All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 82
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strongest week of the year so far
John Lewis has recorded its strongest week of the year so far, with sales up 2 per cent.
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AnalysisONS Retail Sales Index
The Office for National Statistics has admitted its Retail Sales Index may have overstated sales figures. So how has it re-evaluated its methodology and will this ensure more accurate results?
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Foreign retailers welcome new Indian government
Last week India’s new government, with Manmohan Singh as prime minister, was sworn in in Delhi. Singh and the Congress Party won a decisive mandate with his pledge to tackle the impact of the global economic crisis and by ensuring growth for the country.
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NewsLloydspharmacy to roll out online doctors
Lloydspharmacy is to roll out its online doctor service to about 300 stores this year as it seeks to drive its health-related sales.
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NewsCompetition Commission to update on ombudsman at end of June
The Competition Commission is expected to update the industry on the proposed grocery ombudsman at the end of June, as the deadline for responses on the consultation concludes today.
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NewsTesco chief Sir Terry Leahy takes pay cut
Tesco chief Sir Terry Leahy took a £370,000 cut in his pay and bonus package last year after the US business failed to hit some targets.
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NewsJessops shareholders unlikely to see return
Jessops has reported a loss of £5.9m in its first half and said that while it was still working “towards a solvent solution for the business” it does not expect “any value will be attributed to shareholders”.
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NewsWaitrose launches campaign for Essential range
Waitrose has today launched a direct marketing campaign to promote its recently-launched value range Essential Waitrose.
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NewsTesco clothing boss registers new fashion website
Tesco’s clothing boss Terry Green has registered a fashion website for the company which he mentored as part of a student project.
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NewsHouseholds £3 a week better off last month, according to Asda
The average UK family was £3 a week better off last month compared to the same period in 2008, according to a survey from grocer Asda.
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OpinionEra of transparency for retailers?
Asda’s Andy Bond says grocers need to be more transparent, so how can they use social networking sites to improve their customer relationships?
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NewsColes scores another UK hiring
Australian grocer Coles has snapped up another UK stalwart with the appointment of former Boots group financial controller Tony Buffin as its finance director.
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Brand Alley UK appoints new chief executive
Private sales e-tailer BrandAlley.com has appointed Rob Feldmann as chief executive of its UK division.
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NewsAsda chief Andy Bond heralds a ‘new era of consumer power’
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has heralded a “new era of democracy” as consumers now shape the way retailers do business.
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AnalysisStefano Pessina is picture of good health at Boots
Despite pressure from the supermarkets, Boots is prospering under private ownership. Jennifer Creevy explains how Stefano Pessina’s vision is working
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NewsMothercare posts 12.4 per cent profit hike
Mothercare has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 12.4 per cent to £37.1m in its full year ending March 28.
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OpinionNew era of supermarket loyalty wars?
Tesco has led the charge on loyalty cards. Will its Clubcard relaunch next week win it back customers from competitors Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons?
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NewsCarphone Warehouse buys Tiscali UK
The Carphone Warehouse and Tiscali have reached an agreement for TalkTalk to acquire Tiscali’s UK operations for £236m.
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NewsM&S admits ‘we boobed’ over larger bra sizes
Marks & Spencer has admitted it was wrong to charge a £2 surcharge on larger bra sizes, after campaigners hit out earlier this week.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports steady week
John Lewis has reported a consistent week of trading, with weekly sales down 3.1 per cent.