All Grocery articles – Page 272
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things we learned from the M&S first-quarter update
Steve Rowe marked his first full quarter as M&S chief executive with reporting some very bad numbers, especially in clothing.
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AnalysisOpinion: If that is what you call “success” – you can keep it
“The retail workforce is dominated by women up to a certain level, after which they often disappear into the ether or remain in the shadows.”
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NewsM&S clothing sales fall 8.9% after Brexit build-up and fewer promotions
Marks & Spencer has posted a sharp drop in UK first-quarter like-for-likes as it felt the impact of running fewer promotions in its clothing and homewares division.
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NewsThe Co-op acquires six stores from collapsed My Local chain
The Co-op has acquired six stores from My Local following the struggling c-store chain’s collapse into administration last month.
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NewsBudgens and Londis boost parent Booker’s first-quarter sales
Food retailer and wholesaler Booker’s first-quarter sales were bolstered by Budgens and Londis, but the group reported a drop in like-for-likes.
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NewsShop prices continue to fall as fresh food costs edge down
Shop prices fell in June as the 38-month run of deflation continued and food items declined to the lowest level since September last year.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.
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AnalysisAt a glance: British Corner Shop, Waitrose's newest online partner
Etailer British Corner Shop has unveiled a tie-up with Waitrose to sell the grocer’s goods overseas. Retail Week takes a look at the online business.
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AnalysisOpinion: Why the end of Sainsbury's joint venture with Netto was a surprise
The news that Netto and Sainsbury’s are ceasing their tie-up was a surprise, but not as much of a surprise as Dansk returning to the UK in 2014.
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NewsJohn Lewis defies Brexit uncertainty to deliver weekly sales rise
John Lewis’s sales rose during the first full week since the EU referendum as the retailer’s fashion and home categories defied Brexit uncertainty.
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OpinionOpinion: Approach to Ramadan provides glimpse into big four’s future
As Ramadan draws to an end, we learn that the big four grocers have something over their discount rivals when it comes to offering choice.
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NewsWaitrose partners with British Corner Shop to drive international sales
Waitrose has launched a partnership with online retailer British Corner Shop as part of a drive to sell more of its products overseas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Sainsbury’s calling time on its Netto venture?
When Sainsbury’s revealed it was calling time on its tie-up with Netto, it reeled off a list of reasons explaining the decision.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury's split from Netto reflects its shifting priorities
When Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe unveiled its Netto venture, the grocery chief said it could “open up a new long term growth opportunity”.
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NewsBusiness confidence nosedives in the aftermath of Brexit vote
Confidence among UK businesses has plummeted since Brexit with firms’ expectations for sales, exports and investments going “off a cliff”.
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AnalysisThe 16 Netto stores that will close as its tie-up with Sainsbury’s ends
Sainsbury’s and Dansk Supermarked Group revealed today they would split, two years after joining forces to bring Netto back to the UK.
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NewsSainsbury's cuts ties with Netto – all stores to close by August
Sainsbury’s is ending its joint venture with Netto following a “comprehensive review” of the business and will close all 16 stores next month.
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NewsSupermarkets urged to reveal results of chicken contamination tests
The UK’s leading supermarket chains are being urged by a consumer group to regularly publish the results of their chicken contamination tests.
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NewsMorrisons launches click and collect concession partnership with Doddle
Morrisons has launched a partnership with fulfilment service Doddle as the grocer continues to add “useful services” to its larger stores.
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NewsNisa returns to full-year profit as strategic review bears fruit
Nisa has swung to full-year profit after improving own-label sales and tighter cost controls drove a “transformational year” for the business.