All Grocery articles – Page 107
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NewsAmazon Go to open first UK store this week
Amazon will open its first in a tranche of contactless grocery stores in the UK this week.
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NewsJohn Lewis plots ‘hundreds’ of shop-in-shops inside Waitrose stores
John Lewis plans to launch hundreds of shop-in-shops inside Waitrose stores and is also plotting a smaller “local” format as part of a radical overhaul of its portfolio.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tony’s Chocolonely’s Amsterdam chocolate factory
Dutch confectionery company Tony’s Chocolonely has opened an Amsterdam superstore where customers can create their own chocolate flavours.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils new slogan as Greggs launches sustainability plan
Grocery giant Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new brand slogan set to launch in the spring, while fellow food retailer Greggs has revealed a new sustainability plan.
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NewsAsda puts 5,000 roles into consultation in online transformation drive
Grocery giant Asda has entered formal consultation with 5,000 of its staff as it unveiled new transformation plans aimed at capitalising further on the shift to online grocery shopping.
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AnalysisDeep dive: The new Asda – saddled with debt or a return to former glory?
As reports emerge that chief executive Roger Burnley is stepping down, Retail Week looks at what Asda under their controversial new owners the Issa brothers will look like.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Five sustainable initiatives that will wow you
From leather made from mushrooms to clothes-recycling machines and packaging that can be planted to leave green-fingered shoppers with some flowers and herbs after their purchase, Retail Week explores some of the most awe-inspiring sustainability initiatives in the industry.
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AnalysisFavourite websites: Where retail bosses love to shop online
After a year that saw ecommerce accelerate like never before as consumers flocked online, Retail Week asks CEOs to name their favourite retail websites and tell us what they love about them.
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Opinion‘Road to freedom will still be a long journey to retail normality’
The country, and therefore retail, is on a “one-way road to freedom” as prime minister Boris Johnson put it when he unveiled a route out of lockdown.
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OpinionRhian Bartlett: ‘Great value doesn’t have to come at the cost of quality’
You can’t have your cake and eat it, or so the saying goes. As a grocer, that’s meant that you can be known for low prices or for premium products – but you can’t be great at both.
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AnalysisGrocery on demand: the new ecommerce battleground
As Deliveroo announces its intention to float, Retail Week looks at the growing area of grocery on-demand and which of the big supermarkets are likely to win share in this burgeoning part of the market.
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OpinionMove of the Week: BP's Clements aims for market-leading convenience
The recruitment of Tracey Clements is a statement by BP that it finally intends to take its convenience business seriously.
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NewsAsda sales rise as customers trade up over Christmas
Asda has reported that customers trading up and treating themselves over Christmas led to strong sales upticks in its fourth quarter.
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DataData: How Tesco and Sainsbury’s Aldi price schemes match up
Earlier this month Sainsbury’s followed competitor Tesco’s lead in launching its very own Aldi price match. Retail Week analyses how the two schemes compare.
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NewsIssa brothers complete £6.8bn acquisition of majority Asda stake
The Issa brothers and investment vehicle TDR Capital have confirmed the brothers’ acquisition of Asda for £6.8bn.
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NewsBP poaches Boots exec Tracey Clements to lead European forecourts business
BP has poached Boots executive Tracey Clements to lead its European convenience business.
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NewsDeliveroo targets March 8 for stock market debut
Deliveroo could launch its blockbuster stock market float in as little as three weeks.
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AnalysisData: The sectors that thrived online over Christmas – and what it means for 2021
Online was undoubtedly the big winner of Christmas 2020. Retail Week’s latest report delves into which sectors benefited most from the shift to ecommerce and what that means for the year ahead.
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NewsOcado launches aisle dedicated to B Corp-certified suppliers
Pureplay grocer Ocado has launched a dedicated aisle for B Corp-certified suppliers as the retailer aims to give customers greener and more sustainable choices.
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NewsAsda buyers’ junk bond sale raises £2.75bn for deal
Asda buyers the Issa brothers and their private equity partners have raised a record sterling junk bond to fund the acquisition.