All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 14
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NewsSainsbury's launches video-on-demand as part of plans to ramp up digital
Sainsbury’s has this week launched a video-on-demand service as part of wider plans to ramp up its digital business.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: Chairman David Tyler on Justin King's future at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and chairman David Tyler today brushed off speculation about King’s future at the grocer amid rumours that the company has hired headhunters to search for his replacement.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in digital initiatives as it drives omnichannel strategy
Sainsbury’s is to step up its investment in digital initiatives as it seeks to position the business for an omnichannel future.
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OpinionBlog: Sainsbury's boss Justin King has delivered the goods
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has already been bombarded with questions about when he is leaving the grocer, and will undoubtedly face more throughout the day.
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NewsSainsbury's pre-tax profits dip while sales increase 4.3%
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while total sales excluding petrol were up 4.3%.
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OpinionBlog: How can the Ocado deal give Morrisons second mover advantage?
Next week brings Morrisons’ trading update and the expected deal announcement of a partnership with Ocado to kick start its food.com operation.
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InterviewInterview: Chris Bush’s plan to turn Tesco into a brand of choice
Despite the grocer suffering its first fall in profits for 20 years, its UK managing director is confident he can deliver on Philip Clarke’s plan to make it loved again.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's digital office needs to deliver true innovation
Tesco’s decision to open an office in London’s trendy Shoreditch in order to be part of the digital scene shows its commitment to become a digital leader.
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NewsTesco opens Shoreditch offices for mobile app development
Tesco has opened an office in London’s trendy Shoreditch to house a team of mobile app developers.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco needs to bring sparkle back to the UK
Tesco boss Phil Clarke was on good form yesterday, despite unveiling the biggest fall in profits for nearly 20 years. And while the numbers in themselves are horrible, what Clarke is trying to do is set the business on a path towards its next big growth trajectory.
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NewsTesco UK boss Chris Bush: I’ll rekindle shoppers’ love affair with Tesco
Tesco UK managing director Chris Bush has vowed to rekindle the British consumer’s affection for the grocer by making it the supermarket of choice rather than a default option.
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NewsTesco profits down 13% and sales up 1.3% as it confirms US exit
Tesco reported group trading profit down 13% to £3.5bn in its full year to February 23 as chief executive Philip Clarke confirms its US exit.
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Video: Tesco head of design on the stores refresh programme
Tesco has refreshed 300 of its stores so far as part of a wide refresh programme.
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NewsSainsbury's to sponsor British Athletics summer series of events
Sainsbury’s is to sponsor the British Athletics summer series of events, following its successful support for last year’s Paralympics.
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NewsWHSmith makes its first foray into China as first half profits climb 5%
WHSmith has taken its first steps into the Chinese market as it continues to strengthen its international division.
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NewsTesco etail sales surge as it vies for online dominance
Tesco’s online grocery sales are expected to have hit £2.5bn in its last financial year as the retailer pushes forward in its quest to become a global dotcom business.
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NewsFormer Comet chief Bob Darke to join Thai electricals chain
Bob Darke, the former chief executive of collapsed electricals retailer Comet, is relocating to Thailand to run 100-store electricals chain Power Buy.
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NewsDunelm reports Q3 like-for-likes up 5.2% following strong winter Sale
Dunelm has reported like-for-like sales up 5.2% in its third quarter as it benefitted from a later end to its winter Sale and an earlier Easter than the year before.
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NewsMorrisons puts 700 staff into consultation after IT efficiencies
Morrisons is understood to have put nearly 700 staff into consultation after it decided to implement automated cash-handling technology in its stores.
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NewsStuart Machin appointed MD of Australian retailer Target
Former Sainsbury’s and Asda director Stuart Machin has been appointed managing director of Australian department store group Target.