All Grocery articles – Page 45
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Opinion‘The UK is famous for online grocery but where else could retail find talent to export?’
With a shift in consumer needs on the horizon, world-class innovation can play a key part in retailers’ success, argues Lisa Byfield-Green
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NewsOcado has lost its battle to open a new DC next to a London primary school
Ocado has been banned from opening a new distribution centre next to a primary school in London after the Planning Inspectorate dismissed its appeal.
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NewsCo-op has launched its ‘biggest ever campaign’ to reintroduce the cooperative model to shoppers
C-store specialist the Co-op has launched a multimillion-pound campaign to “encourage the UK into [becoming] a nation of cooperators”.
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InterviewQ&A: Ocado boss Tim Steiner on M&S, Getir’s UK retreat and listing in New York
Ocado Group boss Tim Steiner was in high spirits this morning after the business he founded posted a strong set of results for the first half of the year.
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NewsB&M has posted a quarterly sales rise but its UK like-for-likes fall
Value general merchandise and food group B&M has reported a rise in sales, although like-for-likes fell at the core UK business.
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NewsOcado claims its ‘online shift’ has resumed as its performance improves
Tech and online grocery giant Ocado has reported “good progress” in its interim results and increased earnings guidance.
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NewsGreggs has revealed its plans for a new distribution centre to support its ‘ambitious expansion’
Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has revealed plans for a new national distribution centre to support further growth.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op commits to closing socioeconomic pay gap
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsFormer M&S, Boots and Starbucks executive joins Costa Coffee
Former Marks & Spencer, Boots and Starbucks executive Rhys Iley has joined Costa Coffee to head up the food-to-go brand’s retail and operations team.
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AnalysisWhat to look out for in Ocado’s interim results amid its dispute with M&S
Ocado Group will hope to settle investor jitters when it publishes half-year results on Tuesday, pointing to a strong start to the year and economic green shoots – but all eyes will be on the performance of its Retail arm and the ongoing dispute with M&S
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NewsRegulator warns Amazon to act swiftly to improve supplier treatment
The GCA has said it will not hesitate to investigate Amazon to ensure it treats its suppliers fairly.
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NewsRetail giants to close stores early for England’s Euro 2024 final clash
Some of retail’s biggest names will close many stores early this Sunday when England battles Spain in the Euro 2024 men’s football final.
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NewsMarks & Spencer kicks off c-store renewal programme with Liverpool Street overhaul
Marks & Spencer is to refresh a swath of convenience stores and open more in pursuit of growth in that market.
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AnalysisUnwrapping festive sales growth: 2024’s Christmas bestsellers revealed
Which categories and products will dominate spend for Christmas 2024 and how are retailers preparing to win in the golden quarter?
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NewsAsda makes more changes in leadership shake-up
Asda is undergoing a shake-up in management after a series of departures and new additions to the business.
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NewsNaked Wines CFO steps down as the retailer acquires a new credit facility
Naked Wines’ chief financial officer will be stepping down from his role at the wine specialist as the company agrees on a new $60m credit facility.
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NewsColder June puts a dampener on retail sales
A cold and wet start to summer has dampened non-food retail sales across the UK, although the start of the Euros and the summer of sport have helped with an uptick in food purchases.
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NewsAsda is making a u-turn on four-day working week trials
Grocery giant Asda is making a u-turn on its four-day working week after employees complained of “feeling exhausted” as a result.
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Innovation of the WeekSainsbury’s leverages AI to improve animal welfare
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsIceland is ramping up its Food Warehouse store expansion
Frozen food specialist Iceland is looking to double the number of its Food Warehouse stores.