All Grocery articles – Page 429
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AnalysisAnalysis: How technology is fuelling Tesco's multichannel ambitions
Tesco home shopping managing director Simon Belsham has said technology is the key to creating a truly multichannel retailer.
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NewsMorrisons appoints former eBay director as first digital marketing boss
Morrisons has hired a digital big-hitter to propel the marketing of its online grocery which launches in January.
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NewsTesco begins same-day delivery pilot for online groceries
Tesco has begun trialling same-day delivery for online groceries in Mansfield in Nottinghamshire.
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NewsTesco completes sale of US arm Fresh & Easy to Yucaipa
Tesco has completed the sale of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy to Ron Burkle’s investment firm Yucaipa.
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OpinionComment: Walmart's succession planning mirrors that of a successful football club
There are occasionally some parallels between retailing and football. Granted, the average IQ level is generally higher in retail, and the salaries generally lower.
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NewsAsda finance boss joins Walmart and is replaced by ex-Tesco man
Asda chief financial officer Richard Mayfield is to leave the retailer in February to join parent company Walmart.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Christmas price cuts
Retail news round-up November 26, 2013: Tesco losing market share in Ireland, Asos non-executive director departs and small and medium online retailers to cut prices for Christmas
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AnalysisIn the news: Walmart’s incoming boss Doug McMillon profiled
Doug McMillon was today revealed as the man to take on the world’s biggest retail job when he succeeds Walmart’s current president and chief executive Mike Duke.
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NewsWalmart appoints Doug McMillon as new chief executive
Doug McMillon has been appointed to succeed Mike Duke as president and chief executive of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart.
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NewsIceland acquires its seven franchised Irish stores
Iceland Foods has acquired the seven Iceland stores in the Republic of Ireland previously operated by its franchisee AIM Group for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsWaitrose sales up 6.5% as shoppers stock up on frozen festive goods
Waitrose shoppers stocked up their freezers with frozen festive goodies in the week ending November 23 as total sales excluding petrol rose 6.5%.
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NewsOff licence Oddbins to franchise brand to grow store estate
Off licence chain Oddbins is to franchise out its brand as it eyes a 300 store estate.
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AnalysisVideo: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips explains how its online service will work
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips yesterday outline the form the grocer’s long-awaited online grocery offer will take when it launches on January 10.
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NewsWaitrose Christmas begins as sales rise 6.6%
Waitrose Christmas sales began in earnest last week, rising 6.6% to £119.2m in the week to November 16.
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OpinionComment: There are always opportunities to grow in food retail
The UK food retail sector has always been an interesting one to watch, but news in recent weeks confirms that it is at a fascinating stage right now.
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NewsWaitrose forecast early Christmas as online sales soar
Shoppers have begun Christmas preparations earlier than last year, according to Waitrose, which said online delivery slots for grocery’s busiest day will be filled this week.
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OpinionComment: How different will Morrisons’ online grocery offer really be?
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips today revealed the look, feel and services which will make up the grocer’s much anticipated online launch, but will it stand out in a crowded market?
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NewsMorrisons.com to focus on freshness with virtual butcher
Morrisons is to flex its fresh food muscle when it launches online in January with initiatives including a virtual butcher.
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NewsTesco rebrands Extra stores for midnight Xbox launch
Tesco has rebranded 10 of its stores ahead of the launch of the Xbox One games console and is to open at midnight tonight to sell it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile Bejam bid in exclusive book extract
In an exclusive extract from his autobiography, Best Served Cold, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker recalls the aftermath of his hostile bid for Bejam, including the sale of Majestic Wine.