All Grocery articles – Page 244
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NewsToday in retail: Retailers wait for Christmas rush
Weekly sales across the John Lewis Partnership ranged from subdued increases to slight dips as shoppers held out on their Christmas shopping.
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NewsConsumers spread cost of Christmas food, Sainsbury’s reports
Shoppers have spread the cost of their Christmas food this year, according to Sainsbury’s.
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NewsWaitrose sales slip as last-minute shoppers delay
Sales at Waitrose slipped 1.7% last week year-on-year, as the upmarket grocer predicts shoppers are leaving Christmas grocery shopping until the last minute.
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NewsMcColl’s gets green light for Co-op store acquisition
McColl’s takeover of some of Co-op’s stores to bolster its convenience offer has been signed off by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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NewsToday in retail: Grocers get ready for 'frenzied Friday'
With five full shopping days to go, the big four grocers are gearing up for a last-minute rush among frantic shoppers.
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NewsGrocers gear up for 'frenzied Friday' ahead of Christmas
Grocers are preparing for a last-minute rush of shoppers this Friday, which is expected to be the busiest food shopping day of the year.
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NewsAsda unveils 20p Christmas dinner discounts
Asda has revealed discounts across a range of favourite festive vegetables in the run-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: The big four fight back
After a turbulent period weathering a storm of food price deflation, online growth and changing shopper habits, the big four grocers fought back in 2016.
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AnalysisData: Waitrose outlines its Christmas in numbers
As the countdown to Christmas Day enters the home straight, Waitrose has revealed its latest Christmas Factsheet.
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NewsLidl gets green light for new London headquarters
Lidl has been given the green light to build a new £70m head office in London after receiving planning permission from council chiefs.
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NewsTesco's former executive cleared in accounting probe
Tesco’s former group commercial director Kevin Grace will not face charges in relation to the grocer’s £326m accounting scandal.
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AnalysisReview of the Year: Retailers hit the acquisition trail
If 2015 was a year driven by mergers and acquisitions, retailers have put their foot even more firmly on that pedal this year.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose boss Collins unveils new store format
Waitrose has lifted the lid on its newest store format as the upmarket grocer places an increasing focus on food service to drive growth.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Fortnum & Mason and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco's former commercial boss cleared of fraud, Fortnum's to cut staff pay, and Swarovski’s revenue rises in Ireland
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NewsSales rise as online shoppers splurge on Black Friday
Retail sales increased last month, driven by online shoppers and Black Friday as electricals and home categories performed well.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounting levels grow for sixth consecutive year
Pre-Christmas discounting levels have grown for the sixth year in a row, with the average discount on the high street at 43%.
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NewsLidl secures new distribution centre for London
Lidl has secured a new warehouse near London as the German discounter hits the accelerator on plans to grow its footprint in Britain.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip as shoppers hold out for bargains
John Lewis posted a fall in sales last week as customers snapped up fashion items but held back on electricals purchases.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell to retire
Marks & Spencer chairman Robert Swannell will retire next year, after six years in the role.
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NewsFood sales fall as Black Friday hurts grocers
Grocery revenue and volume of goods sold both dropped last month as Black Friday bargain hunting impacted non-food purchases.