All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 57
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NewsTesco sells Fresh & Easy products in UK stores
Tesco has begun selling own-label products under its US chain Fresh & Easy’s name in UK stores.
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NewsMarks & Spencer criticised over 'real' women campaign
Marks & Spencer has come under fire after using models deemed too perfect looking for its “real” women advertising campaign.
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NewsAisle be back: Arnie visits Tesco
Staff at Tesco’s Welwyn Garden City office were treated to the sight of Austrian movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger marching down the aisles this week.
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NewsAllan Leighton appointed Matalan chairman
Former Asda chief executive Allan Leighton has been appointed chairman of value department store retailer Matalan.
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NewsMorrisons ditches Flintoff for Christmas advert
Morrisons has axed former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff from its advertising campaign this Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Enticing retailers back to big-Box units
A raft of administrations has left landlords with empty big-box units including some that are difficult to re-let. Alex Lawson finds out what can be done to entice retailers and consumers to them.
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NewsKingfisher boss Ian Cheshire calls for responsible retailing
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has called for large companies to do more to restore faith in business’ contribution to society.
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NewsRetailers face £175m business rates bill as inflation rises 2.6%
Retailers face a £175m business rates bill next year as the Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation rose 2.6% in September.
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NewsHomebase ad banned for 'misleading' shoppers
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned an advert created by DIY retailer Homebase after it concluded it was “misleading” shoppers over promotions.
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OpinionBlog: Walker's craic makes him top o’ the grocers…
A glimpse into the world of Iceland Foods at its annual manager’s conference in Dublin proved an eye opener.
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NewsAnalysis: Calver plots Mothercare turnaround
Maternity specialist retailer Mothercare is continuing with its turnaround strategy in a rapidly changing market.
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NewsWalker rallies Iceland staff in wake of sales slowdown
Iceland bosses have issued a rallying cry to staff to improve trading after a first-half slowdown.
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NewsSainsbury's steps up digital battle with scan and shop app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app which allows customers to scan and shop with their smartphone.
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NewsShutl secures investment ahead of US launch
Shutl, the delivery firm which offers super quick fulfilment, has raised $3.2m and is to launch in the US and Canada.
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GalleryIn pictures: WHSmith's pilot stationery format
WHSmith last week launched another new fascia, WHSmith Office to tap into local demographics and compete with rival stationery specialists.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to draft in 20,000 Christmas staff
Marks & Spencer’s is to ramping up its Christmas staffing programme, taking on 20,000 employees across its UK and Ireland stores this year.
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NewsAll Saints chairman Kevin Stanford exits
All Saints chairman Kevin Stanford has left the business after reportedly clashing with controlling shareholder Lion Capital.
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NewsDixons.co.uk online brand ditched
Electricals retailer Dixons is to close its Dixons.co.uk business as it harmonises its online and store businesses.
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NewsChain Reaction sales rise as Olympics boosts demand
Sales at cycles etailer Chain Reaction boomed last year despite profits being hit by investment in extra staff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Asda pushed profits up?
Asda today reported a 6% uplift in operating profits to £857m last year despite its new convenience store business running up £31m losses. Retail Week looks at the grocer’s growth.