All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 52
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NewsMajestic Wine faces crunch Christmas campaign
Majestic Wine is to embark on a make-or-break advertising campaign next month as it considers whether to dump the fledgling TV ads.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado's "lifeline" help fund growth?
As Ocado secures extra capital and time to progress its growth strategy, Retail Week asks what the deal means for the etailer’s much questioned future.
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NewsOcado to raise £36m and extend debt facilities
Ocado is to raise £35.8m in a placing to fund expansion and extend its debt facilities after speculation mounted it was likely to breach its banking covenants.
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NewsFirst Comet stores set to close next week
The first Comet stores are poised to close next week as closing down sales begin tomorrow.
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NewsIkea 'regrets' using forced labour
Ikea has admitted some of its suppliers used political prisoners as forced labour in East Germany under the Communist regime.
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NewsThe Co-op launches 60-minute delivery slots on electricals
The Co-op is offering a free 60-minute time slot delivery service for electricals shoppers.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive, Bargain Booze
After experienced grocery executive Diana Hunter surprised retail this week by revealing she will be making the leftfield move from Waitrose to Bargain Booze, Alex Lawson profiles the well-respected grocery specialist.
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AnalysisInfographic: Online Christmas spending
As etailers gear up for a busy festive period, research reveals that 2012 is set to be a strong year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers race to grab Comet's market share
Electricals rivals are squaring up to grab share of Comet’s sales in the wake of its demise, but can they avoid a similar fate?
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NewsAsda trials off-site click-and-collect points
Asda has expanded its click-and-collect offer to its petrol stations, non-food stores and a branded collection point within a business park as it looks to offer shoppers further convenience.
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NewsRetail sales rise 1.6% in October
The value of retail sales in October rose 1.6% year on year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsMinisters urged to investigate OpCapita over Comet collapse
Comet staff have urged Ministers to investigate the collapse of the electricals retailer and the role played by former owner OpCapita.
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NewsJoe Fresh eyes UK touchdown
Canadian fashion retailer Joe Fresh, part of the Weston family-owned Loblaws group, is eyeing expansion into the UK.
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NewsAnthropologie on UK store grab
Anthropologie is to triple its store count from three to nine over the next two years.
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges launches quirky Christmas campaign
Selfridges has launched its Christmas advertising campaign which features a series of quirky images including a girl being pulled through the department store’s Beauty Hall on a pony-drawn carriage.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported a 5.4% increase in underlying profits for the first half. The City welcomed the results
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NewsMorrisons begins fightback with new discount card
Morrisons has kick-started a fightback with a new promotional campaign after reporting a fall in sales last week.
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NewsSainsbury's outstrips Tesco as profits rise 5.4%
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying first-half profit rose 5.4% to £373m.
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NewsMaplin to open travel stores next year
Electricals specialist Maplin is to open travel stores next year as the battle for spend in the lucrative captive market hots up.
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NewsLand Securities to open 2km of shops in 24 hours
Land Securities is to open two kilometres of shops within 24 hours next year when it opens schemes in Leeds and Glasgow.