All Grocery articles – Page 420
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OpinionComment: Activist investor interest in grocers' property is unwelcome distraction
You’d think the property boom days were well and truly back judging by the hopes of activist investors to force a supermarket property restructuring.
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AnalysisAnnual UK GDP growth: What do retailers need to know?
The economy grew at its fastest annual growth rate last year since before the recession, according to GDP figures released today. Retail Week takes a look the implications for retailers.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Morrisons could be rendered unviable by property proposals, analyst warns
Grocers including Sainsbury’s and Morrisons could become unviable if they opt to spin off their property portfolios, a senior retail analyst has warned.
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NewsMorrisons online executive George Dymond quits weeks after joining
George Dymond, the former Coles executive who was brought into Morrisons to oversee its online operation, has resigned just weeks after joining the grocer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carpetright, Amazon and Morrisons
Retail news round-up on January 28, 2014: Carpetright profits to come in at lower end of expectations, Morrisons operations director quits weeks after joining and Amazon takes over £1 in every £4 spent on entertainment.
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NewsSainsbury's drops Twitter customer a line with fishy puns
Sainsbury’s delivered a masterclass in comedy customer service this month.
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AnalysisIn the spotlight: Convenience retailer McColl’s IPO
McColl’s today confirmed it plans to float on the London Stock Exchange by the end of February. Retail Week takes a look at the flotation plans.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for the first time in 12 months
Consumer confidence suffered a setback in the fourth quarter as sentiment fell for the first time in 12 months.
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NewsMcColl's confirms intention to float
McColl’s has this morning confirmed plans of its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Government says pay is rising, but are consumers feeling better off?
Government numbers released today indicated that most employed people’s take-home pay increased in real terms in the past year.
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NewsWaitrose pulls out of Bahrain shuttering remaining four stores
Waitrose pulled the shutters down on its Bahrain business this week after just three years.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ sales rise across every store
John Lewis has reported that sales rose year on year last week in every one of its 40 shops helped by favourable comparatives and strong homewares sales.
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OpinionBlog: What The Great British Bake Off tells us about Poundland
Poundland’s sales growth of more than 12% in the third quarter was impressive enough. But some of the eye-catching numbers show, to an even greater extent, how Poundland has widened its appeal and how the retail landscape is changing.
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NewsRetail sales grow 'modestly' in January as shoppers recover from Christmas
Retail sales increased “modestly” in the year to January as shoppers recover from the spending splurge over Christmas.
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NewsHotel Chocolat revives stake sale process
Confectionery retailer Hotel Chocolat is reviving its bid to sell a significant minority share in the £100m business this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hotel Chocolat, Sports Direct, Debenhams, United Carpets and eBay
Retail news round-up on January 23, 2014: Hotel Chocolat revives stake sales; Sports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today, United Carpets and Floors2Go change pricing practices after OFT probe; eBay activist investor calls for PayPal spin-off
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NewsThe Co-op slashes prices on essential items
The Co-op has today slashed the price of several essential items as it goes head-to-head with the big four grocers and aims to entice shoppers under financial pressure as they await January payday.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op pilots store targeting food-to-go shoppers
The Co-op’s latest store model is designed to appeal to customers shopping for their main evening meal and features an increased food-to-go offer.
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OpinionComment: Will there be appetite for a McColl’s float?
Now that the retail sector temperature can be measured in the wake of the bulk of the January trading statements, a variety of privately held retailers are considering whether to float.
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NewsAsda to launch George brand into homewares
Asda has injected a new vigour into its attempts to become Britain’s biggest non-food retailer with the launch of its George brand in homewares.