All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 29
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NewsNew supermarket growth slows as grocers focus on small stores
Growth in the pipeline of new supermarket developments has slowed as the major grocers have moved from large stores to convenience formats.
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NewsAsda steps up multichannel drive with kiosk and in-store locker trials
Asda upped the pace of its multichannel expansion with new online order kiosks and collection lockers in store as part of a trial.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Bill Grimsey to lead ‘alternative’ high street review
Bill Grimsey is to lead an “alternative review” into the high street after claiming retail guru Mary Portas gave sector “false hope”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The state of play in supermarket clothing as Sainsbury's plans to relaunch Tu
Sainsbury’s today revealed it is to revamp its own brand clothing label Tu in September. Retail Week looks at the highly competitive supermarket clothing category.
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NewsThorntons trials kiosks in store for online orders
Thorntons has begun a trial of kiosks which will allow shoppers to browse its online offer in store and is set to offer customers the ability to create their own hampers online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are the big four grocers tackling Aldi’s growth?
As Asda lowers prices on specific lines which shoppers go to Aldi for, Retail Week looks at how the major grocers are attempting to prevent their customers heading to the discounter.
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NewsAsda fights back at Aldi by slashing prices on fresh food and produce
Asda is fighting back against Aldi’s meteoric growth by lowering the price of goods that its weekly shoppers flock to buy from the booming German discounter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can we learn from Walmart’s AGM?
Walmart shareholders gathered in the world’s largest retailer’s home in Bentonville, Arkansas last week for the annual meeting. Alex Lawson reports on developments there and at UK subsidiary Asda.
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NewsSwarovski opens first Cadenza store outside of London
Swarovski is to open its premium Cadenza brand’s first store outside London in Bluewater shopping centre before Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How have the big four grocers fared in the first quarter?
Sainsbury’s was the last of the four major grocers to post its first quarter results today, Retail Week looks at how they have all performed.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts ‘solid’ 0.8% like-for-like rise in first quarter
Sainsbury’s recorded a “solid” 0.8% rise in like-for-like sales in the first quarter to June 8 amid a challenging market.
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NewsRent-to-own retailer BrightHouse launches loyalty scheme
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has launched a new loyalty programme to give its customers retail and leisure rewards.
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NewsScott Weavers-Wright to step back from Morrisons role
Morrisons chief architect for food Scott Weavers-Wright is to step back from his day-to-day role in the business following the grocer’s tie-up with Ocado, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco promotes Blinkbox founder to become group digital boss
Tesco has promoted the founder of its Blinkbox video-on-demand service, Michael Comish, to the new role of group digital officer.
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NewsNine retailers sign up for expansion of Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf
The extension of the Jubilee Place shopping centre in Canary Wharf will bring nine new retailers to the heart of London’s financial district.
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OpinionComment: Bentonville buzzes as Walmart shareholders meet ignites town
If Cheshunt, Leeds, Holborn and Bradford are the strongholds of British grocery, harbouring the headquarters of the UK’s four largest food retailers, then Bentonville, Arkansas is the grocery capital of the world.
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AnalysisProfile: Tim Bettley, commercial director of clothing, Morrisons
Morrisons’ new own-label clothing range Nutmeg could rival the other supermarkets’ fashion brands, says the grocer’s first commercial director of clothing.
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NewsIceland posts profit rise after strong second half performance
Iceland has notched up a profits rise after staff responded to a rallying cry from bosses when it seemed earnings could slip back.
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NewsBooths hires former Best Buy exec as retail director
Booths has appointed the former retail director of the failed UK arm of electricals giant Best Buy to the same role at the upmarket northern grocer.
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NewsFurniture etailer WorldStores raises £10m to fund growth
Online furniture specialist WorldStores has raised £10m to support the rapid growth of the business from private equity firms.