All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 59
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NewsAldi profits rocket as shoppers feel the pinch
Aldi has recorded a 450% rise in operating profit to £103m as turnover rose 29% to £2.7bn.
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NewsRetail administration levels fall but Christmas fears remain
The number of retail administrations fell in the last quarter however fears remain that Christmas could send a number of retailers out of business.
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NewsThe Co-op to decide on online grocery within six months
The Co-operative will decide in the next six months whether it will launch an online grocery offer.
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NewsDFS signs up to former Tesco chairman's digital receipts service
DFS has inked a deal with former Tesco chairman Lord MacLaurin’s digital receipts start-up.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What has Nectar done for Sainsbury’s?
As Nectar celebrates 10 years since its formation, Alex Lawson meets the loyalty firm and its founding partner Sainsbury’s to discuss what it has brought to the grocer.
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NewsVideo: Tesco technology chief sets out online grocery vision
Tesco chief information officer Mike McNamara has set out his vision for the future of the grocer’s multichannel business including “micro home delivery”.
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NewsOcado steps up price battle in bid to bag shoppers
Ocado has intensified its focus on price as it seeks to build sales and stage a fightback in the battle for grocery spend.
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NewsSainsbury's makes market gains during Paralympics
Sainsbury’s spend on the sponsorship of the Paralympic Games appears to have paid off as it recorded strong growth during the period.
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NewsAmerican Greetings boss bids to take company private
American Greetings, owner of Clinton Cards, has received a $580m (£358.2m) bid from a group led by its chief executive to take the company private.
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NewsKingfisher opens 1,000th store worldwide
B&Q owner Kingfisher will open its 1,000th store globally today in Poland.
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NewsHouse of Fraser positive after 'strong start' to second half
Like-for-like sales at House of Fraser rose 0.6% in the second quarter and the retailer said it had recorded a “strong start” to the second half.
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NewsThe Hut sales soar as EBITDA grows
Sales shot up at The Hut Group in the first half as EBITDA also grew at the online retail group.
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NewsTopps Tiles to hit profit target after strong fourth quarter
Topps Tiles has forecast pre-tax profit will hit analysts’ consensus of £13.1m, while full-year like-for-like sales are likely to slip by 1%.
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NewsRetail sales forecasts remain downbeat for rest of 2012
Retail sales growth for the remainder of the year is expected to be lacklustre following a downbeat August.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The Co-op releases graphic novel charting its history
The Co-operative is to release a graphic novel charting the history of the co-operative movement.
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NewsSpeculation mounts over Qatari interest in Sainsbury's
Speculation is mounting that Qatari investors are eyeing a bigger stake in Sainsbury’s.
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NewsCountrywide invests £2m in lowering prices
Rural products retailer Countrywide has invested £2m in “stamping down prices” to combat difficult consumer spending conditions.
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NewsMaplin hires new commercial director
Maplin has hired former Somerfield director Oliver Meakin as its new commercial director as the electricals specialist continues to bolster its top team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Philip Clarke updates on Tesco progress
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke has said there is “a long way to go” in implementing his strategy to revive the grocer’s core UK business but the project is “progressing well”.
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NewsPre-tax profit leaps at The Range
Pre-tax profit at value homewares and furniture retailer The Range surged almost 30% last year.