All Grocery articles – Page 400
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OpinionComment: Despite optimism, a UK retail recovery remains fragile
Optimism seems to abound about British retail, but talk of a sustained recovery may be premature.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis weekly sales rise as wet weather draws shoppers
Sales at John Lewis rose 14.2% last week to £71.5m, helped by wet weather and a strong fashion performance at the department store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, the Co-operative Group and Scotts & Co
Retail news round-up on May 30, 2014: Consumer confidence climbs in May; Co-operative Group reveals reform timetable; Scotts & Co buys Rowlands Clothing
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NewsTesco completes joint venture deal with China Resources Enterprise
Tesco has completed its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise to create the “leading multi-format retailer in China”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Mytheresa
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2014: Tesco finalises deal to create largest food retailer in China, Asos supports skills rebuilding in UK clothing manufacturing industry, Owners of German fashion etailer Mytheresa eye sale
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NewsSir Philip Green in talks with food retailers about grocery offer for BHS
Sir Philip Green is in talks with food retailers about using space in his BHS department stores.
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NewsSpar International forced to retract UK trading figures
Spar International has been forced to retract trading figures relating to its UK business in its annual report.
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OpinionComment: The changing political landscape could be unwelcome for retailers
Britain is in a bad mood. While politicians are bearing the brunt of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections, retailers will have to ponder the potential practical consequences.
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NewsMorrisons launches price checker tool as it steps up value offensive
Morrisons has unveiled a price checker tool to support the 1,200 price cuts it has launched earlier this month.
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NewsTesco merger talks for its Turkish business Kipa ends without deal
Grocer Tesco has ended merger talks it was holding with multiple parties into options for its Turkish business Kipa.
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NewsSainsbury's changes Brand Match as grocery wars hot up
Sainsbury’s is changing its price comparison tool Brand Match as the competition for grocery loyalty hots up.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 6.6% as warm weather encourages spending
John Lewis sales grew 6.6% to £69.24m in the week to May 17 as the warm weather encouraged shoppers to spend in the retailer’s department stores.
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NewsTesco bosses to miss out on bonuses after fall in profit
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has missed out on a cash bonus for the third year in a row after its annual group trading profit fell 6% to £3.3bn.
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NewsAldi goes on recruitment drive for 5,000 staff as it expands in UK
Aldi is planning to boost its UK growth and aims to cope with its increasing popularity by hiring 5,000 more staff this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ten ways grocery retail will change for good
From the death of loyalty cards to double-decker stores, the food sector is facing new challenges to combat the discounters that continue to thrive.
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OpinionComment: M&S has a long way to go on its journey
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland has stressed the idea that M&S is on a journey as he has fought off criticism of ongoing performance.
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OpinionComment: Consumers will reward ethical retailers
There has been a toxic mixture of corporate, financial and personal failings at the Co-op, but how has the corporate brand suffered?
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NewsTesco to remove confectionery from checkouts of all shops by end of year
Tesco will remove chocolate and sweets from its checkouts across all stores in the UK and Ireland by the end of this year, in a move it claims is a UK first.
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NewsIn pictures: Retailers at Chelsea Flower Show
Chelsea Flower Show brought out green fingered retailers this week, who emerged victorious at the famous horticultural event.
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NewsRetail sales volumes record highest annual growth in a decade
Retail sales volumes recorded their highest year-on-year growth in a decade in April, boosted by Easter and growing consumer confidence.