More on Me + Em – Page 57
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NewsLidl reiterates support for British farming after Starmer/Trump photo op
Lidl has doubled down in its support for British farming after the prime minister and President Trump talked up their countries’ new trade deal at the G7 summit earlier this week.
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NewsHundreds of jobs at risk as River Island mulls store closures
Hundreds of jobs at fashion retailer River Island could be set to go, as the struggling brand looks to push through store closures and rent cuts as part of its restructuring plans.
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NewsMarks & Spencer tech supplier says systems not compromised in cyber attack
Technology giant Tata Consultancy Services, a top partner of Marks & Spencer, has said that its systems were not breached as part of a high-profile hack of the retailer.
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GalleryOasis store debuts in Manchester ahead of reunion tour
The first Oasis store dedicated to the band’s merchandise ahead of their highly anticipated sell-out tour has opened in Manchester
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NewsFlying Tiger teases mass openings across six new markets
Danish retailer Flying Tiger Copenhagen has teased the opening of dozens of new stores across six brand new markets.
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NewsUK retail sales suffer largest monthly fall in 18 months
May saw a drop in retail sales volumes across the UK, making it the largest fall in nearly 18 months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsAsos becomes latest retailer to close accounts with high returns rate
Asos has closed some accounts from customers who have a high returns rate, becoming the latest retailer to take action on frequent returners.
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DataData: Six retailers that can afford to raise prices – and four that can’t
If you were to increase your prices overnight, how might your customers react? Thanks to data from Kantar’s Pricing Power division, Retail Week can reveal what the consequences for 10 retailers could be if they were to do just that
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Opinion‘Online shopping is no longer exciting. Etailers will need to pedal harder to succeed’
Retail Week editor-in-chief Charlotte Hardie wonders whether the role that online purchasing plays in people’s lives has changed forever
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NewsBarratts Shoes makes online comeback over a decade after disappearing from high street
UK footwear retailer Barratts is today making a return to retail, over a decade after collapsing into administration.
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NewsSlight boost in consumer confidence due to brighter outlook on economy
Consumer confidence in the UK has edged up in June as sentiment on the economic outlook has improved.
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NewsRefy sales rocket following scaling of operations and market expansion
UK-founded beauty brand Refy has seen its sales and profit increase after a year of “phenomenal growth” in scaling operations and expanding to new markets.
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NewsMorrisons profits and revenues up as grocer ‘bounced back strongly’ from cyber attack
Morrisons has reported increases in profits and revenues for the second quarter, as it “bounced back strongly” from the cyber attack which threatened its Christmas trading.
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NewsCo-op secures new £350m lending agreement
The Co-op has today announced a new £350m lending agreement with six major banks, which it says reflects “strong market confidence” in the retailer.
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NewsFrasers pulls out of deal for Revolution Beauty
Frasers has pulled out of the deal for struggling cosmetics brand Revolution Beauty.
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InterviewInterview: Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley on being the right man for the job
After a busy six months since he was named chief executive boss Dan Finley gives us his first sit-down interview since taking on the role, telling Retail Week why he, above anyone else, is the right man for the job
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NewsWaitrose to open first new full-line supermarket in seven years
Waitrose has announced it is set to open its first new full-line supermarket in seven years in North Bristol in 2027.
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NewsMinimum wage rises and improving Gen Z outlook drive strengthening consumer sentiment
A rise in minimum wages has buoyed consumer sentiment, with the financial outlook for Gen Z customers in particular improving.
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AnalysisHow AO is planning to keep momentum with products, services, and overhauling mobile
Following full-year results of strong revenue growth and a record profit before tax performance, AO’s chief executive and founder John Roberts talks to Retail Week about its recent performance and the steps it has been taking to cement itself as a trusted, growing retailer.
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NewsPrimark orders staff back to the office
Primark has cut down on the number of days staff in selected teams spend working from home.