All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 26
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NewsArgos and Sainsbury's muscle in on mobile market
Argos and Sainsbury’s have stepped up the competition in the fiercely competitive mobile phone market with new launches today.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse first quarter like-for-likes rise 10.6%
Carphone Warehouse has recorded a 10.6% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales as shoppers shifted to buying high-end smartphones.
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NewsThe Co-operative raids Tesco to beef up senior food team
The Co-operative Food has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a Tesco veteran as trading director and the addition of a new customer change director.
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NewsLakeland targeted in ‘sophisticated and sustained' cyber-attack
Kitchenware specialist Lakeland has revealed a “sophisticated and sustained attack” on its website and warned customers to take action to protect their data.
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AnalysisCarpetright's first quarter: What the analysts say
Carpetright today reported a decline in first quarter like-for-like sales as the warm weather hit its performance in the UK. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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NewsRetailers eye £240m opportunity as royal baby boy arrives
Retailers prepare for a rush of custom following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday, which could kickstart an estimated £243m of spending.
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NewsSuperGroup kickstarts Asian expansion with 10-year franchise deal
SuperGroup has inked a deal with retail distributor and operator FJ Benjamin to expand its presence in Asia into Malaysia and Singapore.
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NewsCarpetright sales decline as the warm weather deters shoppers
Flooring specialist Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes fell 1.9% in the first quarter as the warm weather kept shoppers away from stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's behind Tesco boss Clarke's higher food price warning?
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has warned that food prices are likely to rise in the long-term. Retail Week analyses what is driving the increase and what the implications are.
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NewsOnline retail searches on tablets soar 132%, BRC says
The number of consumers searching for retail products and stores on tablets has risen by 132% as the multi-screening phenomenon grows.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Disposable income hits 2013 high
The average UK family’s disposable income reached £160 a week in June for the first time in 2013 but weak wage growth continued to put pressure on consumers’ spending, according to Asda.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke warns food prices will rise
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has warned that food prices are set to rise long-term as global demand mounts.
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NewsTesco unveils Love Every Mouthful marketing campaign
Tesco has unveiled the details of its new Love Every Mouthful advertising campaign as it looks to revive its fresh food image as supermarkets compete fiercely on quality rather than just price.
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OpinionBlog: Ocado quietly enters new era as ink dries on Morrisons deal
If the initial news of Ocado and Morrisons tie-up sent an explosive ripple through the grocery industry, the ratification of the deal at an extraordinary general meeting today was a more sedate affair.
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AnalysisIn numbers: How the heatwave is impacting sales
Retail Week takes a look at the bestsellers across the sector as the heat impacts on retail sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is the heatwave impacting retail?
As the UK continues to swelter in the heat, Retail Week takes a look at the weather’s impact on shoppers and retailers.
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NewsDiscounts drive retail sales rise in June, ONS data reveals
UK retail sales rose by 0.2% month-on-month in June as discounts and improving consumer confidence boosted sales, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsAsda staff hit by unexpected tax bill after payroll "quirk"
Asda staff have been hit by an unexpected tax bill after a “quirk” in the calendar that could leave its employees having to pay back at least £12m in tax.
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NewsSports Direct reports ‘record’ year as Olympics boosts profits
Sports Direct has reported a “record-breaking” year as sales and profits boomed driven by last year’s sporting events.
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NewsMothercare hit by rivals' promotions as like-for-likes slip
Mothercare’s UK first-quarter like-for-like sales edged down 0.9% as chief executive Simon Calver played down the business benefits of the royal baby.