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Analysis
In numbers: Supermarket Sainsbury's full-year figures in detail
Sainsbury’s revealed its full-year figures today as boss Justin King prepares to leave. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.
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NewsGrocery market growth falls to 11 year low as price war intensifies
The escalating grocery sector price war led to the market growing at its lowest level for 11 years as the discounters share steal continued.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s full year results: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 5.3% to £798m in the year to March 15 in boss Justin King’s last full-year update before he departs in July. Retail Week takes a look at the analyst reaction.
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NewsWiggle hires former Brighthouse director as chief financial officer
Wiggle has appointed former Brighthouse director Giles David as its chief financial officer.
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NewsCo-op board failures have left it unprepared for grocery price war, Lord Myners warns
The Co-operative Group’s outmoded governance structure has left it utterly unprepared for a grocery price war, reform champion Lord Myners has warned.
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NewsChinese etail giant Alibaba files for one of the biggest IPOs in history
Chinese online giant Alibaba has filed documents for its IPO in New York, which is expected to be one of the largest in history.
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NewsCo-op must instil radical change if it is to be saved, says Lord Myners
The Co-operative Group has been slammed for its “deplorable governance failures” that have led to “near-collapse” in a review by Lord Myners.
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NewsSainsbury's full-year profits up 5.3% as boss Justin King prepares to bow out
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 5.3% to £798m in the year to March 15 as chief executive Justin King prepares to leave.
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InterviewQ&A: Stefano Pessina on Alliance Boots' plans to acquire pharmacies in Latin America
Alliance Boots plans to buy two Latin American pharmacy chains - Farmacias Ahumada and sister company Farmacias Benavides. Retail Week speaks to Alliance Boots executive chairman Stefano Pessina.
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NewsShop prices deflated for the twelfth consecutive month in April
Shop prices fell again in April, driven by non-food, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) – Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Apple, River Island, Carphone Warehouse and more
Retail news round-up on May 7, 2014: Carphone Warehouse and Dixons to merge, food inflation slows, River Island withdraws product and more.
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NewsAt a glance: Alliance Boots' Latin American acquisition, Farmacias Ahumada
As Alliance Boots acquires two pharmacy chains in Latin America, Retail Week lifts the lid on parent firm Farmacias Ahumada.
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NewsTesco concluding major staff restructure to drive multichannel growth
Tesco is close to concluding a major staff restructure across its entire business as it seeks to fulfill its multichannel ambitions.
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NewsGoogle acquires UK retail forecasting firm Rangespan
Google has acquired UK retail forecasting start-up Rangespan for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsIn pictures: Premium meat supplier Muddy Boots opens first shop
Muddy Boots, the independent premium meat supplier that famously turned down a mass-market deal with Tesco last year, opened its first shop in London’s Crouch End yesterday.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality acquires rival's stores for £1.7m
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has acquired 26 stores from Bibby Retail Services’Rhythm and Booze chain for £1.7m.
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OpinionBlog: Rivals should pay attention to Argos' new home own brand
Argos has traditionally been strong in sales of home-related products, but its crown has slipped in recent years.
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NewsAlliance Boots to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America
Alliance Boots is set to acquire two pharmacy chains in Latin America, adding 1,400 stores to its estate.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.
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NewsHedge funds gamble on drop in Sainsbury's share price
A number of hedge funds are gambling on Sainsbury’s share price falling because they believe its value could be hit by the supermarket price war.