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Eco-friendly deodorant brand Wild announces new UK partnerships

Sustainable and natural deodorant brand Wild has secured new partnerships with some of the UK’s leading supermarkets, retailers and department stores as part of its ongoing expansion plans to “reach as many people as possible”. Wild has signed a deal with supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s to launch its products online and in 285 of its stores. The...

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Sainsbury’s names former John Lewis MD as clothing director

Sainsbury’s has appointed former John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds as its new general merchandise and clothing commercial director. In her new role, which begins June, Nickolds will be responsible for the commercial success of Sainsbury’s 7.8 billion pound general merchandise and clothing business which includes Sainsbury’s general...

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Sainsbury's reports strong Q3 with increasing clothing sales

Sainsbury's has reported strong third-quarter revenues over the Christmas period, with clothing sales also slightly up. In the 15 weeks to 2 January, like-for-like sales excluding fuel were up 8.6 percent, with total retail sales excluding fuel up 6.8 percent. Clothing sales were up 0.4 percent. For the shorter Christmas period, which covered...

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Sainsbury’s Q3 clothing sales rise 4.4 percent

J Sainsbury plc reported 4.4 percent increase in clothing sales for the third quarter to January 4, 2020, while the company’s general merchandise sales declined by 3.9 percent. Commenting on the third quarter trading, Mike Coupe, Chief Executive of J Sainsbury plc, said: “The colder weather helped to deliver strong clothing sales in the quarter...

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Is Sainsbury’s eyeing Mothercare?

British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s is reported to be interested in taking over fellow UK retailer Mothercare. Conversations might have stalled short of making an offer. Saisnbury’s is understood to have studied making a takeover offer to baby and maternity apparel retailer Mothercare, reports the ‘Mail Online’. According to people familiar...