More on Me + Em – Page 379
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NewsPret a Manger sales soar boosted by regional store growth
Pret a Manger has recorded soaring sales, beating its ambitions to double the business over the next five years.
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AnalysisRetail 100: Five names forecast to have a huge impact in 2023
The 16 people Retail Week predicts will either be at the helm of UK retailers in the next few years or are already leading a burgeoning brand set to become an even bigger name
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GalleryStore gallery: Beauty Pie opens first standalone pop-up shop in London
Beauty Pie has opened its first ever standalone pop-up store in London’s Covent Garden.
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NewsExclusive: Burberry poaches Kingfisher sustainability lead
Burberry has appointed Caroline Laurie as its new vice-president for corporate responsibility.
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NewsPret a Manger strikes deal with Reliance to expand into India
Pret a Manger has joined forces with Reliance Industries to expand into India.
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Opinion‘Boots needs more TLC to create value, whoever owns it’
After failing to find a buyer for Boots, Walgreens insists “it is an exciting time” for the health and beauty stalwart, but without innovation and investment it risks falling behind, writes George MacDonald
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NewsBoots revenues rise across the board as Walgreens axes sale plans
Boots has posted a rise in sales across all categories, driven by market share gains in beauty.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can design director Ferrer lead John Lewis into a new fashion era?
John Lewis has appointed former M&S and Inditex exec Queralt Ferrer as its first design director for fashion as it seeks to compete on the high street. Retail Week explores what she will bring to the table and whether she can bring the department store back into fashion
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NewsHilco acquires fashion retailer Cath Kidston
Investor Hilco is understood to have acquired fashion retailer Cath Kidston, famous for its distinctive design.
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NewsFrasers snaps up stake in fashion marketplace MySale
Frasers has bought a 28.7% stake in Australia-based fashion marketplace MySale, which it said would help it clear end-of-line stock.
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Opinion‘How can you plan three years ahead in today’s topsy-turvy retail world?’
Retailers are now better able to respond rapidly and with more confidence to volatile conditions, says search specialist Clarity managing partner Fran Minogue.
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AnalysisResearch: Nike, Asda, Primark, and Loaf reveal in-store CX strategies
Retailers must seize the opportunity to create differentiated and compelling in-store experiences if they want to thrive in the future, 25 leading retailers and experts warn in our new report
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Report StoreFuture Formats
How are leading retailers and brands giving consumers the real-life experiences they crave?
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NewsH&M boss Helmersson names three key investment areas
H&M profits and sales beat expectations as the retailer achieved more full-price sales.
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NewsMorrisons blames ‘very challenging’ trading environment for sales drop
Supermarket giant Morrisons has blamed surging inflation and subdued customer sentiment for a drop in second-quarter sales.
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Retail VoiceFour ways to tap into the £1.8bn subscriptions market
From car clubs to chilli sauce boxes and computer software, the subscription model is on the rise. American Express sets out four top tips to capitalise on this growing market
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NewsOne-off lease disposal and surging sales behind jump in Mulberry profits
Mulberry has reported a jump in profits off the back of a one-off lease disposal and surging sales in the UK and Asia Pacific markets.
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NewsMoonpig sales and profits drop in first full year results since float
Moonpig has reported falling sales and profits in its first full-year results since it floated on the London Stock Exchange.
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Retail VoiceFive things you need to know about conscious consumers
It is integral today that retailers evolve to meet the demands of the conscious consumer. PayPal explores five key points that all businesses should keep in mind.
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NewsShop prices soar as inflation hits highest rate since 2008
Shop prices have soared across all the metrics with inflation hitting the highest point in 14 years, with consumers facing the biggest cut in income since the 1970s.