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Sobeys’ chief exec to retire
Grocery retailer Sobeys’ chief executive Bill McEwan will retire during the next financial year for health reasons. A search for his successor is currently under way. McEwan has been president and chief executive of the retailer since 2000, and will remain in the role until a successful transition is made. ...
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Seven & I to enter Russian market
Japan-based Seven & I plans to enter the Russian market. The convenience store group is expected to set up a joint venture or franchise agreement with local partners, however, it has not yet commented on the development. Russian Franchising Association head Yuri Mickle said: “We have studied the strategy of ...
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36.6 to convert stores to discount-oriented format
Pharmacy Chain 36.6 intends to convert half of its stores to a discount-oriented format in order to increase customer traffic by 30%. In the first half of 2012, stores in low-income regions will reportedly be remodelled under the banner Pharmacy Warehouse. The product assortment will remain the same, but prices ...
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Walmart Canada sets out ambitious expansion schedule
Walmart Canada has set out an ambitious expansion schedule for its 2012 financial year in which it hopes to complete a company record of at least 73 new projects. The various initiatives include building new stores and expanding, remodelling or relocating existing outlets. The retailer currently operates 333 stores, including ...
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OpinionTailor your supply chain solutions
As retailers demand continued improvements in supply chain efficiencies we need to ensure as a developer that we are delivering cost-effective warehouse solutions while maintaining the same level of quality and service we have made our name for.
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NewsFeather & Black launches transactional mobile site
Feather & Black has launched a transactional mobile website.
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NewsSwarovski reveals plans for lola&grace
Swarovski has revealed details of its new lola&grace brand, aimed at a “younger, trend-led” audience.
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AnalysisSchlecker insolvent after it fails to secure funding
Schlecker, which as recently as 2009 was by far Germany’s largest drugstore retailer, has filed for insolvency after negotiations for interim financing failed.
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NewsHotel Chocolat set to thrive as advocacy drives sales
Hotel Chocolat, which was ranked Britain’s most advocated brand, is well positioned to win the battle for spend this year as brand loyalty becomes a key driver for sales this year.
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NewsInflation falls to 14 month low in January
Inflation fell sharply in January as the impact of last year’s VAT rise annualised.
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NewsDFS recruits BBC marketing boss
DFS has appointed BBC marketing director Helen Normoyle as chief marketing officer.
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NewsThe Body Shop records 'solid' growth
The Body Shop enjoyed a 4.2% increase in like-for-like sales growth in 2011 following a “militant” approach to innovation.
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NewsConcern for Peacocks grows as one bidder remains
Concern is growing for up to 9,000 Peacocks jobs as only one bidder remains in the race to buy the collapsed value retailer.
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NewsCarpetright shares rise on privatisation speculation
Carpetright shares have shot up following reports that founder Lord Harris is planning to take the retailer private.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board
Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.
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OpinionTime to boost business, not bash it
Stephen Robertson is Director-General of the British Retail Consortium. His career spans 14 years on the boards of major UK retailers.
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NewsLakeland to introduce contactless payment
Lakeland is to introduce contactless payment in all of its stores this summer.
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NewsBrandAlley to double mobile sales with site launch
BrandAlley has launched its first mobile-friendly site as it plans to double sales via mobile this year.
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NewsRiver Island's UK production contributes to bestsellers
River Island’s move to up its UK production has helped it put new product in-store quicker and contributed to bestsellers, according to reports.
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NewsThe Co-op set to launch in-store food magazine
The Co-operative Food to launch a new in-store magazine alongside a digital edition next month.