All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 38
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NewsOcado reports 14.4% year-on-year jump in first-quarter sales
Online grocer Ocado has reported a 14.4% year-on-year increase in sales to £185.5m in the first quarter buoyed by new customers.
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NewsMorrisons enters talks with online grocer Ocado as profits fall
Morrisons has entered discussions with online grocer Ocado to kick-start its online grocery offer after profits fell last year.
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AnalysisRetailers’ hotel ventures: What do retailers need to know?
Ikea’s new partnership with Marriott International is the latest example of a retailer venturing into the hotel business to strengthen its brand.
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NewsMorrisons to parachute in Kiddicare boss for online grocery launch
Morrisons is to parachute in Kiddicare chief executive Scott Weavers-Wright ahead of the launch of its fledgling online grocery business which is due to go live before the end of the year.
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AnalysisVideo: Asda chief Andy Clarke takes "belt and braces" approach to supply chain
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has pledged to take a “belt and braces” approach to reacting to the horse meat scandal but will not take a “knee jerk approach”.
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NewsTesco acquires restaurant chain Giraffe for £48.6m
Tesco has bought Giraffe for £48.6m and plans to launch the family friendly restaurant in some of its larger stores.
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NewsTesco 'sorry' after further horse meat found in meatloaf
Tesco has apologised to shoppers after it discovered horse meat in a beef meatloaf manufactured in Northern Ireland.
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AnalysisAsda and HMV: The pros and cons of a potential acquisition
The world of retail was surprised today by the news Asda is understood to have expressed an interest in collapsed entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsKingfisher names Andrew Livingston as new Screwfix boss
B&Q owner Kingfisher has named Andrew Livingston as the chief executive of its Screwfix trade business.
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NewsMajestic Wine to relaunch website with personalised ranges
Wine warehouse Majestic Wine is to relaunch its UK website to feature localised ranges and improved customer recommendations this summer after hiring multichannel consultant Javelin Group.
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NewsGrocer Asda retaliates after Tesco Price Promise launch
Grocers Asda and Sainsbury’s have instantly hit back at rival Tesco’s new Price Promise promotion and questioned the quality of the UK’s largest grocer’s new marketing push.
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NewsMaplin first multichannel director leaves within a year
Maplin multichannel director Ryan Thomas has left the company less than a year after joining the electricals retailer.
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NewsGrocer Asda discovers horse meat in withdrawn beef product
Asda has found traces of horse meat in a beef product which it withdrew in January after conducting an internal testing programme.
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OpinionBlog: John Lewis Partnership results day gains added spice
The buzz of John Lewis Partnership’s results day is one of the most iconic days in the retail calendar and its usual vibrancy had added spice yesterday.
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AnalysisMobile shopping growth rates: What do retailers need to know?
Mobile sales growth stalled towards the end of last year but the channel remains a huge opportunity for retailers.
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NewsLidl equips managers with iPads to improve store performance
German discounter Lidl is to equip its UK area managers with iPads featuring a specially designed in-house app after investing £500,000 as part of the Lidl Mobile Office initiative.
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NewsCompany profile: Karen Millen
Karen Millen, the womenswear fashion retailer, is focused on overseas expansion and ecommerce growth for the upcoming years.
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NewsVideo: Waitrose boss Mark Price on price matching and online growth
Waitrose has reported a 3.4% increase in like-for-like sales after a strong year in which it poached one million new shoppers from its rivals.
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NewsFormer Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy joins MetaPack board
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has been appointed to the board of delivery specialist MetaPack.
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NewsCharlie Mayfield calls on Government to 'moderate' rates rise
John Lewis Partnership chairman Charlie Mayfield called on Government to analyse the impact of the proposed rise in business rates ahead of the Budget later this month.