All articles by James Thompson – Page 16
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Thorntons targets third parties to increase sales
Chocolate retailer Thorntons is to expand its commercial business through partnerships with independent retailers over the next year, after posting mouth-watering first-quarter sales.
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Opinion
Competition Commission won't hold back the big four
The eyes of the grocery sector will once again turn to the Competition Commission over the next two weeks, as it prepares to unveil its provisional inquiry findings on the sector.
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Rugby World Cup lifts Waitrose, but slows John Lewis
John Lewis Partnership-owned supermarket chain Waitrose enjoyed bumper sales in the week to October 13, driven by the rugby World Cup and warm weather.
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Opinion
Morrisons' rebranding revolution gathers pace
The rebranding revolution at grocer Morrisons gathered pace this week, when it revealed it is recruiting for a head of brand.
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Beales appoints Bhs retail director as chief executive
Department store Beales has appointed Tony Brown as group chief executive.
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Opinion
Morrisons' rebranding revolution gathers pace
The rebranding revolution at grocer Morrisons gathered pace this week, when it revealed it is recruiting for a head of brand.
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Beales appoints Bhs retail director as chief executive
Department store Beales has appointed Tony Brown as group chief executive.
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John Lewis sales hit by warm weather and rugby
Department store John Lewis posted a dip in sales for the week ending October 6, as strong comparables from last year, warm weather and the rugby world cup hit sales over the weekend.
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DSGi Italy boss goes as like-for-likes drop
The boss of DSGi’s troubled Italian electricals chain UniEuro left the business this week.
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Opinion
Will Sainsbury's recovery be sustained under Delta Two?
Sainsbury’s will post its second-quarter results on Wednesday, providing another key reading of the UK retail barometer ahead of the critical Christmas trading period.
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Sainsbury's stores to host foreign exchange units
Sainsbury’s Bank and foreign exchange specialist Travelex are to to open more than 100 bureaux de change in the grocer’s stores before the end of 2009.
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Thresher hires chairman
Struggling off licence operator Thresher Group has hired Patrick Copeland as non-executive chairman.
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British Land pulls Meadowhall sale
British Land has called off its 1.7 billion sale of the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield, largely because of the credit crunch.
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Deutsche cuts target price for Sainsbury’s
A top City bank has downgraded its Sainsbury’s share price target ahead of the grocer’s second-quarter update next week.
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Primark targets Germany in plan to take on Europe
Value fashion giant sets sights on 40bn German fashion market
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Tesco reveals US plan as profits soar again
Tesco will kick-start its US operation by opening five Fresh and Easy convenience stores next month, and is examining opportunities in more cities on the US’ West Coast already.
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Opinion
Slow first half for Tesco
Retail giant Tesco will unveil its first-half results next week and some analysts are forecasting its UK like-for-like figures could be the weakest for years.
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News
Halfords drives like-for-like growth
Bike and auto accessories specialist Halfords has posted like-for-like sales up 5.5 per cent for the 26 weeks to September 28.
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Tesco profits robust in first half
Tesco has posted a healthy increase in pre-tax profits for the six months to August 25, although its UK like-for-likes sales were affected by the wet summer weather.
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National minimum wage hiked again
The adult rate for the statutory minimum wage will rise from 5.35 to 5.52 from today.