All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 43
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NewsJohn Lewis reports flat week so far, with sales hit by snow
John Lewis has reported flat sales from Sunday to Wednesday compared with last year, as the snow impacted footfall and sales.
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NewsWalmart trials new format in China
Walmart has embarked on a new strategy in China in a bid to reach lower-income and rural shoppers.
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NewsOFT hits out at misleading price promotions
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has sent a stark warning to retailers about misleading price promotion offers.
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NewsJJB likely to breach banking covenants
JJB Sports has said it is likely it will breach its banking covenants as trading conditions have remained challenging and like-for-like sales remained below expectations.
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NewsFortnum & Mason records first profit in six years
Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason has recorded a profit for the first time in six years alongside record sales.
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NewsKPMG earns £11.3m fees from First Quench collapse
Accountancy firm KPMG earned fees of £11.3m from the administration of off licence group First Quench.
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NewsThe Co-op launches £200m Christmas promotional package
The Co-operative Group is offering shoppers a £200m Christmas promotional package.
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NewsLondon's West End retailers score £250m weekend sales
Retailers in London reported a bumper start to the festive shopping season with shoppers splashing out more than £250m in the West End over the weekend.
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NewsValue of online grocery sales to double to £9.5bn
The value of grocery shopping on the internet is predicted to nearly double to £9.5bn in five years, according to grocery research house IGD.
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NewsJohn Lewis records weekly sales of £100m
John Lewis sales for the week ending Saturday November 27 were just shy of £100m, showing shoppers were not deterred by the snowfall across the country.
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AnalysisMarketplaces
A marketplace lets retailers be seen as a one-stop-shop for shoppers to source a particular product, but etailers need to avoid the potential pitfalls
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NewsJohn Lewis plans spas to create in-store theatre
Department store chain to open beauty spas and hairdressers in bid to differentiate itself
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NewsTesco Asia trip shows grocer is realising global rewards
Analysts believe Tesco is “beginning to enjoy the benefits of its global scale” after the grocer ran an investor trip to Asia this week.
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NewsHalfords puts acquisitions on hold to make core business top priority
Halfords has put potential acquisitions on the back burner as it focuses on the core business.
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NewsTesco predicts biggest ever Christmas
Tesco is predicting its biggest ever Christmas this year, backed by extended opening hours, expanded ranges and more services on offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis mid-week sales up 12%
John Lewis has reported sales up 12% from Sunday to Wednesday this week, with trade strong across its sectors.
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NewsKiddicare launches app and mobile site
Online nursery retailer Kiddicare has today launched an iPhone app and mobile friendly version of its site.
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NewsTesco's £16 Kate Middleton copycat dress sold out online in an hour
Tesco’s £16 F&F dress in the style of the one Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement sold out online in just one hour on Monday.
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NewsAsda income tracker: average UK family had £4 a week less to spend in October compared to 2009
The average UK family had £4 a week less to spend in October compared to a year ago, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsNetto appoints new MD to lead Asda transition
Netto UK’s parent company has appointed the hard discounter’s property director as managing director to oversee the integration to Asda.