All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 41
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke to ‘leave no stone unturned’ on horse meat
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has vowed to “leave no stone unturned” in the hunt to discover the extent of meat contamination in the supply chain following the horse meat scandal.
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NewsAsda profits increase despite flat Christmas like-for-likes
Asda’s gross profit increased over the fourth quarter despite like-for-likes remaining flat over Christmas, and the grocer has launched an online offensive on international markets by its fashion brand George.
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NewsAsda drafts in McKinsey to advise on new five-year plan
Asda is to review its business to develop a wide-ranging strategic plan for the next five years and equip it for the changing retail landscape.
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NewsRules on price comparison claims are relaxed by advertising bodies
Rules on price comparisons in advertising have been relaxed, allowing retailers to compare prices on a wider range of products.
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GalleryIn pictures: Maplin invests £2m in store revamp as sales improve
Maplin is to spend £2m revamping its entire store estate this year as the electronics specialist looks to improve the shopping experience and maintain its improving sales trend.
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NewsIceland apologises for founder Walker’s Panorama comments
Iceland Foods has said it is “deeply sorry” for offence caused by chief executive Malcolm Walker after Irish consumers threatened to boycott the store over comments made on BBC1’s Panorama programme last night.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why food retailer Morrisons opted for vertical integration
Morrisons has developed a sophisticated, vertically integrated supply chain differentiated from its rivals. Alex Lawson looks at how the grocer has built its sourcing operations.
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NewsDixons launches in-store bunker for gaming fanatics
Dixons has launched a ‘Gaming Bunker’ to allow gamers to trial some of the highest-specification gaming technology on the market.
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NewsMobile phone retailer EE losses widen after store rebrand
Mobile phone retailer EE has reported widening losses after investing in a rebrand of the Orange and T-Mobile store estates last year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Morrisons’ Blockbuster stores acquisition mean for the grocery market?
Morrisons’ acquisition of 49 Blockbuster stores to ramp up its convenience arm’s expansion adds further spice to an already fiercely competitive market.
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NewsHMV administrator strikes deal to continue stocking new releases
HMV administrator Deloitte has struck a deal to continue to stock major new film, music and game releases.
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NewsMorrisons acquires 49 Blockbuster stores for convenience arm
Morrisons has acquired 49 Blockbuster stores from the collapsed rental chain’s administrator Deloitte as it looks to ramp up its convenience presence.
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NewsSir Philip Green eyes acquisition of beds retailer Dreams
Topshop tycoon Sir Philip Green has submitted a bid for up-for-sale retailer Dreams as he looks to sell the retailer’s beds in his BHS shops, it is understood.
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NewsHorsemeat scandal: Grocers to hold talks to restore consumer confidence
The major grocers are to meet with Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today to thrash out a plan to restore consumer confidence following the horsemeat scandal.
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NewsShopper numbers plummet in January as snow hits footfall
Footfall fell 4.6% year on year in January as heavy snow deterred people from shopping, representing the weakest footfall figure recorded since last April, when shopper numbers declined 6.9%.
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NewsDiscounter Lidl signs up advertising agency in marketing departure
German grocer Lidl has inked a deal with advertising agency TBWA as the retailer ramps up its marketing activity in a marked departure to previous strategy.
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NewsWaitrose knew beef meatballs were contaminated two weeks ago
Waitrose knew its beef meatballs might have contained pork two weeks before informing authorities it has emerged as the meat contamination scandal escalates.
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NewsJohn Lewis to cut 325 department managers in the face of online shift
Department store group John Lewis is to axe 325 jobs in store as the retailer looks to cut costs and rebalance the business to support its rapid online growth.
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NewsSainsbury's edges out Tesco in fight for grocery spend
Sainsbury’s has recorded the strongest growth of the big four grocers in the last three months, edging out archrival Tesco, according to Nielsen data.
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AnalysisRepublic timeline: Charting the company's history
Fashion retailer Republic collapsed into administration today with 150 head office staff made redundant. Retail Week takes a look at the history of the 26-year-old retailer.