All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 65
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NewsMorrisons to train 5,500 apprentices
Morrisons is to reveal that 5,500 of its staff have signed up to a state-funded apprentice scheme in a boost to the Government’s push to promote training in the UK.
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NewsFresh & Easy expands gluten-free products
Fresh & Easy has expanded its range of gluten-free products in response to customer feedback.
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OpinionMorrisons’ outside man
Dalton Philips’ appointment at Morrisons is set to shake up the grocery market once more. Will Morrisons’ move pay off?
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NewsB&Q embroiled in row as Titchmarsh fronts campaign
B&Q has been drawn into a row after hiring gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh after some critics argued BBC presenters must be impartial.
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NewsHair and beauty chain Sally ramps up retail
Hair and beauty specialist Sally is to test a new format in five stores as it seeks to push its retail offer.
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NewsGeorge at Asda insiders tipped as favourites to succeed Thompson
Three internal candidates are among the front-runners to take over from Anthony Thompson as managing director of George at Asda.
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AnalysisAnthony Thompson: new Fat Face chief is a product man
If what he did for George at Asda is any indication, Fat Face’s new chief executive is well qualified to get the business back in shape.
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NewsShop Direct puts 1,500 jobs in consultation
Home shopping group Shop Direct is considering closing three contact centres with the possible loss of 1,500 jobs.
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NewsAsda launches voucher campaign
Asda has today launched a voucher campaign to drive shoppers to its stores.
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NewsH&M reports strong Christmas trading
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported sales in over the Christmas period of December were up 15% in local currencies.
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NewsFindel like-for-likes slip 3%
Home shopping retailer Findel has reported like-for-like sales were down 3% for the 39 weeks to January 1.
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NewsSir David Jones steps down from JJB Sports
Sir David Jones is to step down from his role of chairman at JJB Sports due to ill health.
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NewsAsda trials vending machine to reduce waste
Asda has launched a trial with fabric conditioner sold in reusable pouches from vending machines in a bid to reduce packaging waste.
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NewsWalmart axes 11,200 jobs at Sam’s Club
Walmart is cutting 11,200 jobs at its Sam’s Club warehouse chain in the US.
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NewsOcado introduces online ratings and reviews
Online grocer Ocado is testing a ratings and reviews section for shoppers to rate food products, which it claims is a first for a UK supermarket.
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NewsSainsbury’s to double size in non-food
Grocer will roll out click-and-collect to build on strong growth already achieved in non-food sector
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NewsB&Q partners with Alan Titchmarsh
B&Q has partnered with celebrity gardener Alan Titchmarsh to help drive sales in its garden and outdoor product categories.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes up 6.5%
Morrisons has reported strong Christmas trading with like-for-like sales up 6.5% on the six weeks to January 3.
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NewsMorrisons appoints home and leisure director
Morrisons has appointed Mike Snell as its home and leisure director.
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NewsTesco launches ‘Buy One, Get One Free Later’ deals
Tesco has this week launched a ‘Buy One, Get One Free Later’ deal, which it claims will help customers cut down waste.