More on Me + Em – Page 3081
-
Opinion
Let’s not lose sight of those who matter most
The UK’s biggest grocers were summoned to Downing Street yesterday by Chancellor Alistair Darling to discuss soaring food prices.
-
News
Safeway to muscle in on convenience in US
Safeway has become the latest US grocer to make its bid for a slice of the country’s emerging convenience market by launching smaller-format stores.
-
News
Maxeda beats market with impressive year-end profits
Maxeda, the private equity-backed Dutch store group run by former Asda boss Tony DeNunzio, has posted a surge in profits and expects to weather more difficult trading conditions.
-
AnalysisThe weirdest jobs in retail
From professional pet food tasters to the man who makes a living blowing up toasters, Charlotte Dennis-Jones talks to the people with the most unusual jobs in retail
-
AnalysisHomeSense: No-nonsense format could do well in tough times
The arrival of TJX’s HomeSense in the UK might appear untimely, but the no-nonsense format could do well in tough times. John Ryan samples the latest addition in Bristol
-
News
Marks chases higher spend as profits rise
Marks & Spencer is to focus on expanding its upmarket fashion ranges to redress the balance after the proportion of products sold at opening price points more than doubled in three years.
-
NewsDeals breathe life into ailing value market
The reshaping of the embattled value sector began this week with two key deals.
-
NewsFocus to shrink 40 stores in turnaround plan
DIY retailer Focus is to downsize approximately 40 of its 176 stores as chief executive Bill Grimsey steers the business into the next phase of its recovery plan.
-
NewsNightmare in Knightsbridge
Harvey Nichols boss Joseph Wan’s worst fears have been realised after sales growth at the luxury retailer stalled following tax changes that affected its wealthiest foreign customers.
-
AnalysisLeicester: Time to mix it up
Never one of the UK’s more glamorous retail destinations, Leicester is about to have its shopping offer transformed. Ben Cooper visits the city to find out what is so different about its scheme
-
Opinion
The Retail Week – May 23, 2008
Marks & Spencer’s decision to stock well-known brands such as Heinz Tomato Ketchup was good for a headline, but will it make much difference to the retailer’s food business?
-
Analysis
She’s the one
Women represent less than a fifth of the IT workforce, and correcting the gender imbalance could pave the way for a whole new culture, writes Alison Clements
-
Opinion
Surviving the squeeze by offering good value
I’m pleased to say that the financial year ended with a flurry over Easter in Minehead. As a result, our year-end figures were up on last year, which is great news given the tough start we’ve all had to 2008.
-
News
ONS retail sales growth slows
Sales volume growth has slowed over the past three months as the household sector reported the largest fall in sales volumes for three years.
-
Analysis
Learning curve
Plans to raise the school leaving age to 18 will have huge implications for retailers that employ teenage staff, says Katie Kilgallen, and they need to start preparing for the changes now
-
News
John Lewis sales slide
John Lewis has suffered a fall in sales after a taxing week when home sales dwindled.
-
NewsJobs slashed at MK One
About half of head office jobs have been slashed at fashion chain MK One after it was put into administration this week.
-
News
Health and beauty retailers poised for record year
Health and beauty retailers are likely to enjoy their best growth in a decade this year, despite the wider consumer slowdown.
-
News
Credit Suisse cuts ties with Sports Direct
Investment bank Credit Suisse has ended its relationship with Sports Direct as corporate broker.
-
News
Woolworths to sell stake in 2entertain
Woolworths has appointed UBS to sell its stake in DVD publisher 2entertain.