All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 36
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AnalysisLaura Wade-Gery
With bold ecommerce growth on the agenda it’s little wonder Marks & Spencer has poached Tesco’s online pioneer to work her magic.
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NewsPortfolio shake-up and sharper promotions planned at Thorntons
Thorntons’ new chief executive Jonathan Hart has begun a strategic review of the chocolatier that will reshape its property portfolio and emphasise its “uniqueness”.
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NewsKiddicare deal to take Morrisons international
Grocer sizes up non-food and online opportunities after Kiddicare acquisition
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NewsClarke needs to convince UK still offers growth for Tesco
New Tesco chief executive Phil Clarke needs to do more to reassure the market about its performance and growth prospects in the UK, while also convince it of the virtues of its international operations, broker Barclays Capital said this week.
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NewsMorrisons to send top managers on cricket coaching course
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips is to send his top managers on cricket coaching courses to help them improve their management skills.
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NewsTesco poised to be fastest growing global retailer
Tesco is set to be the fastest growing retailer of the global grocery top four, according to research house IGD.
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NewsSports Direct retail sales up 13.8%
Sports Direct has reported retail sales up 13.8% to £371m in the 13 weeks to January 23.
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NewsKingfisher expects profit to be at top end of expectations, despite B&Q hit by snow
DIY group Kingfisher expects to report full year pre-tax profit at the top end of analyst expectations, despite B&Q being hit by the snowy weather in December.
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NewsB&Q to sell Royal Wedding gnomes
B&Q is celebrating the Royal Wedding with the sale of a commemorative pair of gnomes.
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NewsTesco's F&F sponsors LFW designer Mark Fast
Tesco clothing brand F&F has teamed up with London-based knitwear designer Mark Fast to sponsor his autumn 11 catwalk show at London Fashion Week.
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NewsMorrisons buys Kiddicare for £70m
Morrisons has bought online baby products retailer Kiddicare for £70m in the first step in developing the grocer’s etail operation.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open website to Europe
John Lewis is to open up its website for international orders to 25 European countries, enabling it to gather data on which cities could support physical department stores.
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NewsBargain Booze owner mulls sale
Discount off licence chain Bargain Booze’s private equity owner is understood to be considering a sale of the business.
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NewsWaitrose to open first Channel Islands shop this week
Waitrose will this week to open the first of five shops in the Channel Islands, its first company-owned shop outside the UK.
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NewsAsda hits back in row over price guarantee
Asda marketing chief Rick Bendel is confident the advertising regulator will dismiss rivals’ complaints about its 10% cheaper guarantee.
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NewsBlacks Leisure chief executive Neil Gillis resigns
Blacks Leisure chief executive Neil Gillis is to resign from the retailer.
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AnalysisRick Bendel
The Asda marketing veteran has become a driving force at parent Walmart, but can he counter the criticism of his current ‘baby’, the Asda Price Guarantee?
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NewsSainsbury's to source all Fairtrade cotton from supplier in India
Sainsbury’s is to source all of its Fairtrade cotton from a co-operative supplier in Gujarat, India.
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NewsTesco completes sale and leaseback of 21 shops
Tesco has completed a sale and leaseback transaction as it continues with its programme to release value from its UK property portfolio.