All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 18
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AnalysisVideo: First look at John Lewis' Christmas advert
John Lewis’ much-anticipated Christmas advert is dubbed ‘The Journey’ and is based around the extra lengths consumers go to find the perfect gift.
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NewsComet Clearance Sale starts
Comet’s Clearance Sale has started this morning with discounts understood to be around 10%.
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NewsIn pictures: John Lewis launches Christmas ad
The much-anticipated John Lewis Christmas ad will launch tomorrow with the strapline ‘Give a little more love this Christmas’.
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NewsComet to launch Clearance Sale tomorrow
Collapsed electricals retailer Comet is to launch a Clearance Sale tomorrow.
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NewsComet to accept gift cards after temporary suspension
Comet customers with gift cards will now be able to spend them in the electricals retailer’s stores following a brief suspension by its administrator Deloitte.
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AnalysisJanie Schaffer: Who is Marks & Spencer's "Knicker Queen"?
Marks & Spencer has poached Victoria’s Secret chief creative officer Janie Schaffer to join in early 2013 as director of lingerie and beauty. Who is she and why is she dubbed “The Knicker Queen”?
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer reported pre-tax profits fell 10% in the half year, with general merchandise lagging. City analysts share their views on the department store retailer’s performance.
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UK economy emerges from recession
The UK economy emerged from recession in the three months from July to September, giving retailers a glimpse of hope that consumer sentiment is climbing.
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AnalysisIan Cheshire: Lessons for the next generation of retail leaders
The next generation of global retail leaders met in London yesterday at the Retail Leadership Forum, hosted by OC&C Strategy Consultants, Korn/Ferry International and Goldman Sachs.
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NewsAsda to roll out click and collect grocery service to 100 shops by year end
Asda is to roll out its click and collect grocery service to 100 stores by the end of the year following a 6-store trial.
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NewsM&S boss Marc Bolland urges Government to give more support to high streets
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has said high streets need more Government support if they are to survive.
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NewsSainsbury’s King hits out at Government ‘shares for rights’ scheme
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has hit out at the Government’s plan to allow staff to surrender their employment rights in return for shares in their company.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke says retailers need to 'get personal' with customers
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke said retailers need to “get personal” with customers if they are to stay ahead in the changing digital landscape and forge closer links with suppliers to deliver innovation.
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NewsL'Oreal denies Body Shop is for sale
Body Shop owner L’Oreal has denied that it has any intention to sell the ethical cosmetics retailer.
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News‘New chapter’ for Tesco pledges bullish Philip Clarke
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke aims to rewrite Sir Terry Leahy’s retail book as he opens a “new chapter” in the grocer’s story.
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OpinionComment: The UK is not Tesco's only problem
While all eyes are on Tesco’s UK business, today’s interim results show that the grocer’s domestic market is not its only problem.
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NewsWe’re getting back on track, insists Clarke
As Tesco reports dip in like-for-likes, ‘confident’ Sainsbury’s goes on attack.
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NewsHunkemoller appoints head of design
European lingerie retailer Hunkemöller has appointed Zoe Price Smith as head of design.
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NewsAldi’s sales jump as shoppers tighten belts
Aldi, the German grocer which has surged back into popularity this year as consumers tighten their purse strings, reported a loss last year after a store disposal programme but sales grew solidly.
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NewsClaire's Stores appoints Beatrice Lafon European boss
Accessories retailer Claire’s Stores has appointed Beatrice Lafon as president of the European division.
