All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 30
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NewsTesco courts fashion brands
Grocer targets mainstream clothing brands to sell online as it seeks to build credibility in fashion
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NewsSainsbury’s to go ‘beyond food’ in search for growth
Chief executive Justin King pledges to almost double sales from services, non-food and new ventures
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NewsLandsbanki committee appoints advisers for sale of Iceland Foods
The Landsbanki resolution committee has hired UBS, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch to advise on the possible sale of Iceland Foods.
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NewsSupergroup growth slows in fourth quarter with lack of summer stock in stores
Supergroup has reported its growth slowed in its fourth quarter as it opened fewer stores and did not get its summer stock quickly enough into shops for the warm weather.
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NewsClinton Cards like-for-likes slip
Clinton Cards has reported recent trading continued to be challenging resulting in group like-for-likes for the 40 weeks to May 8 down 3%, slightly lower than the 2.7% achieved in its first half.
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NewsDixons UK like-for-likes slide in second half
Dixons has reported UK & Ireland like-for-like sales were down 3% in the full year and down 7% in its second half but said its business is performing ahead of the market.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 9%
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 9% to £665m in its full year, saying it “outperformed the market in a challenging environment”.
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NewsH&M to open first UK concession in Selfridges
H&M is to open its first UK concession in premium department store Selfridges at the end of August.
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NewsVideo: Phil Clarke explains his strategy
Tesco group chief executive Phil Clarke is continuing his policy of openness with a new video explaining his strategy on the grocer’s website.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints new heads of clothing and GM
Sainsbury’s has raided Littlewoods and John Lewis for two key roles in its clothing and general merchandise teams.
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NewsAsda introduces 6,000 apprenticeships
Asda has pledged to introduce 6,000 apprenticeships by the end of this year, and up to 25,000 by the end of 2012 as it seeks to change the face of retail as a career choice.
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NewsVideo: Iceland boss reaches Everest target
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker and his son Richard have achieved their goal of reaching the summit of the North Col of Everest at 23,030 ft.
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NewsDarren Shapland steps down from Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s group development director Darren Shapland is to step down from his position.
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NewsSainsbury's to host event to raise awareness of Paralympic Games
Sainsbury’s is to host a family-friendly event in September to support its sponsorship of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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NewsWaitrose launches new convenience range
Waitrose has launched a new range to support its ambitious growth in the convenience market.
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NewsWhole Foods Kensington store posts profit for first time
UPDATED: Upmarket US grocer Whole Foods has signed for a store in Fulham in London and revealed that its flagship store in Kensington is now EBITDA positive.
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NewsJames McCann steps down from Carrefour
James McCann, one of Carrefour’s top-level executives, has stepped down from his role after little over a year.
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NewsAll Saints sold to consortium led by Lion Capital
All Saints has finally been sold to a consortium led by Lion Capital, it has been reported.
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NewsSainsbury's launches 'Feed your family for £50 a week'
Sainsbury’s has today launched a ‘Feed your family for £50 a week’ promotion where it claims shoppers can have three meals a day for an average of 60p per meal per person.
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NewsSales of digital books soaring
Sales of digital books are soaring in the UK, according to figures from The Publishers Association.