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NewsRetail diary: Morrisons' intriguing new slogan
The UK’s oldest supermarket worker reaches his use by date, aged 95, Carpetright staff get an unwanted surprise and Morrisons tries out an interesting slogan.
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NewsAgenda: Grocery sales data from Kantar and Nielsen
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with the latest grocery market share data from Kantar and Nielsen on the agenda.
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NewsAsda sales growth – green shoots or false dawn?
Asda’ second quarter results today delivered the embattled grocer’s first like-for-like sales increase in three years.
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NewsAsda stems sales decay with first rise in three years
Asda has posted its first quarter of sales growth for three years as the embattled grocer’s turnaround efforts build momentum.
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NewsRetail sales rise ‘subdued’ despite boost from grocery
UK retail sales increased by volume and amount spent in July as strong food sales offset monthly declines in other sectors.
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NewsKingfisher sales drop as B&Q bitten by bad weather
B&Q and Screwfix-owner Kingfisher said like-for-like sales were hit in its second quarter as bad weather dampened trading at B&Q.
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NewsBunnings racks up losses in maiden full year
Wesfarmer-owned DIY retailer Bunnings made a loss in its first full year on these shores as it kick-started its assault on the UK DIY market.
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NewsArcadia names new Topshop creative director
Arcadia has appointed David Hagglund as creative director across Topshop and Topman in a newly-created role.
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NewsAmazon expands and takes a leaf out of Argos’ book
Amazon made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic today as it continues its UK expansion drive and even incurred the wrath of President Trump.
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NewsJack Wills raids Burberry for marketing chief
Jack Wills has poached a Burberry executive to become its first chief marketing officer.
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NewsAmazon grows UK fulfilment network creating 1,000 jobs
Amazon has unveiled plans to expand its UK fulfilment network with a new centre in Bristol, which will lead to the creation of 1,000 new full-time jobs.
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NewsAmazon to roll out Instant Pickup points in the US
Amazon is rolling out pick-up points in the US that allow customers to collect their orders within minutes of ordering online.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury’s stalls, exec pay unveiled
When questioned last month about Sainsbury’s proposed takeover of Nisa, the grocer’s boss Mike Coupe remained tight-lipped.
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NewsRetail cybercrime doubles as hackers target shopper data
The number of data breaches at UK retailers has doubled year on year as pressure mounts for the sector to plough investment into cyber security.
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NewsLaura Ashley warns on profits ahead of full-year results
Laura Ashley has issued its second profit warning in the space of six months amid “demanding” trading conditions.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spurred by fashion and electricals
John Lewis sales spiked last week as womenswear and electricals drove the department store chain’s performance.
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NewsUpdated: Argos distribution workers begin strike
Argos warehouse staff have started a three-week strike over the terms and conditions of recent redundancy agreements.
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NewsWilko trade union confident job losses can be minimised
The GMB trade union has said it is confident that job losses at variety store group Wilko can be kept to a minimum.
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NewsSainsbury’s pauses Nisa talks over competition concerns
Sainsbury’s has pressed the pause button on takeover talks with retailer and wholesaler Nisa because of concern that it could stoke greater than expected regulatory interest.
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NewsBoxpark-style malls lined up for Woolwich and Reading
Two Boxpark-style retail, leisure and office schemes could be built in Woolwich and Reading after planning applications were lodged.