All Grocery articles – Page 372
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Phase Eight and footfall
Retail news round-up on September 15, 2014: Phones 4u goes into administration, Phase Eight owner hires Rothschild for sale, UK footfall drops 2.8% in August.
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GalleryStore gallery: Albert Heijn XL enhances the supermarket experience
Dutch food retailer Albert Heijn XL’s new supermarket has used clever design to affordably create a unique in-store experience.
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NewsIn pictures: Retail Week Rising Stars Awards Winners 2014
Winners of the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards, in association with Ryman, were revealed last night at a glitzy ceremony in London.
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NewsNursery range growth and vacuum cleaner panic-buying lift John Lewis sales
John Lewis’s sales were boosted by a strong performance from its nursery range and people panic-buying vacuum cleaners during the week to September 6.
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NewsGrocery bosses meet David Cameron as Scottish independence debate escalates
David Cameron met with the bosses of grocery retailers yesterday amid speculation he used the occasion to ask them to speak out against Scottish independence.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Aldi, Scottish independence and Ocado
Retail news round-up on September 12, 2014: Amazon to open new London office, Aldi to double UK stores, Justin King warns Scottish independence will increase prices and more.
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OpinionComment: Walmart and Tesco’s new bosses to put people first
Dough McMillon and Dave Lewis haven taken over as chief executives for Walmart and Tesco respectively. What will they bring to their new roles?
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NewsAsda and Next chiefs warn on risks of a Scottish 'Yes' vote
The chief executives of Asda and Next are the latest retail leaders to highlight the risks of a ‘Yes’ vote as the Scottish independence referendum nears.
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AnalysisMorrisons' half-year results: What the analysts say
Morrisons’ underlying pre-tax profit has plunged after a drastic change in strategy, but the grocer says it has made “good progress” in its three-year ‘self-help’ plan.
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NewsMorrisons to launch loyalty scheme by Christmas as part of fight back
Morrisons boss Dalton Philips said its long-awaited loyalty scheme will launch before Christmas and will “reinforce our value credentials”.
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NewsPrices could rise if Scotland votes 'Yes', warns John Lewis Partnership boss
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has warned that a ‘Yes’ vote for Scottish independence could lead to higher prices in the country.
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NewsOcado sales surge in third quarter despite 'competitive' market
Ocado delivered “steady” growth in its third quarter, with group sales up 22.5%, despite the “competitive” market.
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NewsMorrisons reveals plunge in first-half profits
Morrisons’ underlying pre-tax profit has plunged by more than half in its half-year results but the grocer says it has made “good progress” in its three-year ‘self-help’ plan.
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NewsTesco restructures marketing teams under customer boss Jill Easterbrook
Tesco has restructured its marketing team in a bid to simplify the department and place the focus on the customer.
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NewsTesco's new boss receives 1,300 emails from staff
Tesco’s new boss Dave Lewis has received 1,300 emails from staff with suggestions on how to improve the business.
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NewsThorntons reports best retail like-for-like performance in six years
Chocolatier Thorntons has reported its best like-for-like performance in its retail division for six years as its turnaround plan gains traction.
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OpinionComment: Tesco boss Dave Lewis has his turnaround work cut out
Tesco boss Dave Lewis describes himself as willing to do the right thing, even if it’s difficult. But is his message getting across?
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NewsOcado launches first click-and-collect pilot at The Galleria shopping centre
Online grocer Ocado has launched its first click-and-collect offer at The Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield.
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AnalysisAnalysis: August retail sales sector break down
UK retail like-for-likes increased by 1.3% in August, according to BRC-KPMG data. Retail Week takes a look at the performance sector-by-sector.
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OpinionComment: Tesco needs to match ambition with executional excellence
In a Tesco store last weekend I asked the people on the tills about Dave Lewis.