All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 86
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NewsHotel Chocolat to take dip in beauty market
Upmarket chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is mulling the launch of beauty products as it enters the European market for the first time.
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NewsAsda creates sustainability network for suppliers
Asda has signed a deal to increase sustainable practices in its supply chain.
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NewsWatchdog rejects Tesco complaint over Asda ad
Asda has been exonerated after a complaint from Tesco over a national press advert.
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Primark Northern Irish workers to be re-ballotted over strike
Primark staff in Northern Ireland are to be re-balloted by Usdaw over a possible strike after a “technical oversight” in the original ballot process left the union open to a legal challenge.
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NewsMothercare appoints Lovefilm's Simon Calver as chief executive
Mothercare has appointed Lovefilm International boss Simon Calver as its new chief executive.
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NewsDixons welcomes OFT warranty study
Dixons has welcomed the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) consultation on proposals over extended warranties.
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NewsTesco expands Korean virtual stores
Tesco is to expand its virtual shopping walls in South Korea to target university students.
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NewsAmazon considers first physical store
Amazon is to open its first physical shop as it looks to showcase its Kindle.
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NewsSnow hampers grocery supplies
Poor weather conditions across the UK hit grocery supplies over the weekend as retailers battled the snow and ice.
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NewsMyDeco chief executive resigns
MyDeco chief executive Nicole Vanderbilt is to step down and will be replaced by the interiors etailer’s ecommerce director.
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NewsGame granted breathing space by banks
Game has been granted breathing space by its banks after they agreed to revise the terms of the game specialist’s banking facilities.
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NewsElectricals fuel John Lewis sales rise
A strong performance in electricals fuelled a good week for John Lewis with sales up 8.9%.
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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NewsTesco expands international technology for F&F
Tesco has signed a technology deal to support the expansion of its F&F brand international.
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NewsOcado plots 'agressive' marketing push
Ocado is to embark on an “aggressive” marketing plan over the next two years to increase shopper numbers.
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NewsDiscount grocer Ugo sold a year after launch
Discount grocery retailer Ugo has been acquired by an unnamed retailer.
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NewsTesco moves UK operations head Robbins
Tesco chief operating officer Bob Robbins will move roles within the business just three weeks after it was revealed he sold stock ahead of a profit warning.
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NewsMorrisons acquires meat processing facility
Morrisons has acquired a meat processing facility in Winsford, Cheshire from Vion UK.The 105,000 sq ft site is a centralised fresh pork and lamb packing plant which has the capacity to expand into beef products and increase its overall production.The acquisition will give Morrisons greater capacity as it continues to ...
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AnalysisJason Gissing
He may be a former City boy but he shuns a pinstripe image. Alex Lawson reports on the Ocado co-founder and his new role.
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NewsTesco market share slips
Tesco’s grocery market share has dropped significantly in the face of fierce competition according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.