More on Me + Em – Page 973
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NewsSports Direct full-year profits plummet, new CFO hired
Sports Direct’s profits plummeted nearly 60% last year and the Mike Ashley-controlled retailer appointed Jon Kempster from JVM group as its new chief financial officer.
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OpinionKeynote: Generation rent and what it means for retail
In a world of millennials, boomerang children and generation rent, should retailers be doing more to meet the shopping needs of younger consumers?
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NewsArcadia merges bricks and clicks with in-store ordering
Topshop owner Arcadia has rolled out a new system across 1,400 stores that allows customers to order products online while out shopping.
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DataData: The world's most expensive cities for retail rent
London has been named the second most expensive market in the world for retailers to rent stores.
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GalleryIn pictures: The car brands driving mall footfall
Increasingly, the biggest car brands are opting to open car shops in regional malls, but is this a trend that is here to stay?
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NewsRevolving doors at Topshop and Sainsbury’s Argos
It’s all change at the top for two of the UK’s biggest retailers today as Sir Philip Green appoints a new boss for Topshop and Bertrand Bodson leaves Sainsbury’s Argos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What’s next for retail subscription services?
Zalando’s launch of premium service Zet is the latest retail membership scheme, adding to the proliferation of such initiatives.
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NewsAt a glance: Chinese retailer Urban Revivo
Chinese retailer Urban Revivo is setting up shop in the UK next year – here’s everything you need to know about the fast fashion business.
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NewsNew Topshop/Topman chief executive appointed
Arcadia has appointed Burberry’s chief merchandising officer as chief executive of both Topshop and Topman.
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NewsHotel Chocolat's Thirlwell predicts 'flight to quality'
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell insists there will be “a flight to quality” among consumers as uncertainty over Brexit and inflationary pressures ramp up.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Drama at John Lewis
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on John Lewis sending staff to drama lessons to improve customer service.
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NewsUK Government bans credit and debit card surcharges
Retailers will no longer be allowed to charge customers extra for paying by debit or credit card as of next year.
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NewsExclusive: Bertrand Bodson to exit Sainsbury's Argos
Sainsbury’s Argos chief digital and marketing officer Bertrand Bodson is leaving the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore of the week: Etude House, South Korea
Beauty retailer Etude has combined colourful design and digital technology to pull the punters into its main store in Seoul.
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NewsChinese fashion retailer Urban Revivo set for UK launch
Chinese fast fashion retailer Urban Revivo will launch its debut UK store in Westfield London next year.
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NewsHotel Chocolat sales rise ahead of expectations
Hotel Chocolat posted a jump in its full-year sales as the retailer’s new store format and products sweetened growth.
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AnalysisRoadtrip: Why retail is resurgent in the Midlands
In the third instalment of this year’s retail road trip, Retail Week heads to the resurgent Midlands and uncovers a wealth of retail opportunities.
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Retail VoiceWhy brands must fight Amazon's influence
Brands should adopt a more balanced, less Amazon-centric ecommerce strategy to succeed in today’s competitive market.
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NewsToday in retail: Can Zalando take on Asos in the UK?
As Zalando continues to add to its proverbial armoury, the German etailer is marching ever closer to a frontline battle with its main fashion rival in the UK, Asos.
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AnalysisProfile: Waitrose's foodservice guru Simon Burdess
As the grocery market rapidly adapts to changing consumer habits, Waitrose has served up plenty of food for thought with its latest hire.