All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 61
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NewsMorrisons introduces new premium own brand range
Morrisons has launched a new premium own brand range, M Signature, which will replace its The Best line.
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NewsVideo: John Lewis launches new TV advert
John Lewis has launched its latest TV advertising campaign to promote its Never Knowingly Undersold strapline.
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NewsIndian foreign investment law relaxation opens the door for Tesco
A relaxation of the laws on foreign direct investment (FDI) in India has opened the door for Tesco to trade under its own brand in the country for the first time.
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NewsOcado launches DIY and car care lines
Etailer Ocado has launched DIY and car care ranges as part of its shift move from a “supermarket to a hypermarket”.
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NewsWaitrose launches new graduate scheme
Waitrose has begun a hunt for the Mark Prices of the future with a new graduate scheme launching today.
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NewsWaitrose set to look outside London for new 'dark' stores
Waitrose could become the first grocer to open a ‘dark’ store to fulfil online orders outside of London as the retailer’s online sales soar.
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AnalysisInfographic: Westfield Stratford City’s first year in numbers
Westfield Stratford City celebrates its first anniversary today after welcoming 47 million shoppers though its doors. Retail Week takes a look at the East London shopping centre’s first year figures.
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InterviewQ&A: Waitrose managing director Mark Price
Waitrose reported a strong performance in the first half today with profits up 28.9%. Managing director Mark Price tells Alex Lawson how the retailer has achieved success in a difficult climate.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership profits climb 60% in first half
Profits at the John Lewis Partnership soared almost 60% as buoyant trading and the growth of online shopping drove sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose.
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NewsNext reports rise in profits despite like-for-like decline
Next recorded an increase in sales and profits despite a fall in like-for-like sales in the first half.
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NewsAnthony Hemmerdinger rejoins Sainsbury's as business development director
Former Carphone Warehouse director Anthony Hemmerdinger has rejoined Sainsbury’s as business development director.
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NewsThorntons optimistic despite sales and profits fall
Chocolatier Thorntons has reported a fall in sales and profits as weak consumer spending hit the business, but chief executive Jonathan Hart expressed “cautious optimism” about the future.
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NewsAsda boss heralds grocery collaboration on youth unemployment
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has heralded “unprecedented collaboration” across the grocery industry to address youth unemployment after meeting Prime Minister David Cameron.
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NewsGarden Centre Group appoints former Virgin boss as chairman
Garden Centre Group, owner of the Wyevale chain, has appointed former Virgin Group chief executive Stephen Murphy as chairman.
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NewsGrocers face "worst industry conditions for 30 years”
Supermarket groups face the “worst industry conditions for over 30 years”, as capacity outstrips demand.
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NewsMorrisons to launch clothing range next March
Morrisons will launch its first clothing range next March as it bids to “shake up the world of supermarket clothing”.
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NewsAsda and Sainsbury's lead the grocery pack
Asda and Sainsbury’s continue to outpace the UK grocery market while Morrisons achieved the slowest growth of the big four grocers.
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NewsGrocery bosses to meet David Cameron to tackle youth unemployment
The bosses of Asda, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are to attend a meeting in Downing Street today to discuss youth unemployment.
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NewsBritish property industry calls on Government to cut red tape
The British property industry has called on Government to cut red tape and put weight behind planning policy which claims town centres are prioritised.
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NewsHeron Foods sales and profits rise
Heron Foods is to rejig its store portfolio as it builds on an increase in sales and profits last year.