All Grocery articles – Page 300
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NewsAsda to focus on big stores as click-and-collect expansion put on hold
Asda is scrapping investment in click-and-collect sites and slowing down its London expansion as it bids to rejuvenate existing stores.
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AnalysisDoes Sainsbury's new 'micro' format need a new name?
The grocer is testing a new format under its Sainsbury’s Local banner but does it need to be rebadged given its smaller size?
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NewsTesco Brand Guarantee scheme may face Advertising Standards scrutiny
Grocer Tesco’s new Brand Guarantee scheme could come under scrutiny from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), rivals believe.
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AnalysisRetail Diary: Hamish lifts the Rugby gold as Bathstore makes a splash
Brighthouse director Hamish Paton clutches the Rugby World Cup, Bathstore makes a splash and Waitrose is the butt of Michael McIntyre’s jokes.
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AnalysisCarrefour sales rise fuelled by strong results in Europe and Latin America
French grocery giant Carrefour has reported an increase in third-quarter sales, driven by strong performance in its European and Latin American markets.
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AnalysisTesco TV ad hammers home customer service message as part of fight back
Tesco has launched a new TV advertising campaign focusing on its drive to improve customer service, in a bid to woo back more shoppers.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis fashion sales hampered by warm weather
Warm weather last week hampered John Lewis’ fashion sales, but ice cream and strawberries did brisk business at its sister chain Waitrose.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S's reward scheme, Tesco and Alibaba names UK boss
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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InterviewInterview: Aldi boss Matthew Barnes on leading grocery's perfect storm
The Aldi lifer has helped cause unprecedented turbulence in the grocery sector but, despite a fall in 2014 profits, he reveals he is far from finished.
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AnalysisThe British public are falling out of love with traditional loyalty programmes
M&S’s new scheme aims to ‘spark’ customers, but has it done enough to keep loyalty alight?
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AnalysisBooker boss Wilson outlines strategy for Londis and Budgens stores
Charles Wilson has pinpointed three key priorities in his bid to revitalise the Londis and Budgens chains.
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AnalysisLarge retailers to be hit with bill for an extra £25.6m for living wage by 2020
Large retailers could see their wage bills rise by an average of £25.6m by 2020 as a result of the Government’s national living wage.
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AnalysisSupermarkets face Government consultation over price comparisons
The Government is poised to launch a consultation into how supermarket price comparisons can be made simpler for shoppers.
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AnalysisStore gallery: How the Co-op's new Isle of Wight store is going local
The Southern Co-operative’s new store in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight shows how supermarkets can make an impact on a budget.
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AnalysisBooker half-year profits rise as it bids to bolster retail business
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported a 10% rise in half-year pre-tax profits amid plans to further bolster its retail business.
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AnalysisTesco sells 14 Spenhill development sites in deal worth £250m
Tesco has agreed to sell 14 Spenhill development sites for £250m as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet.
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AnalysisFirst look: Sainsbury's launches 'micro' c-store format in Holborn
Sainsbury’s has opened a new ‘micro’ c-store format across the road from its head office in Holborn as it bids to improve the store experience.
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AnalysisWalmart expects profits to fall as it reinvests in staff and ecommerce
Walmart has said profits will drop between 6% and 12% in its next financial year as it ploughs cash into reviving its slowing sales growth.
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AnalysisIceland's 'misleading' bread ad banned by advertising watchdog
Iceland’s “misleading” online video advert promoting a range of bread has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
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AnalysisAsda's new chief operating officer Roger Burnley profiled
Asda has poached Sainsbury’s retail and operations director, who will return to the grocer after 10 years for a third stint with Andy Clarke.