All Grocery articles – Page 11
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Opinion‘As retailers find life a slog, roll on the World Cup’
Industry data doesn’t make pretty reading. Retailers must take opportunities where they can and make their own luck, says George MacDonald
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DataFun leaderboard: the 80 ‘most fun’ retailers, according to consumers
Thanks to data shared with Retail Week by OC&C, we can reveal the UK retailers that consumers say are the most fun to shop with.
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NewsTesco to roll out Aldi Price Match across convenience stores
The grocery giant is set to roll out its Aldi Price Match scheme to more than 2,000 of its Express c-stores.
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NewsRetail welcomes Crime and Policing Act gaining Royal Assent
Lobbying groups and retailers have welcomed the passage of the Crime and Policing Act being granted Royal Assent today.
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Chart of the WeekUnlocking volume growth is retail’s key challenge
A new report makes clear the challenge for UK retail, fighting for volume growth in a market where people are buying less
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NewsFormer Holland & Barrett executive joins Tesco
The former chief executive of Holland & Barrett’s wellness business has joined Tesco in a new role, Retail Week can confirm.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss joins chorus of retailers warning on Middle East war impact
While delivering another strong set of results, Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts was cautious about the effects of the ongoing war and called on the government to do more to stamp out rising prices.
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NewsSainsbury’s in consultation with Tu clothing staff ahead of restructuring
Sainsbury’s is currently in consultation with Tu clothing staff about a reshaping of its fashion business that will lead to job cuts, Retail Week understands.
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NewsM&S chair Archie Norman: ‘We’ll open more food spaces this year than any of the big four’
Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has said the retailer plans to open “more food spaces this year than any of the big four” as it invests in its store estate.
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NewsSainsbury’s ‘outperforms market’ as sales continue to grow
Supermarket Sainsbury’s has said it has “outperformed the market” for six years in a row as it reported rising sales.
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NewsSoaring fuel and food prices drive rising inflation
UK inflation rose by 3.3% in March after surging fuel prices triggered by the Iran war drove up transport and food costs.
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NewsTesco unveils £750m share buyback scheme
Grocery giant Tesco has launched a share buyback scheme in a bid to reduce its share capital.
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DataRetail Pay Index: How much do the biggest UK retailers pay shopfloor staff?
Explore Retail Week’s annual index of the shopfloor pay for 80 of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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Opinion‘The UK food system is tired of poor policy and incompetence’
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey may make headlines, but his ideas on the wider challenges facing the food system look like something a student might suggest, says Shore Capital’s Clive Black
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: People who use it really love Tesco Whoosh
Tesco reported its rapid delivery service grew by 51% in its latest financial year
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NewsAsda appoints new ambient food boss
Asda has appointed Jon Downes as its new vice president – ambient, further strengthening its senior leadership team.
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NewsWaitrose to open four stores at Heathrow airport
Waitrose is set to enter into the world of airport travel retail under a new wholesale partnership with the operator of Relay, Lagardère Travel Retail.
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AnalysisTest Drive: Just Eat’s AI voice assistant
Rapid delivery platform Just Eat introduced a new AI voice assistant for UK customers with the aim of making ordering easier and more inclusive.
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AnalysisHas M&S finally cracked Sparks?
M&S may have finally cracked the code on what to do with its Sparks loyalty scheme. The high street giant unveiled its newly transformed programme yesterday (April 15), offering customers cash rewards when they spend across any of its departments
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AnalysisWhat Tesco’s boss is doing to honour his customer price pledge
Tesco boss Ken Murphy today pledged to do “whatever we can” to keep costs down. Here’s how he plans to do that in the face of war, rising inflation, and increased costs.