All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 49
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NewsMobile Fun extends international business
Mobile accessories etailer Mobile Fun has hit a major international expansion trail into 20 new countries by next March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why have UK retailers struggled to crack America?
As Tesco looks set to exit the US, Retail Week takes a look at why British retailers have found it a tough market to crack.
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NewsArgos rolls out Shutl speedy delivery
Argos has rolled out its partnership with delivery specialist Shutl across the UK.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.
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AnalysisGrocery Christmas opening hours: What do retailers need to know?
As the major grocers gear up for Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how flexible their opening hours are for shoppers.
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NewsB&Q trials banking scheme for tradesmen
B&Q is trialing a Government-led scheme to become a bank for small tradesman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: OFT cracks down on grocery sector
BOGOFs and multibuys could make way for more sophisticated promotions as supermarkets comply with new guidelines to stamp out confusing and misleading deals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Digging out the customer data
What are the best sources of customer insight and how do retailers evaluate and select them?
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NewsUS investor takes 25% stake in Topshop and Topman
Arcadia has confirmed the sale of a 25% stake in the £2bn Topshop and Topman business to US private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
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NewsPressure mounts on Waitrose over relationship with Shell
Waitrose has come under pressure from consumers over its relationship with oil giant Shell after the grocer agreed to convert all of its petrol stations to Shell.
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NewsMulberry sales gather pace despite profit fall
Mulberry has recorded a strong start to the second half of the year with like-for-likes up 11% despite a fall in first half profit.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open at midnight on Christmas Eve
Marks & Spencer is to open at midnight on Christmas Eve morning after Chancellor George Osborne crushed hopes that large retailers would be allowed to open longer on Sunday, December 23.
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NewsFormer Dreams director Greg Suthern joins bed specialist
Former Dreams chief operating officer Greg Suthern has taken up the same role at retailer and supplier Studio Moderna Brands International.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mo Farah unveils new Virgin Media store format
Virgin Media has unveiled a new format store featuring a living room in store and interactive shopping walls.
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NewsComet: List of further stores to close
Comet has confirmed the locations of further store closures. Comet is to shut all of its stores by December 18 unless a buyer for the business can be found.
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NewsPotential white knight 'hopeful' over Comet deal
Comet suitor Clive Coombes remains “hopeful” a deal can be struck to save a large proportion of the beleaguered electricals retailer’s store estate.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco revealed today it is to conduct a strategic review of its lossmaking US chain Fresh & Easy as its third quarter sales slowed in the US and the UK. The City remained cautious over the company’s prospects.
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NewsCyber Monday frenzy drives record online shopping sales
Retailers enjoyed a record surge in trade on Monday as shoppers rushed online to secure Christmas deals.
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NewsOcado launches Facebook tie-up
Ocado is allowing shoppers use their Facebook profiles to shop the retailer’s site and will ultimately look to sell products through the social media site.
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NewsTesco likely to exit US business as Tim Mason departs
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is considering exiting the US as he conducts a strategic review of the business.