All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 3
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes fall 5.7% amid tough autumn trading
French Connection has reported like-for-like sales were down 5.7% in the UK and Europe as the warm autumn weather resulted in tough trading.
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NewsTesco shareholders could sue following accounting scandal
A group of Tesco shareholders could sue supermarket giant Tesco following the accounting scandal which led to a £263m profits overstatement.
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NewsAo.com to accelerate European roll-out after German launch
Electricals etailer Ao.com is to accelerate its European roll out after successfully launching in Germany six months ahead of schedule.
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NewsMothercare reduces UK losses as turnaround continues
Mothercare’s group underlying pre-tax profits were up 65% to £3.3m in the half year with the UK loss lessening as it continues its turnaround.
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NewsTesco poised to part ways with auditor PwC following accounting scandal
Tesco is understood to be on the verge of ditching its auditor PwC following the accounting scandal which saw the grocer report a £263m profits overstatement.
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NewsGrocery market falls into decline as sales slip 0.2%
The grocery market has fallen into decline for the first time since Kantar Worldpanel records began in 1994 as sales slid 0.2% compared to the previous year.
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NewsAsda chief admits more to do in discounter battle as like-for-likes fall
Asda has fallen into negative like-for-like territory, reporting a 1.6% fall in its third quarter, as the trading environment took a toll.
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NewsVideo: Sainsbury's unveils Christmas ad featuring First World War football game
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its ad featuring a depiction of the 1914 First World War Christmas truce featuring the famous football game.
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NewsSainsbury's chief Coupe insists he has firepower to withstand anything
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has insisted that his new strategy means the grocer has the firepower to deal with anything the market throws at it.
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NewsSainsbury's reports interim profits down 6% as it unveils fightback plan
Sainsbury’s has reported falling first half profits and unveiled plans to invest in price and quality to fight back in the new era of grocery retailing.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports weekly sales up 5.1% as customers embrace Monty
John Lewis has reported sales of £95.7m this week, up 5.1% on last year, as it unveiled its Christmas campaign featuring Monty the penguin.
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NewsSainsbury's appeal against Tesco Price Promise dismissed
Sainsbury’s appeal against Tesco’s Price Promise campaign has been thrown out by Britain’s High Court.
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NewsNew Look half-year sales and profits up but remains cautious for outlook
New Look has reported sales and profits up for its half year but remains cautious for the full year owing to the warm autumn weather.
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NewsVideo: Tesco lights up Wigan with Christmas advertising campaign
Tesco has opted for a light show, giant Santas and lots of sparkle in its Christmas campaign which aims to focus on the little things that help customers in the festive season.
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NewsSainsbury's to trial app to cut time spent in stores and at checkout
Sainsbury’s is to trial an app that builds customer baskets with the aim of cutting time spent in store and at the till.
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NewsIn pictures: Netto unveils first store as it takes on Aldi and Lidl
Netto has claimed it will “set new standards for discount retailing in the UK” as it opens its first UK store in Leeds today.
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NewsNearly 70% of retailers believe Christmas will be better than last year
UK retailers believe Christmas will bring better trading than last year owing to an improving economy and healthier year of trading.
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NewsFormer Sainsbury's boss warns grocers not to neglect physical stores
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has warned grocers not to neglect their bricks-and-mortar stores and focus too much on online operations.
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NewsPrimark reports profits up 30% and sales growth of 17%
Value fashion chain Primark has reported adjusted operating profit up 30% at constant currencies to £662m and a sales increase of 17%.
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NewsTopshop teams up with Beyoncé to launch streetwear brand
Sir Philip Green’s Topshop has teamed up with pop superstar Beyoncé to launch a streetwear brand featuring sports and fitness clothing.