All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 95
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News
John Lewis posts 4.8 per cent sales slide
John Lewis department stores recorded a 4.8 per cent dip in sales last week as the global banking crisis worsened and the sun came out at the weekend.
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Baugur: Food retailers allay concern
Baugur-backed food retailers have insisted that they remain focused on trading despite doubts about the Icelandic investor’s future.
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Justin King: bank rescue has begun to restore confidence
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King believes the Government’s banking bail-out this week has dramatically “moved the dial” and already started reviving consumer confidence.
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Opinion
Sainsbury's covering all bases
Sainsbury’s delivered second-quarter results that were above expectations this week.
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News
Borders UK exposed to Landsbanki
Bookseller Borders UK has been dragged into Iceland’s financial difficulties as it has emerged that it received a loan from troubled bank Landsbanki earlier this year.
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John Lewis sales pick up
John Lewis reported a much-needed boost to the UK high street today with an improvement in its weekly sales.
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Coface pulls Baugur credit insurance
One of the UK’s three biggest credit insurers has withdrawn cover for suppliers to several Baugur-backed retailers as the situation in Iceland worsens.
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Sir Alan Sugar takes stake in Woolworths
The Apprentice star Sir Alan Sugar has reportedly acquired a near 4 per cent stake in Woolworths.
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Malcolm Walker: no Iceland meltdown
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker reassures suppliers as Icelandic economic collapse threatens retailers.
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AnalysisMartin Bailie: A Lidl goes a long way
It’s been one of the biggest retail successes of the year, but Lidl has stayed silent — until now. In an exclusive interview, Lidl UK director Martin Bailie explains the secret of its success.
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Robert Tchenguiz 'to sell Sainsbury's stake'
Property billionaire Robert Tchenguiz has reportedly been forced to put his 10 per cent stake in J Sainsbury up for sale.
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Asda reveals strong George sales in September
Asda exceeded expectations for sales of its autumn and winter George clothing ranges last month, Wal-Mart has revealed.
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MFI retail and property divisions placed into administration
MFI placed its retail and property divisions into administration yesterday after the completion of a management buyout led by chief executive Gary Favell.
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Opinion
Tesco banking on banking
In an ironic about-turn, consumers were this week knocking down the doors of Northern Rock to open savings accounts.
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News
TK Maxx jackets with knives spark outrage
Designer discount fashion retailer TK Maxx has been lambasted for selling jackets with a hidden knife attached.
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John Lewis weekly sales dive
John Lewis has reported a slump of 8.3 per cent in weekly sales, which it blames on a combination of sunny weather and coverage of the global economic situation.
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Blacks Leisure losses to widen
Outdoor clothing retailer Blacks Leisure expects to report its pre-tax loss has widened in its interim results to about 4.5 million as it reveals “difficult” trading in August.
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Superdrug to offer travel vaccinations
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is to ramp up its pharmacy credentials with the launch of travel clinics next week.
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Sir Terry Leahy: Tesco will adapt to downturn
Tesco has admitted its Finest and Organics ranges have stopped growing, as shopper patterns change in the wake of the economic downturn.