All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 93
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NewsTesco to launch Big Christmas Price Drop
Tesco will tomorrow up the ante in the supermarket price war in the face of “intense” competition.
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NewsKingfisher boss launches green task force
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire is to lead an independent task force aimed at finding new opportunities for UK businesses to drive green economic growth.
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NewsWHSmith launches social networking e-reader Kobo Vox
WHSmith has launched Kobo Vox, a new e-reader that connects readers of the same book via Facebook and Twitter.
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NewsFormer Ethel Austin staff miss out on redundancy pay
An employment tribunal has ruled that 1,200 Ethel Austin staff will not receive redundancy pay.
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NewsSignet UK reports flat third quarter like-for-likes
Jeweller Signet’s UK like-for-like sales edged down in the the third quarter.
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NewsSainsbury's contests Ocado bag tax immunity
Sainsbury’s has raised concerns over a new levy on carrier bags in Wales which does not affect Ocado.
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NewsRetailers pay charities to reduce rates bills
Retail property owners are avoiding paying business rates on vacant property by tempting charity shops into the units.
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NewsHotel Chocolat reports pre-tax profit jump
A jump in sales at upmarket chocolate chain Hotel Chocolat has led to a 25% rise in pre-tax profits to £2.6m.
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NewsFashion retailers set to sign up to Wembley City
Several key fashion retailers are on the verge of signing up to a new designer outlet in Wembley.
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NewsRetailers squeeze their suppliers as spending stalls
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, N Brown and Debenhams are reportedly putting pressure on suppliers to ease the pain of tough trading conditions.
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NewsIceland auction hit by delays
The auction of Iceland Foods has been delayed until mid-January, according to latest reports.
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NewsCollins appointed retail director at Waitrose
Rob Collins has been appointed retail director at Waitrose replacing Tony Solomons who will be retiring after 30 years with the business.
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NewsDeloitte forecasts zero Christmas retail growth
Deloitte has forecast zero growth in total Christmas retail sales as austerity measures finally take hold.
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NewsAsda launches new mobile app
Asda has launched a new mobile app which allows customers to buy groceries online and compare the price of their shopping to rivals using an iPhone.
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NewsGrocers focus on own-labels in the battle for margins and share
Supermarkets are setting their sights on own-label products to create differentiation and drive margin improvements as they fight for market share.
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NewsSainsbury’s plans first standalone pharmacy
Sainsbury’s is to open its first separate pharmacy outside its supermarkets as the grocer looks beyond traditional retailing and expands its healthcare services business.
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NewsSales rise at Ted Baker
Ted Baker has defied unseasonably warm autumn weather to report a 7.8% rise in group sales.
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NewsAsda on target for £800m sustainability savings
Asda prices could continue to fall in the next decade as the supermarket hits targets on sustainability.
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NewsVideo: Majestic Wine launches first TV ad
Majestic Wine has overcome the loss of its City champagne customers to gain new business and launch its first ever television advertising campaign.
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NewsFresh & Easy chief marketing officer departs
One of the original Tesco executives who crossed the Atlantic to forge the Fresh & Easy business has left the retailer.