All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 84
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NewsConsumer confidence holds firm in February
An improvement in confidence about the macroeconomic environment was offset by a fall in desire to buy big ticket items as consumer confidence remained static in February.
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NewsTesco reshuffles marketing team
Tesco has made several key changes in its marketing team appointing Carolyn Bradley as its group brand director in the process.
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NewsTesco records lowest market share since 2005
Tesco’s market share has slipped to its lowest level since May 2005.
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NewsCo-op sales dragged down by former Somerfield stores
The Co-operative’s former Somerfield stores are performing poorly amid rising complaints in store and overcharging for products.
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NewsAsda poaches John Lewis Partnership director for CFO role
Asda has appointed John Lewis Partnership director of shared services Richard Mayfield as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsSainsbury's reshuffles senior management team
Sainsbury’s is to reshuffle its senior management team next month with several key shifts in responsibility.
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NewsFairtrade sales hit £1.3bn as Morrisons makes commitment
Fairtrade sales have hit £1.3bn with all of the major grocers backing the ethical sourcing movement last year.
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NewsTesco unveils next round of Big Price Drop cuts
Tesco has slashed price tags in another round of its Big Price Drop campaign.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker reveals slowdown in spending
The decline in disposable income has slowed down although family spending power still fell by £9 a week in January 2012, the Asda Income Tracker has revealed.
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NewsBooths appoints Dee as chief operating officer
Booths has appointed Chris Dee to the newly created position of chief operating officer.
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NewsValentine's fuels strong John Lewis performance
Strong Valentine’s Day sales fuelled a “cracking” performance at John Lewis last week.
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NewsPoundland pulls out of government work scheme
Poundland has withdrawn from the government’s controversial work programme after media pressure has put the scheme under the spotlight.
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NewsTesco online food sales to double in next five years
Grocery giant already close to controlling 50% of internet food sales.
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AnalysisIceland: Success in a cold climate
Malcolm Walker is close to winning control of Iceland, the business he founded. He tells Alex Lawson he is as committed as ever to the frozen food retailer.
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NewsIceland expands eastward with partnership in Czech Republic
Frozen food retailer Iceland has opened its first store in the Czech Republic and is eyeing further expansion in Eastern Europe.
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NewsVideo: DFS launches 'emotional' ad as it moves away from price-led campaigns
DFS, one of the biggest spenders in advertising, has launched a new TV ad that represents a major shift away from its usual price-led campaigns.
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NewsRetailers to meet with government over Get Britain Working scheme
Argos and Superdrug are to meet with government next week to discuss their involvement in the controversial Get Britain Working scheme.
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NewsTesco offers 'alternative' work experience scheme
Tesco has offered an “alternative” work experience programme after a government-led scheme received a storm of criticism.
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NewsOut-of-town shopping drives Christmas footfall rise
Footfall in the three months to January was 1.8% up on a year ago, thanks largely to an increase in out-of-town shopping.
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NewsTesco expected to improve non-food range
Tesco is likely to investment in strong category management across non-food, according to investors.