More on Me + Em – Page 793
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NewsIkea could axe 350 UK jobs in global restructure
Ikea has revealed plans to axe 350 UK jobs as part of a global restructure as it bids to cater for a changing customer profile.
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NewsSainsbury's opens 'experimental' new-look supermarket
Sainsbury’s has launched an “experimental” new supermarket format to pilot a host of new features including a food market, an Oasis and a frangrance section.
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NewsFarmers’ union warns on Asda-Sainsbury’s deal
A takeover of Asda by Sainsbury’s would hit farmers’ margins and could affect food quality and choice, according to the National Farmers’ Union.
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NewsKingfisher to quit Russia, Portugal and Spain in strategic refocus
DIY giant Kingfisher is to exit Russia, Portugal and Spain to concentrate on its main markets.
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NewsMatalan launches in-house user experience lab
Matalan has established a user experience lab at its head office in a bid to gain a better understanding of its customer.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: John Lewis and Sir Elton step into Christmas
Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis’ must-see Christmas advert, which this year stars Sir Elton John.
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M Home at Westfield London
H&M has opened its first standalone home store in the UK at Westfield London in Shepherd’s Bush.
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NewsAO.com shrinks losses and smart home drives sales
AO.com has posted reduced interim losses despite the UK market for white goods “becoming tougher than expected” as newer categories drove sales growth.
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NewsBonmarché profits fall as store sales slide
Bonmarché has recorded a decline in its interim profits as boss Helen Connolly says “weaker consumer sentiment and footfall” hurt store sales.
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NewsGoogle and NearSt tie up to push local high street sales
Google and retail tech start-up NearSt have collaborated to allow shoppers to get information about specific product availability at shops nearby.
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Retail VoiceFour ways to link digital and physical experiences
Bridging the gap between online and offline is all about giving consumers real-life moments they care about.
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Video2018's footfall trends and Christmas trading predictions
Springboard marketing and insights director Diane Wehrle provides an analysis of this year’s consumer footfall data.
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OpinionWhat Apple tells us about the changing world of retail
Part of me loved contributing to the ‘30 years of Retail Week’ video recently.
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NewsHut Group chair Richard Pennycook to step down
The Hut Group’s chief executive and founder Matthew Moulding will take over from Richard Pennycook as executive chair next year.
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DataBlack Friday 2018: Which retailers are doing what?
Black Friday deals are already underway for 2018 as retailers slash prices ahead of the main event this Friday.
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DataRetail weather: No need to buy winter warmers
The retail weather forecast from Saturday November 24, 2018 through to Friday November 30, 2018.
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NewsB&Q to sell stores for £125m to fund turnaround plan
B&Q plans to sell six of its UK stores in a bid to raise funds for boss Véronique Laury’s five-year transformation strategy.
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NewsEvans Cycles stores to be shuttered despite profitability
Evans Cycles’ new owner Mike Ashley has decided to close half of its shops despite administrators advising that “almost all” of its stores make money.
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GalleryStore gallery: Inside Google’s London pop-up
Google has unveiled its Piccadilly-based pop-up shop, entitled Curiosity Rooms, which will host a variety of workshops and events during its five-week tenure.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should be political – if they mean it
It’s been an interesting few weeks in the world of conscious consumerism.