All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 19
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NewsMarks & Spencer records rise in food sales
Marks & Spencer has enjoyed strong sales at its food business as shoppers flocked to buy premium groceries.
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NewsRetail sales rise in September despite 'fragile' confidence
Retail sales rose strongly in September notching up their fastest pace since June 2012, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsRetail sales forecast to rise significantly in January
Retail sales are forecast to grow steadily towards Christmas before rocketing above historic levels in January.
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NewsWaitrose to open second ‘dark’ store as online demand soars
Waitrose has revealed it is to open a second ‘dark’ store to fulfil online orders as the grocer battles to meet demand from shoppers in London next year.
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NewsCompetition fierce among big four as Waitrose and discounters thrive
The big four grocers are competing over an “ever-smaller middle ground” as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose steal market share from larger rivals at the discount and premium ends of the market, Kantar Worldpanel reports.
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NewsAmazon to employ 15,000 Christmas temps
Amazon is to increase the number of seasonal staff it employs this year by 5,000 to 15,000 this Christmas.
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NewsArgos and eBay ink in-store collection deal
Marketplace giant eBay has agreed a deal with Argos to allow shoppers to collect online orders in the latter’s stores.
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NewsWaitrose to supply Swiss department store Manor
Waitrose has struck a deal to supply upmarket Swiss department store Manor as it builds its international export business.
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NewsIn pictures: Tesco launches own brand tablet Hudl to rival iPad
Tesco will today launch its own brand tablet Hudl as the retailer looks to take on market giants Amazon, Apple and Samsung with the device.
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NewsMidlands Co-operative and Anglia Co-operative propose merger
The Midlands Co-operative Society and Anglia Co-operative Society have revealed plans to merge to create a new retail co-op with a projected £1bn of sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Reporting season provides retail health check
Some of retail’s biggest names have updated on their performance, giving an insight into their outlook on shopper trends, the high street and the economy.
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NewsIn pictures: Croydon Village Outlet closes after crowds 'overwhelm' former Allders opening
Croydon Village Outlet, opened yesterday on the site of the iconic Allders department store, was forced to close hours after opening after shoppers “overwhelmed” the shop.
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NewsShoppers shun m-commerce as retailers hope for mobile Christmas
The majority of shoppers are yet to embrace m-commerce and have no plans to over the next year despite retailers forecasting a “mobile Christmas” this year.
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NewsBurberry to open first Scottish store in Edinburgh
Burberry is to open its first store in Scotland in the Multrees Walk shopping district.
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NewsWaitrose begins scheme to scout for future directors
Waitrose has begun its programme to find the future leaders of the business through a three-year graduate scheme.
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NewsBhs launches new TV advertising campaign for autumn range
Department store group Bhs has launched a raunchy new advertising campaign aimed at working mothers.
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NewsAsos to beat profit forecasts after strong fourth quarter
Online fashion retailer Asos has raised full-year profit expectations after strong trading in the fourth quarter.
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NewsVideo: Iceland ploughs £7m into new TV ad campaigns
Iceland has ploughed £7m into its new autumn and Christmas advertising campaigns which have a focus on quality to tempt in new shoppers.
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NewsJML to launch new TV shopping channel The Store next month
Home shopping retailer JML is to launch its first TV channel on October 1 called The Store, broadcasting seven days a week.
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NewsIn pictures: Crowds of shoppers mass for Grand Theft Auto release
Retailers pulled out all the stops for throngs of customers who queued up to get their hands on video game Grand Theft Auto 5 overnight while Amazon broke the embargo on selling the product.