All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 7
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NewsIceland international boss Paul Foley resigns
Iceland international business director Paul Foley has resigned his two directorships at the frozen food retailer a year after taking them on.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where did Morrisons go wrong at Christmas?
Morrisons today surprised the City with an early trading update which warned on profits and reported plunging Christmas sales. Retail Week examines what caused the slump.
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NewsMorrisons boss Dalton Philips admits it lost out to discounters at Christmas
Morrisons lost out to rivals at Christmas after discount shoppers failed to switch from Aldi and Lidl for their festive shopping, chief executive Dalton Philips has admitted.
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NewsHobbs appoints former New Look boss Phil Wrigley as chairman
Former New Look boss Phil Wrigley has been appointed as chairman of fashion retailer Hobbs.
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NewsNew Look like-for-likes rise over Christmas
New Look recorded positive like-for-likes over Christmas when the fashion retailer battled stiff competition across the high street.
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NewsMajestic Wine toasts strong Christmas sales
Majestic Wine has popped the cork on strong Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought out its premium wine offer over the festive party season.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys record Christmas as shoppers seek premium food
Waitrose has posted record Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought premium food and utilised the grocer’s strong multichannel offer.
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NewsThe Co-op posts Christmas sales rise driven by convenience shoppers
The Co-operative Food enjoyed a strong Christmas buoyed by shoppers rushing to its convenience stores to top-up shop over the festive season.
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NewsAldi hits out at rivals’ price cuts as it launches new campaign
Aldi has taken a swipe at its rivals’ price cuts as it launches a new round of advertising for its Swap & Save Campaign.
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NewsBooths enjoys record Christmas as like-for-likes rise 6%
Upmarket grocer Booths enjoyed a strong Christmas posting a 6% like-for-like sales rise as shoppers sought premium food.
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NewsMaplin reports strong Christmas trade as it opens first airport store
Maplin is to open its first airport store next month after enjoying a surge in Christmas custom in December.
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NewsMorrisons to begin online grocery deliveries this week
Morrisons has sold out its delivery slots for its long-awaited online grocery debut on Friday as homes in the Midlands await to receive its maiden food orders.
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NewsOsborne pledges retail support as business rates discussions progress
Chancellor George Osborne has said retailers need help to tackle their business rate bills ahead of a discussion document on rates due to be published this year.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts strong Christmas sales
The Fragrance Shop has reported a bumper Christmas as like-for-like sales surged, helped in part by the popularity of a One Direction perfume.
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NewsDixons hires former O2 executive Gary Booker as UK marketing boss
Dixons has hired former O2 marketer Gary Booker as chief marketing officer for the UK and Ireland.
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AnalysisAt a glance: The O2 Arena’s proposed luxury retail development
Land Securities has entered discussions with the owners of the 02 Arena in London to open a luxury designer outlet at the venue. Retail Week takes a look at the proposals.
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NewsLand Securities in talks to open luxury outlet centre in O2 Arena
Land Securities is in discussions with the owners of the O2 Arena in London to open a luxury designer outlet at the concert venue.
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NewsTesco launches healthy food range as new year diets begin
Tesco has launched a healthy food range as shoppers begin their new year health kicks.
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NewsWaitrose sales surge in Christmas week
Sales at upmarket grocer Waitrose boomed in Christmas week as the retailer benefitted from strong trade and favourable comparitives.
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NewsEtailer Net-a-Porter narrows losses after reducing discounts
Fashion etailer Net-a-Porter recorded an increase in sales and narrowed losses last year following a reduction in discounting.