All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 39
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NewsHobbyCraft appoints new chief executive
HobbyCraft has appointed former trading and marketing director at Pets at Home Catriona Marshall as its new chief executive.
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NewsInflation threat could prompt trading down
Shoppers are increasingly likely to switch supermarkets or swap to cheaper brands in the face of soaring food price inflation.
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NewsPoor UK Christmas update prompts Tesco share drop
Tesco’s disappointing UK Christmas update resulted in a 4% drop in its share price last Thursday but the grocer insisted its performance was a blip because of the snow.
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NewsBoots to upgrade its Treat Street website
Boots UK is to update its technology and ramp up marketing plans for its Treat Street online operation, which allows its customers to collect Advantage Card points when shopping at other retailers.
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NewsTesco launches attack on Asda price promise
Tesco has squared up to Asda by taking out double-page spreads in several national newspapers this week, challenging Asda’s claim to be 10% cheaper than its rivals.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose joins Woolworths South Africa
South African food and clothing retailer Woolworths Holdings has appointed former Marks & Spencer chairman and chief executive Sir Stuart Rose as a non-executive director.
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NewsEBay reports strong Christmas, led by fashion
Etail giant eBay has reported a strong fourth quarter in the UK. Sales rose 170%, led by fashion as sales of clothes, shoes and accessories outperformed.
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NewsLeading record companies lend backing to HMV
The chiefs of seven leading record companies have come out in support of HMV, saying that they are continuing to supply the retailer as normal and praising the unique role it plays in supporting the music industry in the UK.
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NewsLaura Ashley profits to beat expectations
Strong trading over Christmas means fashion and homewares business Laura Ashley now expects full year pre-tax profit to be “significantly higher” than previously expectated.
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NewsPrimark Christmas sales leap but rising cotton prices pose threat
Primark has reported first quarter sales up 12% year on year despite the snowy pre-Christmas weather, but warned that higher cotton prices are expected to affect margins.
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NewsThe Co-op appoints Gill Barr as marketing director
The Co-operative Group has appointed Gill Barr as its group marketing director.
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NewsTesco's JV with British Land refinances 8-store portfolio
Tesco’s joint venture company with British Land, BLT Properties, has refinanced its superstores portfolio.
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NewsComet like-for-likes slump 7.3%
Electricals chain Comet has reported a slump in like-for-like sales of 7.3% over Christmas, hit by the bad weather and intense promotional activity.
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NewsRetailers to be banned from selling cheap alcohol
Retailers are to be banned from selling alcohol below a minimum price for the first time, under Government plans to be revealed today.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 2%
The Perfume Shop reported like-for-like sales up 2% for the four weeks to January 1, driven by classic fragrances and gift sets.
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NewsAsda HR director leaves
Asda’s HR director left the grocer last week to seek opportunities in Europe.
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NewsBoots UK December like-for-likes up 3.8%
Health and beauty giant Boots UK reported like-for-like retail sales up 3.8% in December, with fragrances and beauty electricals performing well.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported like-for-like sales up 5% over the Christmas period with sales of outdoor products strong in the snow.
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OpinionOcado beats the bears
If there is one retailer that could have convincingly used the snow as an excuse for lost sales over the Christmas period it is Ocado.
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NewsSainsbury’s to invest in own-brand after record Christmas
Grocer to build on its bumper Christmas after overtaking Asda as second biggest supermarket