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OpinionBlog: Euan Sutherland hire is a coup for the The Co-op
A surprise move came this morning when it was revealed that Kingfisher group chief operating officer Euan Sutherland is to jump ship to take over as boss of The Co-operative Group.
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NewsCo-op hires Kingfisher's Euan Sutherland as new group chief executive
The Co-operative Group has hired Kingfisher group chief operating officer Euan Sutherland as its new group chief executive.
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News13 million Christmas shoppers expected to hit stores on 'panic Saturday'
Retailers are bracing themselves for ‘panic Saturday’ as 13 million shoppers are expected to flock to high streets and shopping centres to stock up on last minute Christmas items this weekend.
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OpinionBlog: Has Philip Clarke found his man?
So has Tesco boss Phil Clarke found his man to run the UK? If the speculation is true, Clarke is about to promote 30-year Tesco veteran Chris Bush to lead the domestic business. Bush, currently chief operating officer, has definitely earned his stripes.
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AnalysisSupermarkets at Christmas: What do retailers need to know?
The busiest trading period in the retail calendar is here and the big four grocers will need to counter the effects of inflation and shopper patterns.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is new Tesco UK boss Chris Bush?
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has charged former chief operating officer Chris Bush with the task of handling its UK business as managing director, Retail Week takes a look at the Tesco lifer.
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NewsWaitrose sales jump 6.7% week-on-week
Waitrose sales jumped 6.7% against last week in the seven days to Saturday December 15 as Christmas preparations accelerated.
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NewsTesco close to hiring UK boss
Tesco is close to hiring a UK chief executive, with chief operating officer Chris Bush emerging as a frontrunner for the role.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke takes on IGD role
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has been appointed vice-president of the IGD while Mars boss Fiona Dawson will become president.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...