All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 74
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NewsGovernment to reveal Portas Pilots tomorrow
The Government will reveal the 12 ‘Portas pilot’ towns that will be used to try out ideas put forward in the Mary Portas’ High Street Review tomorrow.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts sales uplift
John Lewis recorded a “solid” week last week with sales up 11.6%.
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NewsBlue Inc thrives due to brand expansion and store acquisitions
The young fashion retailer thrived in the recession but times could be about to get tougher.
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NewsTesco revamps ready meal range
Tesco has unveiled a multi-million pound revamp of ready meals across all its ranges.
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AnalysisMothercare: What the analysts say
Mothercare posted a full-year group loss before tax and after exceptional and other items of £102.9m today while new chief executive Simon Calver outlined a three year turnaround and growth plan. The City reacted to the news
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AnalysisOcado: what the analysts say
Ocado forecast a 13% uplift in sales for the second quarter today. The City welcomed the announcement but expressed concern over the etailer’s long-term future
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NewsSainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
An advert for Sainsbury’s Brand Match has been banned after a complaint from Asda over its wording.
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NewsOcado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
Ocado has forecast a 13% uplift in gross sales for the second quarter, up from a rise of 10.9% in the first quarter.
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
Tesco and Morrisons continued to feel the pressure in a fiercely competitive grocery market and agaisnt tough like-for-likes in the last month.
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NewsAldi and Lidl branded 'irritants' to major grocers
Aldi and Lidl have been described as “considerable irritants” to their major grocery rivals as the discounters continue to perform well.
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NewsTesco chief executive Clarke forfeits bonus
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has declined his annual bonus after the grocer’s poor performance in the UK.
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NewsWaterstones inks deal with Amazon to sell Kindle
Waterstones has signed a deal with Amazon to sell its Kindle e-reader.
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NewsAsda reports 'gloomy' shopper sentiment
An Asda poll of its customers has revealed a “gloomy” picture with shoppers feeling pessimistic about budgets and spending.
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NewsMorrisons completes in-store bakery revamp
Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries and has introduced new packaging to display the products.
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AnalysisHow Facebook has changed retail
As Facebook floats with a valuation of more than $100bn, Retail Week asks what advantages the social network has created for retailers?
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NewsBolland bonus under threat as profits likely to fall
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive Marc Bolland’s bonus is under threat as the retailer’s profits are expected to fall.
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NewsJohn Lewis enjoys strong bank holiday sales
John Lewis enjoyed a strong bank holiday last week, recording a 16.6% uplift in sales.
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AnalysisSuppliers and retailers: The difference between partnership and confrontation
Suppliers are exerting an increasing influence over retailers. Alex Lawson explores what makes the difference between partnership and confrontation.
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NewsOak Furniture Land to increase store numbers
Oak Furniture Land is to more than double store numbers over the next 18 months after strong growth in the past year.
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NewsGeorge at Asda boss Andrew Moore takes on CMO role
George at Asda executive managing director Andrew Moore is to become the chief merchandising officer across Asda and George.