All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 32
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NewsTesco returns to focusing on fashion for mums with new F&F campaign
Tesco is to change the focus of its fashion advertising to reconnect with its core clothing customers of mums with young families.
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NewsFlying Brands suffers difficult Q1
Flying Brands has suffered a difficult first quarter with like-for-like orders excluding businesses acquired in 2010 slumping 19.8%below last year.
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NewsWaitrose sales soar 23.7% with barbecue and picnic fare
The soaring temperatures helped lift Waitrose sales for the week ending Saturday April 10 by 23.7%.
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NewsIceland founder's Everest expedition in jeopardy
Iceland founder Malcolm Walker’s charity expedition to Everest is hanging in the balance following an accident close to the Nepal/ Tibet border.
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OpinionCould JJB CVA start a trend?
JJB Sports was handed a lifeline when its landlords voted in favour of its second CVA.
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NewsMorrisons picks upmarket towns for c-store pilot
Morrisons is to target well-heeled customers with its new convenience store format, with the first to open in the affluent Yorkshire town of Ilkley.
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NewsPeacock Group enters talks to sell Bonmarché to Duke Street
The Peacock Group has entered exclusive talks with private equity investor Duke Street about a sale of its mature womenswear business Bonmarché.
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NewsUS DVD rental business Blockbuster sold to satellite broadcaster
US DVD rental business Blockbuster, which went bankrupt last year, has been bought by US satellite broadcaster Dish Network after it won a $321m (£196m) auction.
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NewsHalfords Q4 retail like-for-likes down 6.8%
Halfords has reported a tough fourth quarter with retail like-for-likes down 6.8%, and the cycles and automotive retailer is implementing a share buyback programme of up to £75m.
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NewsM&S general merchandise suffers but food holds up
Marks & Spencer has reported a dip in general merchandise like-for-likes but food sales held up.
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NewsMidcounties Co-operative profits up 35%
The Midcounties Co-operative has reported a 35% increase in trading profit to a record £26m.
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NewsMarks & Spencer considers new pay structure
Marks & Spencer has started consulting shareholders over a new pay structure which could see executive remuneration linked more closely to performance, according to reports.
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NewsTesco launches Easter Clubcard Voucher Exchange
Tesco is launching an Easter Clubcard Voucher Exchange in a bid to ramp up sales over the bank holidays.
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NewsUpdated: Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby to step down from business
Updated: Alliance Boots group chief executive Andy Hornby is to step down from the business, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsSainsbury’s King warns slump in consumer confidence will persist
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has signalled that consumer sentiment has collapsed since the beginning of the year and shows no signs of improvement.
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NewsVision Express hires chief to build brand
Optical specialist Vision Express has hired former Greene King and Sainsbury’s director Jonathan Lawson as its new chief executive.
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OpinionSmall stores are big business
The race for grocery space looks likely to be played out in the convenience sector in the next few years.
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NewsTesco's price checker backfires
Tesco has been forced to issue of flood of refunds after its efforts to go head-to-head with Asda’s price guarantee have backfired.
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NewsGeorge at Asda promotes careers in fashion with education drive
George at Asda has thrown its weight behind the training and education of fashion students with the launch of an open-house Education Day and a fully funded university programme.
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NewsShoppers complain over Waitrose's new website
Waitrose has suffered a blow after customers complained of problems on its new £10m website, which was launched with much fanfare two weeks ago.