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Carrefour developing a ‘Courses Éco’ corner
Carrefour is developing a ‘Courses Éco’ corner dedicated to its entry price products in a handful of Paris and northern France stores.The initiative echoes Auchan’s own discount zone, with 400 SKUs across food, household and health and beauty. The assortment also includes around 20 products in bulk, alongside a broad ...
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NewsFood prices set to rise after poor harvests
Food prices look set to rise after poor UK harvests following recent wet weather.
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NewsThorntons reports 1.7% fall in like-for-likes
Chocolatier Thorntons’ like-for-likes fell 1.7% and total sales dropped 1% to £46m for the 14 weeks to October 6, as a result of store closures last year.
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NewsFormer M&S fashion boss Kate Bostock joins Asos
Kate Bostock, former Marks & Spencer fashion boss, is to join the board of etail powerhouse Asos.
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NewsAsda to roll out click and collect grocery service to 100 shops by year end
Asda is to roll out its click and collect grocery service to 100 stores by the end of the year following a 6-store trial.
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NewsPaperchase opens first airport store as it drives international growth
Paperchase has opened its first airport store as it eyes further channels to expand internationally.
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NewsHelp for Heroes sells branded product in its first store
Charity Help for Heroes has opened its first store in St David’s shopping centre, Cardiff where it will sell branded merchandise.
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NewsIntersport launches ad campaign to grab JJB custom
Intersport is looking to capitalise on JJB’s demise by launching a new marketing campaign highlighting the expert advice shoppers get in-store.
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NewsM&S boss Marc Bolland urges Government to give more support to high streets
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland has said high streets need more Government support if they are to survive.
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NewsRetail insolvencies rise 9% in past year
Retail insolvencies jumped 9% over the past year according to PwC.
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NewsGarden Centre Group boss Nicholas Marshall exits
Garden Centre Group chief executive and veteran of the industry Nicholas Marshall has stepped down from his post after four years.
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NewsSainsbury’s King hits out at Government ‘shares for rights’ scheme
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has hit out at the Government’s plan to allow staff to surrender their employment rights in return for shares in their company.
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NewsWaitrose grabs highest grocery market share in its history
Waitrose posted its highest ever grocery market share of 4.7% in the 12 weeks ending September 30, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsB&Q makes 15% of head office staff redundant
DIY giant B&Q is making 15% of its head office staff redundant as it restructures to create a more “customer focused, agile, omnichannel retailer”.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke says retailers need to 'get personal' with customers
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke said retailers need to “get personal” with customers if they are to stay ahead in the changing digital landscape and forge closer links with suppliers to deliver innovation.
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NewsJJB Sports landlords set to lose more than £40m a year
Landlords of the JJB Sports stores closed as a result of the administration could lose £37.5m in rent and £5m a year in services.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief executive steps down to focus on product role
Go Outdoors founder John Graham is to step down as chief executive to take a role focusing on product at the retailer.
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NewsZara's UK profits soar
Fashion chain Zara’s UK pre-tax profits soared 22% to £19.3m in its year to January 31 as it prepares to open its UK flagship store.
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NewsClothing drives September retail sales rise
UK like-for-like retail sales jumped 1.5% last month as shoppers splashed out on winter wardrobes.
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NewsJimmy Choo takes control of Chinese distribution
Luxury footwear retailer and brand Jimmy Choo is taking direct control of its mainland Chinese distribution with immediate effect.