All articles by George MacDonald – Page 178
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OpinionComment: Ted Baker is no ordinary retailer
“Better product, better design. It’s that simple.” That was the explanation given by Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin to analysts last week as he unveiled a 12.7% increase in first-half profits.
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NewsWHSmith claims e-reader first with Kobo partnership
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has struck a deal to launch Kobo wifi touchscreen e-readers in the UK.
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NewsWar of words over Asda own-label market share claims
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s has rejected a claim made by Asda chief executive Andy Clarke at yesterday’s IGD Convention about the pair’s respective own-label market shares.
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NewsAsda overtakes Sainsbury's in own brand market share, claims Andy Clarke
Asda has overtaken rival Sainsbury’s in private label market share according to the Walmart-owned grocer’s chief executive Andy Clarke.
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NewsRival grocers 'can't get near Morrisons on pricing' says Dalton Phillips
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips said Sainsbury’s exclusion of his business from its Brand Match programme is testament to Morrisons’ price-competitiveness.
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NewsSacrifice profits to help cash-strapped shoppers, says Tesco boss
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke told the IGD Convention that sometimes it is right to sacrifice earnings in order to help hard-pressed shoppers.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch Brand Match nationwide on Wednesday
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s is to launch its Brand Match price initiative across the UK from Wednesday as grocery competition hots up.
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NewsPets at Home chief Matt Davies to stand down
Pets at Home chief executive Matt Davies is to stand down from the role next spring after seven years in the role.
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NewsSainsbury's poised to extend Brand Match across UK
Supermarket group Sainsbury’s is to launch its Brand Match price promise nationwide after testing the idea in Northern Ireland.
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NewsAsda posts full-year profit rise
Asda’s operating profit rose almost five per cent to £998.6m last year, excluding charges such as royalties to parent Walmart.
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AnalysisWorld Retail Congress: The view from the top
The industry’s biggest names from across the globe met at the fifth World Retail Congress to tackle the big issues of the day. George MacDonald and Rebecca Thomson report from Berlin.
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OpinionChinese whispers hit Burberry
For evidence of shareholder short-termism, look no further than luxury goods retailer and brand Burberry.
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NewsOfficers Club set to help Blue Inc to sixth year of record growth
Fashion specialist Blue Inc expects a sixth year of record growth in 2011, despite punishing trading conditions.
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NewsBig grocers avoid worst of price falls
Store stocks were down across the board over the week but food and general merchandisers’ declines were limited versus the wider market, although that was ahead of a Mothercare profit warning.
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NewsMore Sunday street closures envisaged to boost West End
Top retail streets in London’s West End, the country’s premier shopping destination, should close to traffic on a frequent basis to draw in more custom, it has been proposed.
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NewsRetail sales fall at Halfords
A second quarter like-for-like sales fall at car parts and bikes specialist Halfords’ retail division was counterbalanced by a strong showing from the Autocentres service business.
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NewsWaitrose launches 'biggest ever' value campaign
Supermarket group Waitrose has launched its “biggest ever” value campaign to emphasise its competitiveness as shoopes keep a close eye on spending.
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NewsThorntons reports first-quarter sales fall
Chocolatier Thorntons has posted a first-quarter sales fall at all its main divisions but directors are confident in a strong Christmas product line-up.
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NewsWarehouse woes to hit SuperGroup profits
SuperGroup, owner of the Superdry brand, has warned that full-year profits will be hit by as much as £9m after warehouse problems.
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NewsShop price inflation stable in September
Shop price inflation was unchanged month-on-month in September, when the overall rate remained 2.7%.