All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 72
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NewsIn-store experience becomes major focus for grocers
Focus shifts from space race to refurbishments in market share showdown.
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NewsPortas acts on 'gagging' clause concerns
Mary Portas has asked TV production company Optomen Television to review its contracts with local businesses in Margate after concern over restrictions on retailers.
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AnalysisHead to head: How the big four grocers are performing
The grocery market continues to be ferociously competitive with all of the Big Four winning shoppers from each other. But how do they compare?
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NewsThe Co-operative electrical sales rise sparked by revamp
The Co-operative’s electrical sales have rocketed after the mutual lowered prices and revamped a third of its departments.
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NewsSainsbury's sales driven by Jubilee spending
Sainsbury’s recorded a 1.4% uplift in like-for-like sales for the first quarter as Jubilee spending drove sales.
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NewsMorrisons trials Sainsbury's-style voucher scheme
Morrisons is trialling a coupon at till offer to rival Sainsbury’s Brand Match scheme.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s e-book acquisition mean for the market?
Sainsbury’s raised eyebrows this morning with the announcement of its acquisition of the 64% stake HMV had in etailer and social media platform Anobii.
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AnalysisThe e-book market: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s acquisition of HMV’s stake in Anobii has thrown the spotlight on the e-book market. Retail Week takes a look
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NewsPark Group reports leap in pre-tax profit
Park Group has recorded a 23% leap in pre-tax profit to £8.6m in the last year.
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NewsSainsbury's buys HMV stake in e-book business
Sainsbury’s has purchased HMV’s stake in e-book business Anobii for £1.
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NewsMajestic reduces minimum order for online shoppers
Majestic Wine is to reduce the minimum order for online customers from 12 to six bottles.
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NewsGeorge at Asda opens pop-up shop
Asda has launched a pop-up shop for its George clothing brand in London.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco reported a 1.5% fall in UK like-for-like sales today, in line with market expectation. The City’s reaction was mixed.
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke
Tesco recorded a “robust” first quarter as UK like-for-like sales declined for the fourth consecutive quarter and it battled struggling economies across the globe. Chief executive Philip Clarke was grilled by the press over the performance this morning.
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NewsTesco records first quarter UK sales fall
Tesco described its first quarter performance as “robust” after reporting a 1.5% decline in UK like-for-like sales.
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NewsNew Look and Asos deploy augmented reality campaigns
Fashion specialists New Look and Asos have become the latest to deploy augmented reality to engage consumers as the technology becomes increasingly popular among retailers.
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NewsGrocers vie for market share in the Southeast
Tesco aims to “unlock London” as grocery spend in the Southeast becomes vital in the war for market share.
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NewsVideo: Tesco launches retro Jubilee TV advert
Tesco is running a nostalgic 1950s advert over the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend.
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NewsCountrywide chairman Nigel Hall increases his stake
Nigel Hall has significantly increased his stake in Countrywide.