All Grocery articles – Page 458
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NewsMorrisons puts 700 staff into consultation after IT efficiencies
Morrisons is understood to have put nearly 700 staff into consultation after it decided to implement automated cash-handling technology in its stores.
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NewsFarmfoods deputy chairman William McCreadie retires
Farmfoods deputy chairman William McCreadie has retired from the Scottish frozen food specialist.
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NewsOddbins apologises after Margaret Thatcher bad taste tweet
Off licence retailer Oddbins has “profusely” apologised for a tweet suggesting customers may want to celebrate following the death of former prime minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher by buying Champagne.
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NewsStuart Machin appointed MD of Australian retailer Target
Former Sainsbury’s and Asda director Stuart Machin has been appointed managing director of Australian department store group Target.
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NewsTesco faces £1bn bill to quit loss-making US arm Fresh & Easy
Tesco is facing a bill of around £1bn to exit the US after chief executive Philip Clarke decided to call time on its Fresh & Easy business.
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NewsMorrisons considers complaining to ASA over Tesco Price Promise
Grocer Morrisons is considering complaining to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about Tesco’s Price Promise.
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OpinionComment: Tesco shoppers are likely to choose Giraffe over horse
Tesco’s decision to buy restaurant chain Giraffe clearly underlines its determination to make big supermarkets attractive retail destinations.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales increase 23.1% despite wintery conditions
John Lewis sales surged 23.1% last week despite the coldest March in 50 years having a “dramatic effect” on the department store’s sales pattern.
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NewsValue grocer Aldi opens first UK convenience store
The discount grocer has opened its first convenience store as it targets a slice of London’s on-the-go market.
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NewsChocolatiers and convenience stores win over Easter period
Food retailers enjoyed a strong Easter as shoppers flocked to chocolatiers and convenience grocery stores.
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NewsTesco signs deal with BBC Worldwide for Clubcard TV content
Tesco has inked a deal with BBC Worldwide to screen programmes through its new Clubcard TV digital streaming service.
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NewsTesco’s convenience business One Stop to pilot franchise stores
Tesco-owned convenience business One Stop Stores is to trial a new franchise model with independent retailers that will pit it against symbol group giants Spar and Booker.
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NewsNon-food prices rise for the first time in over a year
Prices of non-food items rose for the first time in 15 months in March, edging up 0.2% against February’s 0.4% fall, reflecting a lower level of discounting as consumer demand strengthens.
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NewsThorntons to beat profit expectations after 'satisfactory' Easter
Chocolatier Thorntons expects pre-exceptional pre-tax profits to be ahead of expectations after a “satisfactory” Easter trading period.
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Ahold completes sale of ICA stake
Grocer Ahold has completed the sale of its stake in Scandinavian retailer ICA to Hakon Invest of Sweden.Ahold held 60% in grocer ICA and jointly shared a controlling interest with Hakon Invest.In February, the latter agreed to buy Ahold’s stake for SEK21.2bn (£2.14bn) in cash.
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NewsThe Co-operative Food invests £6.5m in handheld devices
The Co-operative Food has invested £6.5m in rolling out wireless handheld devices which will allow the grocer to reduce queueing time at the tills.
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NewsSpiced up Spar is posh enough for Beckham
It wasn’t a surprise when we heard that the phenomenally well-groomed Victoria Beckham had bought a spa to relax in and get a manicure at her leisure.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as shoppers switch to winter wear
John Lewis sales rose 13.5% to £65.76m last week as sales of winter wear and boots surged amid snow-hit Britain.
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NewsGrocer Tesco poised to exit US as Fresh & Easy sale nears completion
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is poised to sell its US Fresh & Easy business just four months after putting the loss-making chain under review.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers may need more customer-collaboration business models
It’s no secret the internet has transformed the way retailers must run their businesses.