More on Me + Em – Page 6
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NewsAsda agrees sale and leaseback arrangement for stores and depot
The grocer has today [November 20] announced it has reached a £568m sale and leaseback agreement with two separate investment firms.
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NewsDr Martens sees full-price and DTC sales improve
Dr. Martens has posted an improved sales performance in the first half as its new strategy beds in, driving more full-price and direct-to-consumer sales.
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NewsJD Sports warns unemployment and volatile sentiment could impact sales
JD has warned markets that its profits will be among the lower end of market expectations due to rising unemployment and volatile customer sentiment among its core demographic.
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NewsHobbycraft reports ‘strong trading’ after loss-making year
Specialist retailer Hobbycraft is now in a position to “prosper” after previously suffering a fall in annual earnings, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsConsumer confidence tumbles amid Budget fears
Consumer confidence took a tumble this month amid growing speculation about possible tax rises in the upcoming Budget, the British Retail Consortium reported.
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NewsThe Retail Week Awards 2026 shortlist has been announced
The Retail Week Awards, which have been celebrating excellence in the UK’s retail industry for over 30 years, have today revealed the 2026 shortlist.
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NewsModella sets out plans to make TGJones ‘hub of the high street’
TGJones and owner Modella Capital have set out their plans to expand the retailer to over 500-stores across the country in a call with landlords today [November 19], Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisThe City’s verdict as Kroger shutters Ocado fulfilment centres in the US
Is the end nigh for Ocado’s blue ribbon international agreement with Kroger? City analysts seem to think so, after Kroger announced it would be closing three of them overnight.
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AnalysisExplainer: What are the implications of WHSmith’s US accounting blunder?
WHSmith chief executive Carl Cowling has resigned after six years at the helm following an investigation into an accounting error at the flagship US business. Retail Week explores the significance of the latest developments
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InterviewFit Collective: return rates are killing fashion retailers – and AI can fix it
Fit Collective was recommended to Retail Week by Rixo, and also works with Boden, Ro&Zo and L’Estrange
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NewsMulberry cuts losses as turnaround strategy beds in
Mulberry’s half-year report showed the retailer had slashed its losses despite a dip in revenue as it continues its turnaround plan: “Back to The Mulberry Spirit”
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NewsWHSmith boss resigns following accounting investigation
WHSmith group chief executive Carl Cowling has stepped down from his role after an accounting investigation.
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NewsRetailer payments back up and running after Cloudflare outage
Retailers affected by the Cloudflare outage are now reported to be back up and running following payment and checkout issues.
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AnalysisHow are retailers preparing for an AI Christmas?
Research shows that shoppers are increasingly using AI for product search, queries and purchasing, so how prepared are UK retailers?
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Opinion‘Buy something for 50p and sell it for £1? Retail today is much more complicated’
Retailers are good at buying and selling stuff, but not the technology that it now takes to bring a product to market, observes headhunter Clarity’s Fran Minogue
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NewsOcado shares tumble following Kroger fulfilment centre closures
Ocado shares dropped around 16% on Tuesday after US partner Kroger announced the closure of three warehouses.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: How shoppers plan to use AI this holiday season and DIY momentum
Next week is Black Friday and, as we showed in one of our Charts of the Week last week, there are some signs that shoppers could be holding back to make some big purchases during the holiday season.
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NewsVagabond Wines launches direct-to-consumer online platform
Vagabond Wines has launched a new direct-to-consumer platform, offering nationwide, next-day delivery for customers.
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NewsBuy It Direct CEO hits out at CMA approach to investigation
Nick Glynne, chief executive of Appliances Direct owner Buy It Direct, has said the Competition and Markets Authority “is wrong to name our business without giving us sufficient time to respond” to its latest investigation.
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NewsQuiz enjoys ‘strong start’ to the Christmas countdown
Quiz said it has enjoyed a “strong start” to the countdown to Christmas after its new partywear collection helped deliver a boost in revenues.