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Woolworths reports sales increase
Woolworths’ sales rose 11.1% to R14.2bn (£1.22bn) in its first half to the end of December 2011. Food sales increased by 11.7%while clothing and general merchandise was up 10.1%. Operating profit rose 27.8% to R1.4bn (£120.7m). While strong sales growth was recorded in the second quarter, Woolworths attributed part of ...
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NewsSainsbury’s in NHS link-up
Sainsbury’s has opened its first pharmacy in a hospital this week near Middlesbrough.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in green power as part of sustainability drive
Sainsbury’s has invested £2m into building a green energy facility to help it hit its sustainability targets.
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X5 Retail to launch first Kopeyka convenience store
Grocer X5 Retail is to launch its first Kopeyka convenience store and will increase its focus on private-label at its Pyaterochka supermarkets. The group plans to develop the convenience store network through its Express Retail subsidiary in the Moscow region. Express Retail has been developing Perkrestok Express convenience stores in ...
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AnalysisProfile: Kevin O’Byrne
Kingfisher’s group finance director has made the leap to B&Q divisional chief executive and his experience should add drive to the DIY retailer. Nicola Harrison reports.
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NewsTesco offers 'alternative' work experience scheme
Tesco has offered an “alternative” work experience programme after a government-led scheme received a storm of criticism.
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NewsAsda Q4 like-for-likes up 1%
Asda like-for-likes rose 1% in its fourth quarter as the Asda Price Guarantee drove sales over Christmas.
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NewsM&S suffers further blow as new channels boss Aubrey-Cound quits
Marks & Spencer has suffered another personnel blow as its director of new channels Susan Aubrey-Cound prepares to step down from the retailer next week after 11 years with the business.
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AnalysisTechnological innovation: Where can retailers invest?
Rebecca Thomson reports on how retailers are adapting to technological innovation and keeping a keen eye out for emerging cutting-edge IT.
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AnalysisAverting warehouse disasters
Warehouse malfunctions can prove catastrophic for a retailer’s sales and reputation. So how can the risk of problems occurring be minimised? Alison Clements investigates.
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NewsGovernment urged to improve competitiveness so retailers invest
British Retail Consortium has urged Government to improve UK competitiveness to ensure retailers invest rather than increase their cash reserves.
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NewsSainsbury's to stage Jubilee celebratory festival
Sainsbury’s is to host a festival in London to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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NewsOnline trade drives January retail sales
Online trade drove an increase in the value and volume of retail sales in January, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsFreezing conditions affect John Lewis trade
Freezing weather conditions at the start of last week shifted trade at John Lewis-owned Waitrose into the previous week as consumers stocked up.
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OpinionThorntons needs to find its sweet spot
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsTesco calms Twitter fury over 'unpaid' job
Tesco has moved to calm the storm on Twitter after it appeared to advertise a job with no pay.
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NewsTesco reveals details of fresh food focus
Tesco has told investors it is to put an emphasis on fresh food and cut back on aggressive space expansion.
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NewsWalker poised to secure control of Iceland
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker looks certain to retain control of the frozen food chain he founded after striking an agreement late last night with Icelandic stakeholders to enter exclusive deal negotiations.
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NewsMajestic Wine launches first national TV ad
Majestic Wine is to embark on its first national TV ad campaign after a successful trial in London.
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NewsThorntons to revamp stores after poor trading hits its performance
Thorntons is to spend up to £6m into refitting 75 stores over the next three years to improve performance after profits plummeted.