All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 42
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NewsTesco hit with complaints over voucher redemption
Tesco has been swamped with complaints over the way it has handled its Big Christmas Exchange Voucher campaign redemption.
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NewsHMV like-for-likes slump 16%, and losses at the group widen
HMV UK & Ireland like-for-like sales for the 26 weeks to October 23 have slumped 16.1%, and losses have widened across the group.
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NewsShop price inflation dips in November as retailers ramp up promotions
Overall shop price inflation fell to 2% in November from 2.2% in October, outlining that retailers are running discounts and promotions in the highly competitive run up to Christmas.
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NewsCo-op trials city-centre home shopping service
The Co-operative Group is to trial a home delivery service to shoppers living and working in Manchester city centre.
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NewsTesco market share up, Morrisons share down
Tesco has increased market share for the first time since May, while Morrisons market share has slipped for the first time since the end of 2007.
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NewsAsda director Doug Gurr to leave in January
Asda executive director Doug Gurr is to leave the business in January.
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NewsHolland & Barrett expands into Cyprus
Holland & Barrett has expanded into Cyprus via a franchise agreement.
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NewsShoppers plan to spend more on Christmas meal but rein in spend on presents
Three-quarters of shoppers are planning to spend more or the same on their Christmas meal this festive period compared to last year, according to the latest IGD ShopperTrack.
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NewsTesco reports improving UK sales as international remains strong
Tesco has reported improving sales in the UK in its third quarter, while its international markets delivered a “strong performance”.
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NewsSainsbury's changes logo for Shrek film release
Sainsbury’s has altered its logo for a promotion advertising the film release of Shrek Forever After.
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NewsTesco sells canoes to promote its GB Canoeing sponsorship
Tesco is to sponsor GB Canoeing for the next two years in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics and will sell a range of canoes and kayaks to promote the sport.
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NewsRetailers found charging different prices across the country
High street retailers are charging different prices across the country with some stores pricing items 80% higher than in others, according to reports.
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NewsTesco shop roof collapses in Scunthorpe under weight of snow
Part of the roof of a Tesco store in Scunthorpe has collapsed due to the snow.
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NewsRetailers face shortages as ports forced to shut in severe weather
High street retailers face Christmas shortages of toys, clothing, electrical goods and furniture after the snow caused several of the UK’s largest ports.
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NewsGrocery spend will top £180bn by 2015
Consumers will spend £182.7bn in grocery retailers by 2015, an average annual growth of 3.9%, according to grocery research house IGD.
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NewsWaitrose weekly sales up 11%
Waitrose total sales were up 11% last week, driven by shoppers stocking up on wintry foods for the cold weather.
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AnalysisPaul Mason
After a successful career working for some of the biggest high street names, Paul Mason is set to be appointed chairman at Cath Kidston.
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NewsSainsbury’s loses its clothing and homewares directors
Blow to supermarket’s non-food ambitions as Sara Bradley and Adrian Mountford defect to rivals
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NewsSupermarkets lift local trade, research claims
Supermarkets built in edge of town centre locations do not lead to the decimation of local trade or the crumbling health of the town centre’s retail offer, a report published this week claimed.
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OpinionTesco leads overseas charge
Fresh from being shown around its Asian operations, brokers agree that international is Tesco’s most significant growth opportunity.