All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 3
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NewsPoundworld and Ingeus staff new store with long-term jobless
Poundworld has staffed one of its latest stores with the long-term unemployed…
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NewsAsda to trial smartphone scan-and-go shopping in York store
Asda will launch a long-awaited smartphone scan-and-go trial at its York superstore in May, The Grocer can reveal…
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NewsGeoff Eaton takes New England Seafood role
Former Premier Foods chief operating officer Geoff Eaton has been appointed group chairman of New England Seafood Internat…
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NewsHereforapound.com first-year sales ‘on target’
Online single price retailer Hereforapound.com said it is “on target” to achieving £4m-£5m in first-year turnover after receiving 100,000 visits in its first month.
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NewsB&M Bargains eyes stake in German discounter
B&M Bargains is on the verge of acquiring a majority stake in German discount retailer JA Woll Handels, according to reports.
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NewsHigh street darling Poundland heads out of town for new stores
Poundland will target retail park locations as it aims to open 60 new stores this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Philip Green's BHS c-store/pound zone hybrid actually work?
There was a new entrant into the supermarket price war this week as Sir Philip Green unveiled his BHS Food offer…
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NewsBHS opens food store in Staines: Pictures
BHS launched the first of two food store pilots today.
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NewsAldi Swap & Save ad banned after Asda complaint
A TV advert that claimed shoppers could save money at Aldi has been banned following a complaint from Asda.
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NewsAsda brand director Mckeon departs in restructuring
Asda brand director Adrian Mckeon is leaving the retailer of his own accord as it completes a structural review of the business.
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NewsAsda restructuring to result in 200 job losses
Asda’s restructuring plans has resulted in at least 200 job losses and will result in “multimillion-pound” savings.
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NewsLidl names replacement CEO
Lidl Stiftung & Co KG has appointed Sven Seidel as the successor of departed chief executive Karl-Heinz Holland.
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NewsBHS Food will be 10% cheaper than supermarkets, says Green
BHS could be the latest entrant into the supermarket price war after Sir Philip Green vowed it would beat the big-four supermarkets by up to 10% on price.
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NewsAsda managers face axe in head office overhaul
Asda is set to announce a “new internal structure” that could result in up to 200 redundancies at its head office.
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NewsHeron Foods plans to open 30 new stores a year
Heron Foods has revealed plans to open up to 30 new stores a year…
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NewsLidl makes extra room for fresh lines in its depots as sales soar
Lidl is set to expand the space dedicated to fresh food in its depots following a surge in sales…
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NewsLidl boss Karl-Heinz Holland departs over strategy differences
Lidl Stiftung & Co KG has confirmed the departure of CEO Karl-Heinz Holland.
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NewsAsda to add Brazilian spice to spring and summer food ranges
Asda will be adding some South American flair to its spring and summer food and drink range…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the merger of Chiquita and Fyffes mean to the trade?
Banana giants expect big synergies from proposed merger…
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Analysis & FeaturesCan pound shops work online?
A raft of new pound shops have launched online, but how transferrable is the model?…