All Grocery articles – Page 373
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco boss Dave Lewis says accounting scandal was 'body blow'
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has said the accounting scandal was a “body blow” to the business and said the grocer needs to “re-energise”.
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NewsTesco chief says there was no personal financial gain in accounting scandal
Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis has said there is no evidence of personal financial gain in the accounting scandal that has rocked the grocer.
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OpinionBryan Roberts’ verdict: To win again Tesco must put shoppers before margin
Tesco would do very well to remember that market share should not be seen as an objective – it should be viewed as an outcome.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Debenhams and falling numbers of store staff
Retail news round-up on October 23, 2014:Tesco confirms it has overstated profits by £263m as chairman prepares to stand down, Debenhams profits slump 20%, Number of staff per store falls to record low
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NewsTesco discloses £263m profit overstatement as chairman prepares to step down
Tesco has confirmed it overstated profits by £263m as the Deloitte investigation found that there have been similar practices in previous reporting periods.
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NewsNumber of staff per store falls to record low as shopping habits change
The number of full-time staff per store fell to a record low in the third quarter as retailers shifted to smaller-format stores.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s CEO must not lose focus on core business
Following Tesco’s accounting scandal chief executive Dave Lewis must not lose sight of the struggling retailer’s long-term strategy.
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NewsAsda’s reduced aisle provides shopper with birthday cake inspiration
Asda shopper Terry McIlmail’s bargain-hunting ways provided the inspiration for his unusual, Great British Bake Off-worthy birthday cake.
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NewsMorrisons to trial localised offer in three lab stores
Morrisons is to open three ‘lab stores’ over the next six months as part of an attempt to localise the grocer’s offer.
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NewsSupermarkets must communicate better with mums, finds Mumsnet study
Supermarkets need to improve their communication with mums in order to garner their loyalty, a study conducted by Mumsnet has found.
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NewsRakuten launches UK site paving the way for global marketplace
Japanese etail giant Rakuten has launched its UK site today, which will next year enable merchants to sell across its global marketplaces.
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NewsWaitrose study reveals changing food shopping habits
Waitrose boss Mark Price said changes in food shopping habits poses a dilemma for the big four as he unveils Waitrose’s Food & Drink Report 2014.
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NewsM&S's Bousquet-Chavanne says nurturing trust in a brand is vital
M&S marketing boss Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne has hailed the level of trust in its brand and said it needs to be “nurtured” as the business evolves.
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NewsWaitrose wins record market share as sales rise, Kantar data shows
Waitrose has notched up a record grocery market share as its sales outperformed the market, the latest Kantar data showed.
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NewsTesco has lowest customer satisfaction levels across grocery, says survey
Tesco’s UK brand is “tarnished” with customers dissatisfied with service at Britain’s largest grocer, a new survey showed.
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OpinionComment: Walmart realigns forecasts as aggressive expansion comes to end
Walmart’s annual investors’ meeting last week was a solemn affair as the world’s largest retailer realigned its growth predictions.
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NewsCarrefour to open City convenience format store in Dubai
French grocery giant Carrefour is to open its convenience store format in Dubai next month and plans to expand in the region.
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NewsTesco investigation into accounting scandal to reveal evidence of cover-up
Tesco’s investigation into the overstating of its profits by £250m has allegedly found evidence of a cover-up as executives struggled to meet commercial targets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, September footfall, Better Bathrooms and more
Retail news round-up on October 20, 2014: Tesco investigation finds evidence of a cover-up; warm weather hurts footfall;Wolseley eyes return to retail with Better Bathrooms acquisition and more.
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AnalysisEtail Power List 2014: The year in ecommerce news and innovation
The Etail Power List of this year’s most influential retailers in ecommerce has been announced. Here is a round-up of the biggest etail news events and projects of 2014.