All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 94
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NewsCostcutter acquired by Bibby Line Group
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has been acquired by financial services and shipping group Bibby Line Group, which already had a 51% stake in the retailer.
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NewsJamie Oliver takes final bow in Sainsbury's Christmas ad
Jamie Oliver has taken a bow from Sainsbury’s with a pantomime performance in his final Christmas television advert, broadcast on Sunday.
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NewsMajestic Wine profits up 20% in first half
Majestic Wine has posted a 20% rise in half-year profits as its customer base continues to grow.
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NewsLand Securities hails lock-in events a success
Landlord Land Securities has run a series of “lock-in” events targeting cash-strapped customers across the country.
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NewsBolland and King highlight changing shopper behaviour
M&S and Sainsbury’s aim to ensure consumer demand for quality and value is effectively met.
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NewsIn focus: Sainsbury’s
The grocer is pulling no punches as it pushes convenience, non-food and value.
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NewsMorrisons targets bulk buy payday offers
Morrisons is targeting payday wage packets with bulk buy offers.
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NewsSainsbury's set sights on Tesco territory
Sainsbury’s is to continue to target new areas of the UK as it aims to “give people a choice” that isn’t Tesco.
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NewsSupermarket growth slows as shoppers put off Christmas spree
Growth among supermarkets slowed last month as consumers put off their Christmas shop as they await a raft of festive promotions.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 6.6% in first half
Sainsbury’s has reported “strong” sales with underlying pretax profit up 6.6% to £354m, excluding gains on property sales.
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NewsAsda outperforms market for first time since 2009
Asda has outperformed the grocery market for the first time since the beginning of 2010 while Morrisons remains the strongest performer of the big four supermarkets, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel market share figures.
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NewsThorntons FD to exit next year
Thorntons finance director Mark Robson has left the chocolatier after two years with the business.