All Grocery articles – Page 381
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NewsWalmart US boss Bill Simon steps down
Walmart US chief executive Bill Simon is departing the business, the world’s biggest retailer revealed today.
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AnalysisPoultry hygiene: What do retailers need to know?
With Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer undertaking major inquiries into their chicken sources, Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know about poultry hygiene.
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NewsRetail sales grow in every sector in June, reports ONS
Retail sales volumes in June grew 3.6%, compared to last year and by 0.1% on the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S investigate poultry hygiene after industry exposé
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have launched inquiries into chicken supplies after an exposé of alleged hygiene failings in the poultry industry.
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NewsFortnum & Mason hires first chief information officer
Fortnum & Mason has appointed Whistles IT and logistics director David Mold as its first chief information officer.
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NewsGrocers cut back on working hours despite growth in store numbers
Supermarkets are cutting back on hours worked and equivalent full-time jobs in retail fell in the second quarter despite growth in store numbers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on July 24, 2014: Aldi launches equestrian clothing range, grocers launch inquiries into ‘contaminated’ poultry and supermarkets mislead cutomers with ‘fake’ discounts.
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AnalysisChristmas in July: Top 10 festive foods for 2014
Arguably the most important part of Christmas, the food on offer this year seems to be even more luxurious than normal.
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NewsTesco chairman takes more hands-on role in day-to-day running of grocer
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent is understood to be taking a more hands-on role in the day-to-day running of the grocer following the appointment of a new chief executive.
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NewsTesco investors concerned over outgoing boss Philip Clarke's pay-off
Tesco shareholders have expressed concern over outgoing boss Philip Clarke’s pay off.
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NewsLidl reveals it paid £25m in UK corporation tax in 2013
Lidl has revealed the amount of corporation tax it pays in the UK for the first time. It paid “more than £25m” in 2013.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Made.com, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on July 23, 2014: Lidl paid ‘over £25m’ in tax, Made.com launches social network platform, Shareholders question Philip Clarke’s pay-off, and more.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The story of the late Aldi co-founder Karl Albrecht
Karl Albrecht, the reclusive German co-founder of Aldi, died last Wednesday (July 16) at the age of 94.
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NewsAldi to spend £600m on UK expansion with 60 shops to open next year
Aldi is to pump £600m into beefing up its presence in the UK with plans to launch 60 new stores next year, revamp its existing shops and open a new regional distribution hub.
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InterviewQ&A: McColl’s boss James Lancaster on its results and competition
McColl’s reported operating profit up 14.6% to £10m in the six months to May 25. Retail Week speaks to the retailer’s chief executive James Lancaster.
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OpinionComment: Digital wallets can turn high street challenges into opportunity
As one in five high street shops potentially face closure by 2018, could digital wallets prove to be the tonic town centres need?
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OpinionCarrefour benefits from its pan-European trolley dash
Carrefour boss Georges Plassat has filled the grocer’s coffers over the past two years thanks to a rationalisation of its international assets, allied with improved performance in a number of markets.
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OpinionComment: How long will the City give Dave Lewis at Tesco?
The sudden, although perhaps not entirely surprising, departure from Tesco of chief executive Phil Clarke divided opinion.
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NewsFortnum & Mason prepares to jet into Heathrow Terminal 5
Fortnum & Mason is gearing up to open its first standalone airport store and bar at Heathrow Terminal 5 in October.
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NewsMcColl's posts operating profit up 14.6% as it appoints new chairman
McColl’s posted operating profit up 14.6% in its half year, as the convenience retailer promoted deputy chair John Coleman to chairman.