More on Me + Em – Page 386
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GalleryStore gallery: H&M and Ikea open first Atelier100 store in London
Swedish fashion giant H&M and Ikea’s largest franchisee Ingka Group have collaborated to open the first Atelier100 store at the Livat shopping centre in Hammersmith, west London.
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AnalysisAlex Russo: The man stepping into some of retail’s biggest shoes as B&M boss
Taking the helm of a business from an entrepreneurial founder is often a challenge. On top of that, new B&M chief executive Alex Russo is facing volatile market conditions that already mean profits this year are likely to be below last.
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NewsDr Martens profits surge as it upgrades sales guidance
Dr Martens has posted a surge in profitability and upgraded sales guidance for its new financial year as its direct-to-consumer strategy drives performance.
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InterviewTop dog bows out: Pets at Home’s Peter Pritchard on resilience, inspiration and agility
Before stepping down as chief executive of Pets at Home, Peter Pritchard chats to Retail Week about the highs and lows of running a specialist business, and how inspiration can come from anywhere
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Opinion‘Retailers must be on top form to ensure jubilee is not consumers’ last hurrah’
Retailers – grocers particularly – can probably look forward to a golden few days as the platinum jubilee celebrations take place.
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NewsShop prices soar in May but inflation to ‘get worse before it gets better’
Shop prices rose further in May as inflationary pressures took their toll on retailers’ margins.
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NewsFrasers rescues Missguided from administration as boss Murray shakes up leadership team
Frasers Group has bought collapsed online fashion operator Missguided out of administration for £20m.
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NewsB&M names new chief executive as profits come in flat
Value giant B&M has promoted chief financial officer Alex Russo to become chief executive and reported flat full-year profits.
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Retail VoiceResearch: how retailers are responding to the global supply chain crisis
Retailers see the global supply chain crisis as a long-term issue requiring long-term change, reveals TLT’s Perran Jervis.
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NewsIncidents of violent crime and abuse of retail staff trebled during pandemic
Incidents of abuse and violent crime towards frontline retail workers trebled during the first year of the pandemic, despite vast swathes of bricks-and-mortar stores being closed.
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NewsMissguided tumbles into administration as rising costs bite
Missguided has called in administrators after failing to secure a buyer.
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NewsTJX Europe names new boss as Greenlees takes on global role
TK Maxx and Homesense owner TJX Europe has unveiled two major changes to its senior leadership team.
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NewsAuthentic Brands Group moves into pole position to buy Ted Baker
The US-based Authentic Brands Group has emerged as the frontrunner to win the battle for Ted Baker and is being advised by Bank of America on a £300m deal.
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NewsSainsbury’s commits to £500m price investment as customer concerns grow
Sainsbury’s chief executive has committed the grocery giant to invest a further £500m in lowering prices as customer concern over the cost-of-living crisis increases.
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NewsRevamped Retail 100 will ditch rankings to reflect modern leadership
Retail Week’s annual celebration of the industry’s most inspiring individuals driving people, purpose and profit will return on June 16. Unlike previous years, the Retail 100 2022 will be a showcase rather than a ranking, with disruptive brands, sustainability activists and people champions recognised alongside a more diverse mix of c-suite leaders.
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InterviewInterview: Why Sach Kukadia’s jewellery venture is worth its weight in gold
In the depths of the first year of the pandemic, Secret Sales co-founder Sach Kukadia struck gold with a new business idea. He explains how 7879’s customers are encouraged to gamify the system, its sustainability focus and plans for future expansion.
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NewsM&S strikes healthy eating sponsorship deal with national football associations
Marks & Spencer has joined forces with the four UK home nations’ football associations to promote healthier eating.
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NewsMissguided close to collapse after winding-up petition issued
Fashion etailer Missguided is on the edge of collapse after creditors filed a winding-up petition.
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InterviewHow the Co-op’s Jo Whitfield is shaping a safer, more diverse sector
As Whitfield is named Retail Activist at the Retail Week Awards 2022, we take a look at her work to change the law around shopworkers’ safety and champion underrepresented voices
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