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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

The return of its former bosscomes at a crucial time for Poundland after it reported its fourth consecutive quarter of declining sales, which fell 7.3% Williams’ return certainly signals something major is afoot, with early reports suggesting the group is considering a mass restructuring of the entire business or even a possible sale.

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What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?

Retail Gazette

The return of its former boss comes at a crucial time for Poundland as Pepco revealed on Thursday (6 March) that it was “actively evaluating” all strategic options to separate the discount business from the group, including a potential sale. over the golden quarter.

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Tesco to open over 150 Express stores in next 3 years

Retail Gazette

The supermarket opened the doors of the first Express store in Barnes and Norbury, London in 1994 and now operates a total of 2,704 of the convenience sites. Tesco is planning to open over 150 Express convenience stores in the UK over the next three years as it ramps up expansion plans.

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Will Aldi leapfrog Asda as the UK’s third biggest supermarket?

Retail Gazette

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. H owever, in April it was reported that it was among the supermarkets resorting to selling shops to bring down its significant debts. year on year.

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Sainsbury’s becomes first UK grocer to extend Aldi Price Match to convenience stores

Retail Gazette

The initiative will see a range review carried out, with the supermarket looking at whether lines need to be removed or added, and if the selection of ‘dine in’ or food-to-go lines should grow. Sainsbury’s will also look at how it can better use the space in its convenience sites to deliver optimum range for shoppers on-the-go.

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Best of 2024: Will Aldi leapfrog Asda as the UK’s third biggest supermarket?

Retail Gazette

The chain’s value offer and rapidly expanding store network in recent years saw it overtake Morrisons to become the UK’s fourth largest supermarket in 2022. H owever, in April it was reported that it was among the supermarkets resorting to selling shops to bring down its significant debts. year on year.

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

Despite only just returning to the black, Kankiwala says the partnership is “absolutely on target” to increase its profits tenfold to £400m by 2027/28. Stores Waitrose is set to open its first supermarket in almost 10 years as the upmarket grocer embarks on an expansion of its store network. Where is it investing?

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