All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 55
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NewsMaplin secures £20m credit facility to fund expansion
Maplin has secured £20m of credit to fund its expansion plans for 100 new stores and an enhanced online retail offer.
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NewsMarks & Spencer offers free next day collection in stores
Marks & Spencer has launched a free next day collection service in stores as it bolsters its multichannel offer.
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NewsNew Look reassures suppliers over financial position
New Look has written to suppliers to reassure them of its financial position following speculation it could enter administration.
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InterviewQ&A: Michael Sharp, Debenhams chief executive
Debenhams today reported a 2.6% increase in total sales in the last year driven by strong international growth. Michael Sharp tells Retail Week how the retailer is achieving growth.
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NewsAsos profits soar as international sales surge
Pre-tax profits at Asos soared 42% to £13.2m in the five months to August 31.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke calls for business rates freeze
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has made a renewed call for business rates to be frozen as retailers face spiralling costs in 2013.
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NewsDebenhams ups online and international targets after profits rise
Debenhams has increased its expansion and online targets after it reported full-year profits rose both in the UK and overseas.
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NewsSainsbury's makes play for mobile market with new shop-in-shops
Sainsbury’s is to open mobile phone shops in its supermarkets as it makes a play for the lucrative market which, among the grocers, is dominated by archrival Tesco.
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NewsMorrisons lags rivals ahead of crunch Christmas
Morrisons has been outstripped by its rivals as competition remains intense among the grocers in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsJohn Lewis gives away Christmas annual
John Lewis has produced its first ever Christmas annual combining lifestyle features and gift ideas.
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NewsTesco kick-starts hunt for new central Europe boss
Tesco is on the lookout for a new chief executive for central Europe after revealing Gordon Fryett is to retire in just over a year.
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NewsBooths profits hit by 'intense' grocery competition
Upmarket grocer Booths has reported a fall in pre-tax profits after depressed consumer spending and “intense” competition in grocery took a toll.
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InterviewQ&A: Local government minister Mark Prisk on Portas, rates and Sunday trading
Housing minister Mark Prisk today unveiled support for 300 towns not selected to become Portas Pilots. Retail Week quizzes Prisk on town centres, business rates and Sunday trading hours.
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NewsAsda reshuffles general merchandise team
Asda has reshuffled its general merchandise team under new chief merchandising officer Andrew Moore.
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NewsFortnum and Mason gears up for record Christmas
Upmarket food retailer Fortnum and Mason expects an “unprecedented” Christmas after strong sales of festive items.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke moves fresh director Andrew Yaxley
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has moved one its key directors in his £1bn turnaround plan.
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NewsIkea eyes €50bn turnover
Ikea is targeting a turnover of €50bn by 2020 as the furniture chain eyes rapid growth in the next decade.
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NewsAsda warns shoppers over email scam
Asda has warned shoppers not to fall for fake emails that claim to be from the grocer attempting to collect personal information.
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NewsSimply Be recruits larger staff to make customers comfortable
Plus-size fashion retailer Simply Be is to recruit larger “empathetic” staff to help advise customers.
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NewsTown Teams to receive extra Government support
More than 300 towns that were not selected as Portas Pilots are to receive funding and support from the Government.