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Sainsbury’s has banned a woman from all of its shops in the UK after she was caught redeeming points on another person’s Nectar card, even though the woman has not been found guilty of any offence. Christine Turton, who is from Crosby in Merseyside, was found to have used a Nectar card belonging to a [...]
(Read More)11th Aug 10
Night manager charged with robbing Tesco in NI
by Adam Richards
The night manager at a Tesco supermarket in Limavady, Northern Ireland, is accused of robbing the store he managed. Michael Thomas Kearns, who is 41 and from Brecan Lee in Claudy, appeared in court where he was charged with robbery. He is accused of having stolen £36,201 from the supermarket on Saturday. Magistrates at the [...]
(Read More)4th Jun 10
Middle class big on own-brand products
by Sally Davies
You might think that own-brand products are aimed primarily at shoppers on the lowest incomes. And, indeed, that might once have been the case. Now, a new survey dispels the myths and casts lights on a secret many members of the middle classes have been keeping from each other. According to the study, nearly one [...]
(Read More)4th Jun 10
B&Q sees a bright, colourful future
by Natasha Redman
In a bid to boost sales amidst a chilled property market, B&Q owner Kingfisher’s new strategy includes expanding into upscale items like solar panels, chandeliers and colourful wall treatments. Increasing numbers of home owners are staying put, rather than moving home frequently, as has traditionally been the case during buzzing economies. In the past, people [...]
(Read More)4th Jun 10
Sainsbury’s, Asda helping staff enjoy the World Cup
by Katie Naylor
Sainsbury’s and Asda are amongst large companies that have implemented arrangements to make it easier for employees to enjoy this year’s FIFA World Cup. The four-week tournament, which kicks off in South Africa on 11 June, will see many of the UK’s biggest employers firing up special flexible work policies aimed at making it easier [...]
(Read More)3rd Jun 10
Record profits pay off for Tesco boss
by Katie Naylor
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy is enjoying the fruits of his labour, after earning pay last year totalling £5.22 million. Sir Terry’s whopping income comes on the back of a record year for profits at Tesco, which hit their highest level in the 91 years since the retailer was founded. Last year was good [...]
(Read More)2nd Jun 10
Tesco to trade in second-hand computer games
by Sally Davies
UK supermarket chain Tesco is to get into the market for second-hand computer games. In a move likely to be popular with gamers, the supermarket will take old games from customers and sell them on at low prices. Tesco won’t be paying cash for the games. Customers will get Tesco money cards with credit that [...]
(Read More)2nd Jun 10
Asda launches commemorative Royal wedding mugs
by Paul Russell
It has been a long time since Britons found themselves swept up in the euphoria of a royal wedding, but hopeful rumours about Prince William and long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton have been swirling around in the British press for years. Now, Asda is so certain about an engagement being announced that the UK retailer has [...]
(Read More)2nd Jun 10
Ad campaigns in tatters as Walcott cut from World Cup team
by Harry Oldfield
Multi-million-pound advertising campaigns from some of the biggest names in retailing lie in ruins today, after Arsenal player Theo Walcott was dramatically dropped from England’s World Cup squad. Companies like Nike and Marks & Spencer have already spent millions of pounds on World Cup ad campaigns in which Walcott does more than simply appear. The [...]
(Read More)1st Jun 10
Ex-Lloyds head takes over at Sainsbury’s Finance
by Natasha Redman
As UK supermarket chains continue to explore ways to leverage their reach and brand value during the economic crunch, former Lloyds Banking Group chief David Fisher is taking charge at Sainsbury’s Finance. Retail competition has intensified and shoppers continue to struggle with tightening purse strings. Leading supermarkets are increasingly seeking ways to exploit the trust [...]
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