All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 50
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NewsGroceries adjudicator given power to fine supermarkets
The Government has given the new Groceries Code Adjudicator the power to fine supermarkets if they abuse their suppliers.
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NewsAldi continues sales surge as Morrisons pressure mounts
Aldi has continued to record strong double-digit sales growth “unabated” while Morrisons trails the pack in a fiercely competitive grocery market.
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NewsFurther redundancies made at Comet
Comet administrator Deloitte has revealed further redundancies across the collapsed electricals retailer’s support operations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do the OFT promotion principles mean for retailers?
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has moved to curb misleading promotions with a new set of principles today. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.
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NewsWaitrose to extend Christmas opening hours
Waitrose will add 4,700 extra hours to its store opening times this Christmas and has upped the number of online delivery slots.
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NewsThe future of Comet hangs in the balance
Comet’s future hangs in the balance as crunch talks between administrator Deloitte and potential white knight Clive Coombes commence today.
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NewsDixons to scale back Pixmania business
Dixons is to pull its loss-making Pixmania business out of a number of markets, cutting staff and closing stores in the process.
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Analysis
Kingfisher: What the analysts say
Profits jumped but like-for-like sales fell in the third quarter at B&Q owner Kingfisher. The performance drew mixed reaction from analysts.
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AnalysisDixons: What the analysts say
Dixon’s improvement has continued with sales flat but life-for-like growth of 3%. The UK & Ireland division grew by 2% and posted a profitable first half for the first time in five years today. The news was welcomed by the City.
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NewsMorrisons wades into tax row
Morrisons finance chief Richard Pennycook and Sainsbury’s boss Justin King have waded into the escalating row over corporation tax rules for foreign multinationals.
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NewsClive Coombes sets out rescue vision for Comet
Property tycoon Clive Coombes has set out his vision to rebuild Comet if he pulls off a last-gasp deal to save the electricals retailer.
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NewsLidl doubles size of premium range after sales rocket
Lidl has doubled the number of lines in its premium range after sales soared 200% last year.
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NewsAll Comet stores set to close before Christmas
Comet is to shut all of its stores by December 18 and close its distribution centre this week unless a buyer for the business can be found.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Clive Coombes really Comet's white knight?
It emerged today that property tycoon Clive Coombes could save up to 180 Comet stores from closure if his bid is accepted by administrator Deloitte. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.
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NewsAsda shoppers to spend less this Christmas
Almost half of mothers who shop at Asda will be spending less on Christmas this year, according to a customer survey.
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NewsFindel turnaround begins as losses narrow
Findel edged back towards the black in the first half as pre-tax profits and sales rose.
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NewsProfits rise at Topps Tiles despite like-for-likes slip
Topps Tiles has shrugged off a difficult start to the financial year to return a £12.5m pre-tax profit after a rapid turnaround in like-for-like sales.
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NewsAmazon reveals UK sales figures after Government grilling
Amazon has revealed its UK sales and profits figures for the first time after being ordered to be more transparent by the Government.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco introduces virtual fitting room mirrors
Tesco has introduced virtual fitting room mirrors to three of its stores to allow shoppers to try on clothes without wearing them.
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NewsAldi creates new store format for London push
Aldi is to open a string of small stores in “prominent” London locations as it looks to grab a slice of the increasingly competitive market.