More on Me + Em – Page 403
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Opinion‘As Rowe hands over at M&S, at last it has permanent foundations for success’
As chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to leave the business, Marks & Spencer might finally be emerging from turnaround mode, writes George MacDonald.
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NewsLush stores remain open in Russia as Uniqlo U-turns and suspends operations
Lush stores will continue to operate under a longstanding franchise partner with a Russian licensee, despite the ethical retailer halting supplies and online sales in the country.
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VideoWatch: Former Nestlé CEO Dame Fiona Kendrick talks to Retail Trust
Retail Trust chief executive Chris Brook-Carter interviews Dame Fiona Kendrick, former chair and chief executive of Nestlé UK and Ireland, and advisor to consultancy firm Newton, about retaining female talent, investing in people and rethinking flexible working.
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AnalysisThe bonus is back – but is John Lewis back on form, too?
With profits at John Lewis’ department stores on the up and partners in line for a bonus again, just how bright is the future for JLP?
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NewsM&S boss Rowe steps down as Machin and Bickerstaffe take reins
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe is stepping down from the business after six years and will be replaced in the top job by food boss Stuart Machin.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon: Your exclusive strategic toolkit for the year ahead
Retail Week has relaunched its subscriber-exclusive strategic toolkit, Retail Horizon, mapping out the winning strategies for businesses in 2022 and beyond. Retail Week research director Lisa Byfield-Green explores the key macroeconomic trends that will shape the sector in the coming year
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NewsBoohoo sales rise as international business returns to growth
Boohoo has reported an uptick in sales, just days after Sir Brian Leveson made his final report to the board concerning the retailer’s supply chain overhaul.
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NewsJohn Lewis restores staff bonus and ups pay as turnaround strategy gathers pace
John Lewis has reinstated its staff bonus package after the business delivered rising sales and profits this year.
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Opinion‘Times of economic dislocation spawn disproportionate opportunities’
It may sound counterintuitive in an unpredictable trading environment but companies need to invest and innovate, argues True executive chair and founder Matt Truman.
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Retail VoiceHow to solve the retail technology conundrum
Making the right technology decisions isn’t easy with the digital sphere continuously shifting, says Roy Reynolds, chief information officer at VCG.
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NewsExclusive: B&Q launches online marketplace to create ‘one-stop shop for your home’
B&Q has launched an ecommerce marketplace as part of ambitious plans to expand its online range to more than 1 million home, DIY and garden products.
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DataData: Online retail spending growth slows in February
Ecommerce sales grew at the slowest rate on record in February, facing tough comparables from last year’s figures when the UK was in lockdown.
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NewsCost of living to climb again as more sanctions imposed on Russia
Cuts to imports of Russian oil and gas by Western countries in protest against the invasion of Ukraine will put further pressure on consumer finances.
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NewsGreggs boss Whiteside refuses to rule out price rises as inflation deepens
Greggs boss Roger Whiteside has said it would be “irresponsible” to rule out further price rises on products and warned inflation could hit 6% or 7% this year as ingredients and energy prices skyrocket.
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NewsD2C butcher Farmison eyes growth as investor snaps up stake
Online butcher Farmison & Co intends to accelerate growth after investor Inverleith acquired a majority stake in the business.
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NewsExclusive: M&S makes strategic investment in activewear platform The Sports Edit
Marks & Spencer has bought into activewear platform The Sports Edit as it builds its digital operations and strengthens its presence in the fast-growing category.
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NewsUniqlo defends decision to remain open in Russia
The parent company of Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has vowed to continue its operations in Russia as a wave of other companies temporarily suspend sales and shut stores.
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NewsGreggs ‘stronger and better’ as profits and sales climb
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has recorded an increase in both sales and profits in its full-year results as easing of restrictions increased demand.
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NewsMade.com losses widen amid ongoing supply chain challenges
Made.com’s losses widened as the furniture retailer reported in its full-year results that it was “adversely affected by industry-wide global freight inflation and supply chain disruption”.
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Opinion‘Seismic shifts accelerated by Covid will redefine retail in years to come’
Technology will remain key to retail’s transition in a complex marketplace, believes Erin Brookes, managing director and leader of the European retail and consumer practice at Alvarez & Marsal.