All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 2
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Analysis & FeaturesQuids in - will Tesco's Brand Outlet trouble the £-stores?
Tesco is confident its bigger and better pound zones will make a difference……
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NewsPoundland credits store openings for 13.3% sales growth
Poundland has announced a 13.3% increase in total sales for the 52 weeks ending 30 March 2014.
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NewsB&M Bargains plans to double estate to 800 stores
B&M Bargains plans to more than double the size of its estate in the coming years, The Grocer has learnt…
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NewsGreggs sales rise as store refurbs gather pace
Greggs has predicted a “satisfactory” financial year in 2014 after total sales rose 4% for the 17 weeks ending 26 April.
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NewsIceland sponsors Paul O’Grady ITV show
Iceland has said it will champion its teatime meals offer with its new sponsorship of ITV’s 5pm Paul O’Grady Show.
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NewsQD Stores ramps up online to rival Wilko
QD Stores has relaunched its transactional website in a bid to take on the likes of Wilko…
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NewsBerkhamsted backlash against 'lowering the tone with a Lidl'
Lidl is facing a backlash as it prepares to submit a planning application for a new store in Berkhamsted…
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NewsIceland brings back classic 'that's why mums go to' strap
Iceland has revived its famous ‘that’s why mums go to Iceland’ slogan for a new TV push…
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NewsWilko launches first TV campaign
Wilko has taken inspiration from Pirates of the Caribbean for its first-ever TV ad campaign…
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NewsIceland unveils hot dog stuffed crust pizza
Iceland has claimed it is matching the quality of takeaway pizza chains but at “substantially lower prices” with the launch of its own hot dog stuffed crust pizza.
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NewsAldi takes a swipe at Waitrose as Easter promo war hots up
Aldi has kicked off the Easter weekend promotions with a swipe at Waitrose as the supermarkets battle for shoppers.
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NewsCream Egg alcohol shots hit discounter shelves for Easter
One Manchester-based supplier is hoping Easter will get messy for reasons other than chocolate with the launch of Cream Egg alcohol shots.
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NewsPoundstretcher clocks up 3% like-for-like sales growth
Poundstretcher has reported like-for-like sales growth of 3% for the year ending March 31, 2014.
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NewsWalmart claims 40% energy savings thanks to LED lighting
Walmart has claimed that a rollout of new ceiling lighting fixtures will reduce energy consumption by up to 40% per store…
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NewsClick & collect 'will be used by 76% of shoppers by 2017'
Currently, 35% of UK shoppers use click & collect but that will rise to 76% by 2017, said Planet Retail…
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NewsAsda staff petition Andy Clarke over canteen closure plans
Asda staff have started a petition against the retailer’s plans to close staff canteens in up to 200 stores across the UK…
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NewsAldi continues posh push with application for store in Ripon
Aldi is hoping to continue its expansion into more upmarket locations with a new store in Ripon, North Yorkshire…
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NewsAsda customer director Jon Wragg departs
Asda has announced the departure of customer director Jon Wragg.
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NewsAsda aims to slash emissions with greener trucks
Asda has claimed it is on target to reduce emissions from transport operations by 60% over the next 12 months after upgrading its fleet with new eco-friendly refrigeration units.