All Grocery articles – Page 470
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 9.3% as online steals the show
John Lewis sales jumped 9.3% to £124m in the week to December 1 as online “stole the show”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: OFT cracks down on grocery sector
BOGOFs and multibuys could make way for more sophisticated promotions as supermarkets comply with new guidelines to stamp out confusing and misleading deals.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Aldi, It’s beginning to look a lot like Aldi
Aldi’s Christmas TV ad ignores its direct competitors in the hard discount sector and makes a comparison between its goods and those of more upmarket retailers, in an attempt to show off the quality of its festive offer.
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OpinionComment: Consumer will be king as grocers battle for Christmas spend
The fight for Christmas Number One in food is really intense this year.
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NewsPressure mounts on Waitrose over relationship with Shell
Waitrose has come under pressure from consumers over its relationship with oil giant Shell after the grocer agreed to convert all of its petrol stations to Shell.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open at midnight on Christmas Eve
Marks & Spencer is to open at midnight on Christmas Eve morning after Chancellor George Osborne crushed hopes that large retailers would be allowed to open longer on Sunday, December 23.
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Lidl reveals Greek investment plan
German Schwarz Group’s discount grocer Lidl has revealed a Greek investment plan of E100m (£81.1m) over the next three years.Lidl plans to open new stores, renovate shops and warehouses and invest in promotions and special offers. “Despite the current unfavourable market conditions, Lidl Hellas will continue to support the country,” ...
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OpinionBlog: Mason's departure may leave Tesco boss exposed
News that Tesco is to review the future of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy, and part ways with his highly-regarded deputy CEO Tim Mason, once more demonstrate boss Philip Clarke’s ability to take the tough decisions, but the move will ask as many questions as it will answer.
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NewsPhilip Clarke set to axe loss-making Fresh & Easy
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has nailed his colours to the mast with the launch of a strategic review of the retailer’s loss-making US business, Fresh & Easy, and the departure of highly regarded deputy chief executive Tim Mason.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Tesco - not very Fresh & not very Easy
Tesco didn’t help themselves by launching a store format with a range that was not very fresh and not very easy to shop in.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco revealed today it is to conduct a strategic review of its lossmaking US chain Fresh & Easy as its third quarter sales slowed in the US and the UK. The City remained cautious over the company’s prospects.
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Aldi Nord experiences significant profit decrease
Discounter Aldi Nord experienced a significant drop in profit in 2011, according to annual accounts from 18 of its 35 regional divisions.While sales increased slightly, cumulated profits were E55m (£44.6m) down on the previous year. Aldi blamed a weak non-food business and stiff competition in Germany.
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Ahold extends cost-savings programme
Grocery retailer Ahold has extended its cost-savings programme from E350m (£283.9m) to E600m (£486.8m).Ahold said it will include sourcing and promotional costs to invest in creating a better offer and value for customers.Next year, the grocer plans to convert many of its 82 Dutch C1000/Jumbo Supermarkten stores to Albert Heijn. ...
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OpinionComment: Not Tesco's finest hour, but possibly not its worst
So, Tesco’s Fresh & Easy misadventure in the US is drawing to a close.
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OpinionComment: Tesco needs to use technology to engage customers
Tesco needs to focus on using its huge wealth of technological innovation to engage customers and avoid focusing on gimmicks.
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NewsOcado launches Facebook tie-up
Ocado is allowing shoppers use their Facebook profiles to shop the retailer’s site and will ultimately look to sell products through the social media site.
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NewsFood price inflation rises to nine-month high
Food price inflation jumped for the second month in a row to 4.6% in November, hitting its highest rate in nine months.
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OpinionComment: Tesco boss Philip Clarke blogs on the Fresh & Easy strategic review
Today I’ve announced Tesco’s decision to begin a strategic review of Fresh & Easy, our business in the US.
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NewsTesco likely to exit US business as Tim Mason departs
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is considering exiting the US as he conducts a strategic review of the business.
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NewsAldi continues sales surge as Morrisons pressure mounts
Aldi has continued to record strong double-digit sales growth “unabated” while Morrisons trails the pack in a fiercely competitive grocery market.