All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 28
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NewsKiddicare marketing boss Alison Lancaster departs for McArthurGlen
Kiddicare chief marketing officer and Morrisons marketing director for online non-food Alison Lancaster has left the business.
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GalleryIn pictures: Lidl ties-up with Subway at Cromer store
Lidl has partnered with Subway to share space as the sandwich specialist’s opens within its Cromer site.
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NewsStaples operations director Ian Tattersall departs
Staples’ operations director Ian Tattersall has left the office supplies retailer after 14 years at the business.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse profits rise as like-for-likes jump 4.6%
Carphone Warehouse recorded a 4.6% rise in group like-for-like sales for the year to March 31 as EBIT edged up £2m to £137m.
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NewsGroceries adjudicator under fire as Tacon takes up role
Retailers have questioned the need for the Groceries Code Adjudicator on the day former Co-operative Food farming boss Christine Tacon begins in the role.
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NewsSainsbury’s opens £30m depot to spur London convenience growth
Sainsbury’s has opened a new £30m distribution centre in south London to support the grocer’s convenience store expansion in the capital.
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NewsRetail sales expected to rise in July after flat June
Retailers expect sales to pick up next month after stagnant sales volumes in the twelve months to June, according to the CBI’s monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
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NewsThe Co-op unveils summer TV ad with tongue-in-cheek Christmas soundtrack
The Co-operative Food has unveiled a bold summer TV advertising campaign which uses Christmas music to soundtrack a sunny barbecue.
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NewsMorrisons shakes up top team responsibilities to support expansion
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips has shaken up the responsibilities of his top team as it moves into new channels including online grocery.
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NewsPret a Manger owner eyes Hotel Chocolat stake
Bridgepoint Development Capital, the private equity owner of café chain Pret a Manger, is eyeing an investment in chocolatier Hotel Chocolat.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis records 'solid week' driven by Father's Day spend
John Lewis enjoyed ‘solid’ growth last week driven by customers splashing out for Father’s Day as sales rose 7.5% on last year to £68.4m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Jonathan Hart has put Thorntons on track for growth
Thorntons Chief executive Jonathan Hart is so committed to his turnaround plan that he has printed its key points on his mouse mat.
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NewsWaitrose builds online business as Ocado partnership poised for change
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said the grocer is building up its online infrastructure as its relationship with Ocado appears set to change.
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GalleryIn pictures: Waitrose opens Greenwich store ahead of London push
Waitrose today opened a new 18,000 sq ft supermarket in Greenwich as its assault on the London market gathers pace.
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NewsCo-op boss Euan Sutherland insists bank restructure will not impact food arm
New Co-operative Group chief executive Euan Sutherland has insisted its food division will not be affected by the ‘bail in’ of its banking arm and has merged responsibilities at the top of its retail division.
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NewsMajor grocers throw weight behind new food labelling scheme
The major grocers have pledged support for a new front of pack labelling food scheme with “clear and consistent” nutritional information.
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GalleryIn pictures: Fortnum & Mason opens Hyde Park hamper pop-up
Upmarket department store Fortnum & Mason has opened a pop-up shop and café in London’s Hyde Park.
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NewsMajestic Wine turns focus on social media after shelving TV advertising
Drinks specialist Majestic Wine is to focus on increasing its average basket size from its existing customer base after shelving its TV advertising campaign.
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NewsWaitrose to launch online TV gardening channel
Waitrose is to launch a new TV channel dedicated to gardening tomorrow which will feature celebrity gardener and brand ambassador Alan Titchmarsh.
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NewsSainsbury's out in front as rivals Tesco, Asda and Morrisons lose share
Sainsbury’s was the only one of the big four grocers to increase its market share in the 12 weeks to June 9 as its rivals suffered in the face of discount and premium growth.