More on Me + Em – Page 314
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NewsJohn Lewis new CEO tells staff they must change business model ‘at pace’
New John Lewis Partnership chief executive Nish Kankiwala has told staff that the business model will have to be reformed “at pace”.
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NewsIkea’s property arm buys Parisian shopping centre to expand Livat format
Ikea’s property arm Ingka Centres has confirmed its acquisition of the Italie Deux shopping centre in Paris from retail property giant Hammerson, as well as its high-street extension Italik and the Apollo office complex.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop to open flagship on Oxford Street
The Fragrance Shop will open its newest flagship at 70-88 Oxford Street this summer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer hits out at ‘inaccurate’ reports of head office job cuts
Marks & Spencer has dismissed a report that it will cut hundreds of jobs at its London head office as “simply inaccurate”.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Winners will balance retail detail with the big picture
Our mid-year update to Retail Horizon 2023 – presented for the first time at Retail Week Live – explores the key trends shaping the retail sector.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: H&M expands its plus-size offering in the US
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2023: Mid-year update
Retail Horizon offers a reference point against which to sense-check strategic thinking for you and your teams, with the ultimate mission of fostering decision simplicity in an increasingly complex world.
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NewsAmazon workers announce six new strike dates
Amazon workers are set to strike again as the ongoing battle for a pay rise to £15 an hour and better working conditions continues.
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GalleryStore gallery: WHSmith opens Curi.o.city stores at London Gatwick Airport
WHSmith has unveiled its first two concept stores under its new Curi.o.city brand at London Gatwick Airport.
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NewsOcado triumphs in High Court patents dispute
Ocado has seen off claims from an international rival that alleged it had stolen several of its technological inventions.
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NewsHolland & Barrett becomes latest retailer to increase staff pay
Holland & Barrett has announced a 9% pay rise for store employees, increasing the hourly pay from £10.05 to £11, starting April 1.
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NewsSeasalt launches resale platform with sustainability specialist Reskinned
Cornish fashion brand Seasalt has announced the launch of a resale platform with sustainable pre-loved repair and resale specialist Reskinned.
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NewsTesco raises online minimum spend threshold
Tesco has made changes to its online order terms, including raising the minimum spend customers must reach for delivery by £10.
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AnalysisRetail Week Award for Lifetime Achievement: Jacqueline Gold
This year we have made a very special, one-off award to commemorate and celebrate the life of Jacqueline Gold.
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InterviewHow Retail Leader of the Year Carl Cowling piloted WHSmith to new heights
As WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling wins the Salesforce Retail Leader of the Year Award, we meet the man who led the high street and travel specialist to not just survive but thrive following the pandemic
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AnalysisRetail Week Awards 2023: The winners
Retail Week’s annual celebration of UK retail at the top of its game.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2023: Lessons from the next generation of retailers and consumers
Reporting by Ritika Bhoora, Ellis Hawthorne, George MacDonald, Megan Robinson, Hugh Radojev
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NewsMorrisons sales return to growth as it opens 500th c-store
Morrisons has reported a return to sales growth in the first quarter as it marked the opening of its 500th convenience store.
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NewsPrimark announces pay increase for UK staff
Primark is to increase the hourly wage of its retail assistants across the UK, meaning around 26,000 colleagues will receive an average pay rise of 12%.
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NewsSweaty Betty announces job cuts as it looks to fuel long-term growth
US-based Wolverine Worldwide, which also owns Merrell, Sperry and Hush Puppies, has announced job cuts at Sweaty Betty to safeguard its long-term growth.