More on Me + Em – Page 3129
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Opinion
Moss Bros in no-man’s land
Sometimes, a picture says more than any words ever could. And the photograph of the Moss Bros store on Oxford Street on page 18, taken this Monday, just screams desperation.
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Minimum wage hike to hit retailers
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that the national minimum wage will rise by almost 4 per cent to 5.73 in October.
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Ideal shopping direct: the city view
The AIM-listed home shopping group posted a 3 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to 6.3 million before exceptionals, on sales up 13.1 per cent to 96.9 million.
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Blacks unveils new look in London as it chases slice of fashion scene
Outdoor specialist Blacks has unveiled its first new-format store in London, in an attempt to push its outdoor offer into the fashion arena.
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George calls time early
It’s early closing for George after four years on the UK high street. However, it is far from surprising that Asda has called time on the 11-store standalone clothing concept.
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Moss Bros shares spike as offer from Baugur fuels investor fight
Menswear retailer Moss Bros was the week’s biggest riser as a bad-tempered battle for control raged. Members of the founding families, the board and associates of potential buyer Baugur all laid into each other, which can hardly be helping store performance.
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Waitrose mulls assault on convenience
Waitrose is considering launching a convenience store format that would pit the grocer against Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer and Tesco.
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Sainsbury’s to bolster Fairtrade cotton offer
Sainsbury’s is to double the volume of Fairtrade cotton clothing it sells and increase its range as demand for ethical goods goes through the roof.
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Gee family strikes back at McCarthy in Moss Bros war
Moss Bros director Rowland Gee has hit back at comments made by fellow board member Don McCarthy about family involvement in the business.
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TK Maxx takes first three units for HomeSense
Discount designer fashion retailer TK Maxx has signed for its first three sites to launch its Canadian HomeSense fascia in the UK.
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Fat Face shakes up senior team as sales grow
Lifestyle and fashion retailer Fat Face has reshuffled its senior management team.
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Fnac scours London for debut sites
French entertainment and electricals specialist on the hunt for debut UK store in London
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Wyevale sets environmental targets
Garden centre group Wyevale has finalised its environmental strategy, outlining a programme to actively run the business in a sustainable way.
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Figleaves chief slashes ranges to drive growth
The new chief executive of lingerie e-tailer Figleaves has cut its brand portfolio by a quarter in an attempt to accelerate its sales growth.
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Transport hubs in frame for Hughes & Hughes growth
Irish bookseller Hughes & Hughes is considering ramping up its UK retail business.
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Pets at Home to rev up store makeovers
Specialist retailer Pets at Home is preparing to ramp up the conversion of its stores to the model it revealed at Romford in Essex nearly 18 months ago.
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PC World on the hunt for robotics supreme
PC World has embarked on a search for a director of robotics in an effort to accelerate sales from cutting-edge products.
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Raise a glass to a Majestic chief
When Tim How became chief executive of Majestic Wine the Cold War was not quite over and Mrs Thatcher was still Prime Minister.
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House of Fraser unveils Westfield London plans
House of Fraser has revealed the first images of its 103,000 sq ft (9,570 sq m) Westfield London store, which is set to open by Christmas and is one of five anchors at the scheme.
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French Connection faces City microscope as prelims loom
The City will scrutinise beleaguered French Connection on Wednesday when it is expected to report disappointing prelims.