All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 46
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is HMV's Canadian business performing strongly?
As HMV’s UK business enters administration after battling market pressures, Retail Week asks how the entertainment retailer’s Canadian business is achieving strong growth.
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NewsKantar declares ‘dead heat’ between Sainsbury’s and Tesco in Christmas grocery battle
A ‘dead heat’ has been called between Tesco and Sainsbury’s by Kantar Worldpanel after releasing data which showed the archrivals recorded identical growth rates over Christmas.
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NewsRetail price inflation rises to 3.1% in December, shows figures from the ONS
The rate of retail price inflation edged up to 3.1% in December from 3% in November, figures from the Office for National Statistics released today have shown.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Judith McKenna’s departure mean for Asda?
The promotion of Asda’s chief operating officer Judith McKenna to join parent company Walmart last week was met with dismay by analysts. Retail Week takes a look at the implications of the move.
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NewsFormer retail analyst launches True Capital with £100m investment fund
Former retail analyst Matt Truman has launched a new investment fund set to plough £100m into retail and consumer businesses.
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NewsHobbs posts 16% Christmas sales rise
Hobbs has reported a strong Christmas with total sales up 16.4% over the festive period.
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NewsTheo Paphitis's retail group delivers strong Christmas performance
Sales across Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis’s retail group surged over Christmas and recently acquired Robert Dyas reported 14.7% like-for-like growth.
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NewsMoss Bros improves profit expectations after robust Christmas
Moss Bros has reported a 2.7% increase in like-for-like sales in the first half and forecast its full-year performance will exceed expectations after a strong Christmas.
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NewsLK Bennett sales boosted by online and US trade
Luxury fashion retailer LK Bennett has reported a 15% increase in turnover last year as growth in the US and online drove sales.
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NewsWould-be Comet white knight Coombes still aiming to resurrect brand
Would-be Comet white knight Clive Coombes is still aiming to buy the Comet brand after lodging four failed bids to buy the collapsed retailer since it went bust in November.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lucy Neville-Rolfe says farewell to Tesco
As she retires from a 15-year career at Tesco coinciding with phenomenal growth, executive director Lucy Neville-Rolfe tells Alex Lawson about her career with the top retailer.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco today reported a 1.8% uplift in like-for-like sales over Christmas as its core UK business begins to show signs of a turnaround a year-on from its profit warning. The City welcomed the figures.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer surprised the City by issuing its Christmas trading update early last night. Analysts were downbeat over the 1.8% like-for-like fall over the festive period.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Food - Convenience was King for shoppers
Convenience stores proved vital in grocery over Christmas as stretched shoppers rushed to local shops to raid remaining supplies before the big day.
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NewsDreams posts 7.2% like-for-like sales jump
Up-for-sale beds retailer Dreams has recorded a 7.2% rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas and New Year.
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NewsPlay.com to shut down retail business
Play.com is to shut down its retail business to become a marketplace in March.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported what it dubbed a “record-breaking Christmas” and recorded a 0.9% uplift in like-for-like sales in the third quarter. The City praised its own label growth but questioned the retailer’s return on investment.
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NewsNielsen inks deal with Profitero
Market information service Nielsen has signed a deal with price monitoring firm Profitero.
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NewsPhones 4U Christmas like-for-like sales surge 15.8%
Phones 4U retail like-for-like sales soared 15.8% in December following momentum built up over a strong year.
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NewsIceland reports 1.5% Christmas like-for-like rise
Iceland has posted a 1.5% uplift in like-for-like sales over November and December.