All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 16
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NewsMcKesson strikes $8.3bn deal for Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio
Lloydspharmacy owner Celesio has been acquired by US drug wholesaler McKesson for $8.3bn (£5.12bn) including debt.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strongest week of second half
John Lewis enjoyed its strongest week of the second half, which began on July 28, last week as sales rose 8.4% on last year.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out click-and-collect roll service for John Lewis products
Waitrose has stepped up the roll out of its click-and-collect service for John Lewis online orders ahead of the crucial festive season.
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NewsTopshop opens in Paris' Galeries Lafayette
Topshop is to open in France today with a concession in the upmarket Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris.
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NewsTesco eyes global fashion dominance for F&F brand
Tesco has unveiled audacious ambitions to be “the world’s leading retailer for affordable fashion” that will take it toe-to-toe with the largest clothing specialists.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco F&F COO Richard Collins - ‘We can stand up against any competition’
Tesco said its new F&F store in West Kensington puts the grocer’s own brand clothing label toe-to-toe with high street fashion rivals.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco unveils first dedicated womenswear F&F store
Tesco has today opened its first dedicated womenswear shop-in-shop for its F&F clothing brand as the grocery giant looks to turn up the heat on high street fashion rivals.
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NewsTesco and Sainsbury’s call for supplier collaboration to drive etail innovation
Tesco and Sainsbury’s have urged suppliers to collaborate with them to drive etail innovation and ensure standards do not slip online.
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NewsWickes appoints its first chief operating officer to drive growth
DIY retailer Wickes has appointed Andy Morrison to the newly created position of chief operating officer to drive the retailer’s growth plan.
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NewsAsda to roll out drive thru click-and-collect service to all stores
Asda is to offer collection of online grocery orders from drive thru points in the car parks of all of its stores by next summer.
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NewsElectricals specialist Richer Sounds sales and profits rise
Sales and profits at Richer Sounds rose last year as the electricals specialist continues to improve performance amid a difficult market.
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NewsTesco ramps up F&F clothing brand's overseas expansion
Tesco has expanded the international reach of its own brand clothing label F&F with openings in Switzerland and Gibraltar.
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NewsFly-on-the-wall Iceland documentary to air tonight
A fly-on-the-wall documentary on Iceland Foods will debut on the BBC tonight.
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NewsThe Co-op faces pressure to relinquish control of bank
The Co-operative Group could relinquish its majority share in its banking arm as it faces pressure to stabilise the division.
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NewsTesco broadens online collection service to schools and car parks
Tesco is offering a click-and-collect service outside of its stores for the first time at locations such as schools, libraries and sports centres.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Family spending power hits six-month low
The spending power of the average UK household has fallen to a six-month low following the weakest wage growth on record, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsFormer Kiddicare boss launches digital start-up investment vehicle
Former Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright has launched an investment vehicle for retail technology start-ups.
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NewsIn pictures: Iceland creates electric atmosphere at annual conference
The annual Iceland manager’s conference is always a lively affair but this year’s edition in Birmingham had a little more electricity.
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NewsDebenhams launches online ticket office
Debenhams has launched its own online box office which allows people to enter their postcode and find local events between one and 25 miles from their home.
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NewsGolf etailer OnlineGolf targets European growth
Golf etailer OnlineGolf is eyeing growth on the continent after a raft of initiatives across northern Europe.