All Grocery articles – Page 383
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OpinionComment: Aldi and Lidl’s discounting is no new phenomenon
The fervour surrounding Aldi and Lidl’s discounting belies the longstanding tradition of discounters in the UK retail market.
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NewsSainsbury's names first two Netto stores in Leeds and Manchester
Sainsbury’s has named its first two Netto locations. They will be in Moortown, Leeds, and Heaton Park in Manchester.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG June Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail like-for-like sales fell 0.8% in June, the lowest growth for three years, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMcColl's launches loyalty scheme to drive sales and CRM
Convenience retailer McColl’s has launched a loyalty scheme to boost sales and drive its understanding of shopping habits.
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InterviewQ&A: Bargain Booze boss on acquisitions, convenience and the World Cup
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has posted surging full-year profits despite a fall in sales due to store closures. Retail Week speaks to boss Diana Hunter.
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OpinionComment: Je ne regrette rien? Carrefour could rue India exit
For Carrefour to exit a market is nothing new. Even before Georges Plassat began his domestic refocus as chief executive, the firm was no stranger to dropping underperforming markets.
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NewsConviviality posts surging full-year profits as it eyes 'strong' future growth
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has posted surging full-year profits despite a fall in sales due to store closures.
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NewsMorrisons appoints new brand and communications director
Morrisons has appointed former Thomas Cook marketing chief Mike Hoban to the new role of brand and communications director.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 20.7% after good week for fashion
Sales at department store retailer John Lewis surged by 20.7% to £86.61m in the week to July 5, thanks to fashion enjoying a bumper week.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Morrisons' yellow pepper turns heads
This week, Londoners might have noticed the skyline either blighted or enhanced - depending on their perspective - by a mobile giant yellow pepper.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco's new finance boss Alan Stewart
The departure of Marks & Spencer finance supremo Alan Stewart looks as if it came as unpleasant surprise to the food and fashion giant.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Kiddicare, Sunday trading and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on July 10, 2014: Sainsbury’s unsupportive of relaxing Sunday trading rules, Endless close to buying Kiddicare
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NewsSainsbury's chairman: King's legacy will live on at Sainsbury's under new boss Coupe
Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler bade a fond farewell to departing chief executive Justin King at the grocer’s AGM today, and told shareholders that his departure does not mean the end of the success story.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Shop price inflation hit record low in June
Shop price inflation fell to its lowest on record in June, according to the British Retail Consortium – Nielsen Index.
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NewsMorrisons removes trolley locks to improve shopper experience
Morrisons is removing locks from its trolleys in a bid to improve the shopper experience.
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AnalysisLive blog: Sainsbury's AGM 2014
Keep track of events at Sainsbury’s AGM today, with live comments from Retail Week’s deputy editor Jen Creevy.
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NewsThorntons full year retail like-for-likes rise 1.1%
Chocolatier Thorntons retail like-for-likes increased 1.1% in its full year but fell 3.9% in its fourth quarter.
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NewsWhole Foods' UK business posts losses of £14.2m despite sales rise
Whole Foods’ UK business posted widening losses of £14.2m last year, despite a surge in sales.
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NewsMorrisons business development director Grant Henley exits
Morrisons business development director Grant Henley has left the company after 10 years at the grocer, it has emerged.
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NewsShop prices lowest on record due to supermarket price war
Shop prices deflated to their lowest rate on record in June, falling 1.8% in the month, due in part to fierce competition among grocers.