All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 89
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NewsSainsbury's reports 'record-breaking' Christmas
Sainsbury’s has reported a “record-breaking” Christmas with non-food and its online business proving particularly strong.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2012
Retailers reveal the business resolutions that they will be sticking to during the good and bad of 2012. By Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys "very strong" Christmas
Waitrose has capitalised on a strong online offer to deliver a positive Christmas performance.
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AnalysisLucy Neville-Rolfe
The departure early next year of one of former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy’s key lieutenants will be the end of an era. Alex Lawson reports.
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NewsRetailers take longer to pay suppliers
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, Clinton Cards and Dixons have taken much longer to pay their suppliers over the last year.
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NewsJanuary shopper numbers fall
Footfall on the high street has fallen in recent days despite an initial flurry of spending on Boxing Day.
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NewsNew year grocery discounting begins
The big grocers are responding to a potential fall in January consumer spending with widespread discounting.
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NewsBlacks moves closer to pre-pack administration
Blacks Leisure has moved a step closer to entering pre-pack administration.
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NewsGrocery space growth rockets
Supermarkets have added space at an exponential rate since the start of the credit crunch in 2007 and expansion continues unabated.
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Sainsbury's celebrates 11 years with Jamie Oliver
Sainsbury’s has released a new TV advert celebrating its 11-year partnership with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
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NewsFoyles reports third year of profitability
Foyles has reported a third year of profitability, although earnings fell because of ongoing works outside its flagship Charing Cross Road store.
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NewsMulberry appoints new chief executive
Luxury goods retailer Mulberry has appointed a new chief executive who will join in March.
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NewsThorntons warns on profits
Thorntons has issued a profit warning after poor consumer spending and heavy high street promotions hit performance.
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AnalysisGrocers: The final countdown
The fight for food spend at Christmas is a retail battle like no other. Alex Lawson looks at how the big grocers are positioned for the last week of festive trading.
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NewsHMV vows to turn around its fortunes
HMV chief executive Simon Fox said “we are doing everything we can” to turn the business around after revealing a loss of £36.6m for the first half today.
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NewsSun European makes offer for Jacques Vert
Private equity firm Sun European Partners has made an offer for womenswear retailer Jacques Vert. The deal values Jacques Vert at £41.2m
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NewsNeville-Rolfe to step down from Tesco board
Tesco director of corporate and legal affairs Lucy Neville-Rolfe is to retire from its board after 14 years with the company.
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NewsOcado warns on profits
Ocado has warned its profits are likely to be hit because to capacity problems at its warehouse.
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NewsB&Q launches 'most aggressive' price campaign yet
B&Q has launched its longest-ever winter sale following a £60m price investment.