All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 11
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NewsDanish homewares retailer Tiger to open first Welsh store
Danish homewares retailer Tiger has signed for its first store in Wales in the St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for second successive month
Consumer confidence fell for the second month in a row as shoppers felt the cost of rising energy bills.
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AnalysisVideo: Asda crowds pile through its doors for Black Friday deals
Asda shoppers swarmed at its Brierley Hill store in the Midlands in the hunt for bargain deals on electricals shipped directly from its parent Walmart today.
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GalleryIn pictures: Asda's Black Friday promotion draws throngs of bargain-hunters
Asda is among the British retailers that have taken inspiration from their US counterparts with the launch of eye-grabbing Black Friday promotions.
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NewsTesco accused of squeezing suppliers to improve margins
Tesco has been accused of squeezing suppliers in an attempt to gain £100m before new regulatory powers come into force next month.
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NewsBlockbuster stores shuttered as hopes for buyer fade
Blockbuster is set to disappear from high streets as administrators for the collapsed chain struggle to find a buyer.
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NewsJD Sports posts third-quarter like-for-like sales rise
JD Sports Fashion has recorded a rise in third-quarter like-for-like sales across its fashion and sportswear fascias.
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NewsBlack Friday dawns as festive spending begins
An online shopping frenzy is expected to start on Black Friday and run into next week, resulting in record etail sales.
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NewsVideo: Asda teases shoppers with Black Friday TV advert
Asda has marketed Black Friday in the UK for the first time as it aims to entice shoppers with low price deals for electricals in store tomorrow.
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NewsIceland launches white goods site in tie-up with AO.com owner DRL
Iceland Foods has begun selling white goods online through a partnership with AO.com owner DRL.
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AnalysisIn the news: Richer Sounds founder Julian Richer profiled
The Richer Sounds founder has revealed his employees will inherit the business.
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News99p Stores considers property restructure to address loss-making stores
99p Stores aims to restructure parts of its property portfolio after facing difficulties in its Family Bargains business.
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NewsThe Co-op to start online grocery pilot this week
The Co-operative Food has taken its first steps into online grocery with the launch of a click-and-collect service.
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NewsConvenience store giant McColl's eyes float
Convenience store giant McColl’s is the latest retailer to eye a float on the stock market, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsMorrisons appoints former eBay director as first digital marketing boss
Morrisons has hired a digital big-hitter to propel the marketing of its online grocery which launches in January.
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NewsTesco completes sale of US arm Fresh & Easy to Yucaipa
Tesco has completed the sale of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy to Ron Burkle’s investment firm Yucaipa.
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NewsAsda finance boss joins Walmart and is replaced by ex-Tesco man
Asda chief financial officer Richard Mayfield is to leave the retailer in February to join parent company Walmart.
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NewsSignet posts decline in third-quarter UK like-for-likes
Ernest Jones, H Samuel and Leslie Davis owner Signet has reported its UK division suffered a 0.9% fall in like-for-like sales in the third quarter.
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AnalysisVideo: Argos boss John Walden on his new digital stores
As Argos previews its new digital store model, managing director John Walden tells Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald about the changes he has introduced.
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AnalysisVideo: How Westfield and Hammerson’s Croydon redevelopment will look
Westfield and Hammerson’s £1bn redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre was approved by Croydon Council last night.