All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 37
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NewsShoppers back price-matching schemes as Sainsbury’s makes Tesco complaint
Shoppers have thrown their weight behind grocers’ price-matching schemes as controversy over Tesco’s Price Promise promotion mounts.
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NewsBargain Booze passes on Budget beer cuts before new TV ads air
Off-licence chain Bargain Booze is to pass on Chancellor George Osborne’s price cut on beer duty ahead of an Easter marketing push.
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NewsTesco increases amount paid to dairy farmers as milk costs rise
Tesco is to pay its dairy farmers more for milk after the price of production rose due to volatile feed prices and unpredictable weather.
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AnalysisProfile: Darcy Willson-Rymer, Costcutter chief executive
The Costcutter boss has struck a deal with Palmer & Harvey that will add 800 stores to the convenience grocer’s estate.
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NewsWaitrose poaches Ocado executive to become omnichannel boss
Waitrose has poached a senior Ocado executive to become its first head of omnichannel delivery as the grocer aims to offer a seamless customer experience across all of its channels.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is etailer Ocado the answer to Morrisons’ prayers?
Morrisons is the laggard of the big four grocers. Can a tie-up with etailer Ocado give it a much-needed fillip?
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NewsCo-op boss Peter Marks insists the retailer is in 'great shape' despite profit fall
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has insisted that the company is in “great shape” despite plunging profits.
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NewsAsda withdraws corned beef containing 50% horse meat
Asda has withdrawn tens of thousands of its own brand corned beef tinned products after discovering they were 50% horse meat.
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Retailers react – Morrisons, Ann Summers, Asda
Retailers have reacted with anger to the Government’s failure to freeze an increase on business rates called for by the BRC and Retail Week.
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NewsThe Range to launch TV adverts fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Furniture specialist The Range is set to launch a new TV advertising campaign fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen with the strapline ‘If we don’t sell it, you don’t need it’.
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NewsN Brown boss Alan White takes non-executive role at Direct Wines
N Brown chief executive Alan White has been appointed to the board of Direct Wines as a non-executive director.
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NewsTechnology firm Itim appoints Maplin’s John Lovering as chairman
Maplin chairman John Lovering has been appointed as chairman of retail technology and services firm Itim.
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons’ Nutmeg clothing range arrives in stores
Morrisons introduced its Nutmeg children’s clothing range into stores this week as it looks to build up its own brand offer.
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NewsVideo: Asda launches Budget-themed advert for Price Lock promotion
Asda has released a new TV advert and price promotion focused on today’s Budget as it looks to highlight pressure on consumer spending.
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NewsAsda poised to launch kids Chosen By You grocery range
Asda is poised to launch a range of grocery products aimed at children which will be constructed following customer reviews of its products.
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NewsCampaign group in fight for horse meat compensation from retailers
A campaign group is mounting an operation to receive compensation for consumers sold products implicated in the horse meat scandal.
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NewsDiscounter B&M Bargains' profits rocket 43% after strong year
B&M Bargains recorded a 43% surge in profits last year as pressure on disposable income drew more shoppers to the value chain.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts strong fourth quarter as full-year like-for-likes rise 1.8%
Sainsbury’s has reported a strong fourth quarter which contributed to a 1.8% rise in full-year like-for-likes, buoyed by a surge in own-brand sales.
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NewsGrocer Tesco suspends organic vegetable box scheme
Tesco has suspended its Soil & Seed organic vegetable box scheme just four months after it launched due to IT problems.
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NewsCostcutter boss vows to up pressure on major grocers
Costcutter chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer has vowed to up the ante on the Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as the battle for the convenience grocery market intensifies.