All Grocery articles – Page 204
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AnalysisFive ways retailers can profit from excess space
John Lewis is considering how it can make the best use of unused space in its stores, and ideas include introducing co-working or serviced office areas. Here we highlight other potential solutions to the challenge of excess space.
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NewsRetail sales recover as warm weather boosts fashion
Retail sales bounced back slightly in the second quarter of the year, as warmer weather encouraged shoppers to refresh their summer wardrobes.
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NewsCo-op names Jo Whitfield as new food boss
The Co-op has appointed Jo Whitfield as the boss of its food business, succeeding Steve Murrells.
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NewsMove of the week: Simon Burdess to serve up at Waitrose
Waitrose’s appointment of Simon Burdess as its first ever director of foodservice is a powerful signal of strategic intent from the grocer.
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NewsRevolving doors at Topshop and Sainsbury’s Argos
It’s all change at the top for two of the UK’s biggest retailers today as Sir Philip Green appoints a new boss for Topshop and Bertrand Bodson leaves Sainsbury’s Argos.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What’s next for retail subscription services?
Zalando’s launch of premium service Zet is the latest retail membership scheme, adding to the proliferation of such initiatives.
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NewsHotel Chocolat's Thirlwell predicts 'flight to quality'
Hotel Chocolat boss Angus Thirlwell insists there will be “a flight to quality” among consumers as uncertainty over Brexit and inflationary pressures ramp up.
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NewsExclusive: Bertrand Bodson to exit Sainsbury's Argos
Sainsbury’s Argos chief digital and marketing officer Bertrand Bodson is leaving the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHotel Chocolat sales rise ahead of expectations
Hotel Chocolat posted a jump in its full-year sales as the retailer’s new store format and products sweetened growth.
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AnalysisProfile: Waitrose's foodservice guru Simon Burdess
As the grocery market rapidly adapts to changing consumer habits, Waitrose has served up plenty of food for thought with its latest hire.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales edge up in final week of summer Sale
John Lewis department store sales jumped 4% to £86.4m last week, during the final seven days of its summer Clearance event.
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NewsToday in retail: Conviviality’s Hunter becomes the hunted
Conviviality is toasting a landmark year under its boss Diana Hunter, after sales and profits fizzed during what it called a “transformational” year.
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OpinionOpinion: Conviviality provides a Tesco-Booker blueprint
Plenty of glasses will be raised at Conviviality’s HQ today after it uncorked a vintage year of profit and sales growth.
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OpinionOpinion: Seb James on why Amazon is not invulnerable
On July 11, Amazon trumpeted a retail event: Prime Day. We must all pause for a moment and marvel at the ability of this Seattle monolith to change the way that, 4,777 miles away, all of us now think about shopping.
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NewsConviviality posts surge in sales and profits
Conviviality, the drinks specialist, has reported profit before tax up 147% to £22.5m after a “transformational year”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Peak stuff? It’s leisure spend that’s vulnerable
Ikea reckons consumers have hit “peak stuff”. Next’s Lord Wolfson says there’s a “continuing trend towards spending on experiences”, and Dixons Carphone’s Seb James thinks “shoppers are now only grazing on ownership”.
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NewsToday in retail: Waitrose maps out foodservice future
Breakfast on the move. Lunch delivered to your office via bicycle. Dinner ordered in from your smartphone.
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NewsSainsbury’s ramps up EE shop-in-shop presence
Sainsbury’s is to open more EE shop-in-shops across its Sainsbury’s store estate, just a few months after axing its own Phone Shops.
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NewsWaitrose drafts in first ever director of foodservice
Waitrose has drafted in its first ever director of foodservice as the upmarket grocer continues its push to adapt to changing consumer habits.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Missguided, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Missguided's financial boss quits; Mike Ashley acquires 25% stake in Game Digital; and Aldi and Lidl offer lowest prices on school uniforms.