All Grocery articles – Page 469
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AnalysisAnalysis: Starbucks and EAT strive to remain relevant for UK consumers
EAT and Starbucks are changing their games to remain relevant to the high street. John Ryan visits new stores in both chains to assess the progress so far.
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OpinionBlog: It’s a marathon, not a sprint
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint” said Sainsbury’s group commercial director Mike Coupe yesterday at the Kiln Lane store in Epsom when asked whether he thought Tesco was indeed back on form in the UK.
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NewsTesco to launch Twitter prize give-away
Tesco is giving Twitter users the chance to pull a virtual cracker from tomorrow to win prizes from chocolate bars to Kindles.
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NewsChristmas food shopping to be “squeezed” says Sainsbury’s
Christmas food shopping will be “squeezed” this year because Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, said Sainsbury’s group commercial director Mike Coupe.
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Auchan reports successful mobile payment trial
Grocer Auchan has successfully trialled a new mobile payment system called Flash’n Pay, it has been reported.The mobile wallet, developed by the retailer’s financial services subsidiary Oney Banque Accord, allows customers to pay with their smartphones and also manage coupons and loyalty points from the same application.The system is compatible ...
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Carrefour ends Brazilian ecommerce operations
For most people, the words ‘Brazil’ and ‘online’ are often synonymous with growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco calls time on US venture Fresh & Easy
Tesco boss Philip Clarke has drawn the curtain on US business Fresh & Easy, part of his predecessor’s legacy.
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NewsMorrisons promotes Trevor Strain to finance chief
Morrisons has appointed former Tesco director and current Morrisons finance director corporate Trevor Strain as group finance director, replacing Richard Pennycook.
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NewsShoppers switch meal plans based on promotions
More than half of food shoppers change their meal plans depending on promotions running in supermarkets, according to new research.
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Kesko opens first hypermarket
Finland-based retailer Kesko has entered the Russian grocery sector with its first hypermarket in St Petersburg under the K-Ruoka banner.Kesko aims to open four hypermarkets in the city by the end of 2013 and then expand to the Moscow region.Kesko also operates K-Rauta DIY and Intersport sports stores in Russia.
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Loblaw to form Real Estate Investment Trust
Loblaw is to form a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to acquire a significant portion of its real estate assets. The grocer plans to sell units of the REIT through an initial public offering and will retain a significant majority interest. The expected completion date is mid-2013, subject to approval.The ...
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's boss isn't licking his wounds
Philip Clarke hasn’t sat around licking his wounds since calling time on Tesco’s US business last week.
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NewsVideo: Bargain Booze launches TV ad campaign
Bargain Booze is poised to launch its new £1m TV advertising campaign.
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NewsWaitrose weekly sales rise 6.8%
Waitrose weekly sales rose 6.8% last week as shoppers stocked up on festive food.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The click-and-collect battle heats up
As Asda sizes up opening collection points in travel hubs, Retail Week takes a look at the increasingly vital click-and-collect battleground in grocery.
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NewsPoundland mulls own brand food offer
Poundland is mulling launching an own brand food label as it plans to add new categories to its offer.
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NewsAsda mulls opening collection points in train stations
Asda is considering opening click-and-collect hubs in train stations and will launch same day delivery next year as the grocer looks to tap into the commuter market for online shopping.
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NewsTesco 'back on form' in UK as it plots Indian expansion
Tesco boss Philip Clarke has said the grocer is “back on form” ahead of the festive rush.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.
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AnalysisGrocery Christmas opening hours: What do retailers need to know?
As the major grocers gear up for Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how flexible their opening hours are for shoppers.