All Grocery articles – Page 242
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Morrisons delivered a Merry Christmas
Morrisons had been expected to post positive like-for-like sales during the Christmas trading period, but its consensus-busting performance took many by surprise.
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NewsToday in retail: Morrisons' extra festive cheer surprises
So how did Morrisons achieve its best Christmas in seven years?
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How shoppers splashed their cash in 2016
Last year Next chief executive Lord Wolfson highlighted shoppers were opting to spend money on experiences such as restaurants or cinema visits, rather than products.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales dip as grocery falters
John Lewis recorded a fall in sales across the Partnership last week as strong fashion sales were offset by falling food purchases.
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NewsCo-op hails 'outstanding' Christmas sales growth
The Co-op has hailed an “outstanding” Christmas after increased availability and the success of its own-label ranges drove sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Happy Christmas, but a challenging New Year?
It was late, cliff-hangingly late. But, as usual, Christmas did come for retailers.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsMajestic Wine Christmas sales jump in 'tough market'
Majestic Wine recorded its “biggest ever” Christmas in like-for-like sales as the specialist retailer cut its prices to compete with the discounters.
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NewsMorrisons' Christmas like-for-likes hit seven-year high
Morrisons has reported soaring like-for-like sales during the festive period driven by its fresh food offer and premium ranges.
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NewsChristmas week 'bigger than Black Friday' as sales rise
Retail sales increased in December as grocery sales recorded their highest rate of growth for more than three years.
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NewsTesco to shed 500 staff in distribution centre shake-up
Tesco has unveiled plans to close two of its 25 UK distribution centres, with 500 staff to exit, as part of its ongoing transformation programme.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi brings good tidings for discounters
Aldi proved plenty of soothsayers wrong today, hitting back at the weekend’s gloomy headlines by grabbing plenty of positive column inches with its best-ever Christmas.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: Where will people shop?
Over the past five years, many observers have heralded the death of the high street in the face of online growth, but it’s still alive and kicking.
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NewsRetailers braced for footfall slump amid tube strike
Retailers across London are bracing themselves for a slump in footfall following the start of a 24-hour tube strike.
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NewsAldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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NewsWatch: Tesco launches new ‘Food Love Stories’ campaign
Tesco has launched a new campaign as part of a drive to increase the focus on its food quality credentials.
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NewsInterview: Rob Collins on his first year at Waitrose
New Waitrose boss Rob Collins gives Retail Week his first interview since taking charge of the grocer last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Hobbs and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to sell its brands, Hobbs put up for sale and supermarkets report solid Christmas trading.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How to serve changing demographics
The UK population is increasingly diverse – what opportunity does this diversity represent for retailers looking to boost their sales?
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NewsRetail diary: Bookshop blues, Gap’s gaffe and Morrisons
Gap has accepted a returned item 17 years after it was purchased and one Morrisons shopper has gone ginger nuts.