All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 77
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OpinionMajestic toasts new customers
Majestic Wine has switched its minimum order policy, and the move — along with its customer service proposition — is likely to bring in new customers.
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NewsAcorn Pet Centres collapses into administration
Scottish pets retailer Acorn Pet Centres has fallen into administration.
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NewsAlchemy boss Jon Moulton quits the private equity firm
Alchemy Partners boss Jon Moulton has quit the private equity firm after a bust-up over strategy.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Justin King insists he will remain at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has reaffirmed his commitment to the grocer, and dampened speculation he will move to head up Marks & Spencer.
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NewsTesco criticised for offering CT health scan vouchers
Radiation risks from X-rays has led to criticism of Tesco’s promotion of vouchers for CT health scans through its Clubcard loyalty scheme.The Society of Radiographers said the Lifescan promotion, billed as helping to detect tumours and other illnesses, is “inappropriate” and does not make the risks from radiation exposure clear.Spokesman ...
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong bank holiday trade
John Lewis reported an upbeat weekly trading report, helped by new product lines in home and fashion.
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NewsTesco enlists former shoplifter to help with in-store crime
Tesco has enlisted a former professional shoplifter to give the grocer advice on how to stay ahead in terms of crime in its stores.
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OpinionAsda's George hits the Christmas spot
Asda has unveiled a glamorous and stylish range for Christmas from its clothing brand George. But the collection also shows how far the value fashion retailer has come in terms of quality.
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NewsDSGi reports ‘encouraging’ start to its year
DSG International has reported an “encouraging” start to the year with total group sales down 6% in Sterling and like-for-like sales down 6%.
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NewsTesco wages war on WHSmith with back to school campaign
Tesco aims to conquer the ‘back to school’ market with a price comparison campaign against WHSmith.
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AnalysisPaul Foley: The boss who broke Aldi’s secretive mould
The Aldi boss broke the company mould to bang the grocer’s drum during the recession. As he steps down, Jennifer Creevy asks if he was a victim of his own success
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NewsAsda cites low prices and quality as key to success across markets
Asda has claimed its food, home and leisure and George clothing departments are all outperforming their respective markets.
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NewsSainsbury's launches first non-food catalogue
Sainsbury’s has launched its first-ever home catalogue to accompany its non-food online offer.
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NewsJessops like-for-likes down 4.7%
Jessops has reported like-for-like sales down 4.7% in the 12 weeks ending August 16, against the continuing difficult retail environment.
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NewsSony slashes price of PlayStation 3
Sony has slashed the price of its PlayStation 3 games console in an attempt to boost sales for the vital Christmas season.
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NewsSainsbury’s increases graduate places by 30%
Sainsbury’s has increased the number of places available on its graduate training programme by 30%, providing a rare glimpse of hope for students graduating in a recession.
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NewsOwn-label goods are gaining market share
Supermarket own-label goods are gaining market share against branded competitors, according to Datamonitor.
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OpinionWill Aldi retreat under its stone?
Aldi UK and Ireland managing director Paul Foley shocked the grocery world by stepping down this week. Will his departure mean Aldi returns to its secretive roots?
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NewsTesco launches new Clubcard offer
Tesco has today launched a Double Points offer for its Clubcard customers, giving shoppers two points for every £1 they spend across the store and online.
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AnalysisNeed to know... Ethical trading
Retailers continue to come under fire over ethical trade issues. Here, we outline how stores can ensure they stay out of trouble