus expansion on city centres
Mamas & Papas is to focus on city centre locations for expansion following the opening of its second new-look city centre store format in Westfield London last week.
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NewsTrading Bargains: The Range owner to sell MFI stock in temporary outlets
Retail tycoon Chris Dawson, owner of The Range, has opened a raft of temporary stores under the new fascia Trading Bargains to trade stock bought after the collapse of MFI.
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Shannon reveals grand plan for Adams’ revival
Fashion entrepreneur John Shannon has outlined his plans for Adams after buying the childrenswear chain out of administration.
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Selfridges consults with staff in drive for efficiency
Iconic department store Selfridges has begun a consultation with almost 10 per cent of its 400-strong head office staff as it restructures to ensure continued momentum.
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Parchment faces wind-up call over rents
Gifts and stationery retailer Parchment has had a petition brought against it to wind up the company. Mourant & Co Trustees filed the document at the High Court on January 25.
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Analysis
Robert Bensoussan: In at the steep end
Robert Bensoussan remains unruffled by the recession. He tells Charlotte Hardie why this is as good a time as any to have bought high-end fashion label LK Bennett
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AnalysisCustomer Service: Attention to e-tail
Retailers’ websites are increasingly offering consumers advice before they buy. But how good are retailers at replicating in-store product advice online? Joanna Perry finds out
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Analysis
Euan Sutherland: Home improvement
As B&Q celebrates turning 40, Nicola Harrison talks to boss Euan Sutherland about his master plan to revitalise the brand
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Gallery
Store of the week: Joules, Cheltenham
We’re all familiar with stores that offer shoppers a particular view. Normally carrying the lifestyle tag, these are shops that invite their customers to be part of a club that will be readily recognised by those who are members and, equally, those who are not but might like to be.
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News
Waitrose boss vows to trump M&S food sales
Waitrose boss Mark Price has thrown down the gauntlet to Marks & Spencer, vowing to overtake Sir Stuart Rose’s food business in terms of sales this year.
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NewsMore active role for Theo Paphitis as Rose Foster leaves La Senza
La Senza chief executive Rose Foster has left the lingerie chain less than two years after being drafted in to spearhead its turnaround.
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Conran Shop reaffirms growth plans as sales soar
The Conran Shop is bucking the downward trend in the furniture sector with orders for the year to date rocketing 35 per cent since last April. The company is planning further international expansion.
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Topps Tiles ‘not shaken’ by insurer
The withdrawal of credit insurance from suppliers to Topps Tiles will not affect trading performance, the retailer’s management insisted.
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Liberty unveils look of its renaissance
Luxury department store Liberty has unveiled its new look as it embarks on its “Retail Renaissance”.