All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 21
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NewsCostcutter modernises with new store fascias
Costcutter is to introduce two new store fascias next year as part of a modernisation plan for the symbol group.
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NewsDunelm profits up 9%
Dunelm has reported pre-tax profit up 9% to £83.6m in its full year results despite the challenging consumer backdrop.
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NewsWaitrose confident for Christmas despite fall in first-half profits
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has promised to be the best performing grocer once again this Christmas and to steal further market share.
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NewsSainsbury's launches new strapline 'Live Well For Less'
Sainsbury’s is promising customers they can ‘Live Well For Less’ after unveiling the phrase as its new strapline.
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NewsLloyds extends American Golf sale deadline
Lloyds Development Capital (LDC) is understood to have extended the timeframe for the sale of American Golf as interest from an unknown American trade buyer emerges.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts sharp drop in operating profit amid highly competitive environment
John Lewis has posted a sharp drop in operating profit in its first half as it matched the scale of discounting on the high street with its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ commitment and invested in the business.
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NewsWaitrose to trial convenience shops at Shell petrol stations
Waitrose is to trial opening its Little Waitrose convenience shops at Shell petrol stations.
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NewsSir Philip Green argues riots were culmination of year of civil disobedience
Sir Philip Green has said the occupation of the Fortnum & Mason store earlier this year by protesters encouraged last month’s rioters and looters.
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NewsPrimark operating margins to be hit by high street discounting
Primark’s operating margin is expected to be hit slightly in its full year results after a higher level of discounting than is normal on the UK high street towards the end of the summer.
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NewsProperty firm CBRE buys niche retail agency
Property firm CB Richard Ellis has bought niche retail outfit Michael Peddar & Company.
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AnalysisExiting international markets
Tesco’s retreat from Japan is further evidence of how hard it is to grow businesses in the country
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NewsTesco strikes back in JS Ulster price tussle
Tesco has gone head to head with Sainsbury’s in Northern Ireland following Sainsbury’s launch of its price guarantee scheme last month.
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NewsMorrisons to combine store trials in two test shops
Morrisons is to combine the trials it is running on fresh food and space allocation at stores in St Albans and Wrexham.
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NewsCarpetright appoints Darren Shapland to its board
Carpetright has appointed former Sainsbury’s director Darren Shapland to the board as an independent non-executive director.
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GalleryIn pictures: Waitrose opens first Food, Fashion & Home store
Waitrose opened its first Food, Fashion & Home store this morning at its revamped Canary Wharf shop.
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NewsMorrisons profits up 8%
Morrisons has reported an 8% rise in underlying profit in its interim results to £442m but warned the trading environment would continue to be challenging.
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NewsMorrisons hires Apple director to lead online food launch
Morrisons has hired a digital heavy-hitter from Apple to lead its online food launch as it takes its next steps into etailing.
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NewsBooths refinances for store expansion
North-west grocer Booths has refinanced its £56m debt facility and extended its credit by a further £37m to support expansion.
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NewsDoubts emerge over Comet sale
The sale of electricals retailer Comet looks increasingly unlikely to go ahead as it understood the two remaining potential bidders are seeking a dowry in the region of £150m-£200m.