All Grocery articles – Page 481
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NewsThorntons plots online push
Thorntons is gunning to make online a £10m division as the chocolatier seeks to bolster its multichannel business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 5 reasons retailers can be more optimistic on costs
Research released by Capital Economics today reveals retailers’ cost pressures could be easing and there is cause for optimism in 2013. Retail Week takes a look at five of its points.
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NewsTesco magazine is UK's most read publication
Tesco magazine has become the UK’s most read printed publication, overtaking The Sun.
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NewsMajestic Wine faces crunch Christmas campaign
Majestic Wine is to embark on a make-or-break advertising campaign next month as it considers whether to dump the fledgling TV ads.
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AnalysisMajestic Wine: What the analysts say
Despite a small dip in like-for-likes, wine retailer Majestic delivers a 3.9% jump in pre-tax profit in its half year to October 1. Retail Week finds out how the analysts have reacted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Ocado's "lifeline" help fund growth?
As Ocado secures extra capital and time to progress its growth strategy, Retail Week asks what the deal means for the etailer’s much questioned future.
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NewsOcado to raise £36m and extend debt facilities
Ocado is to raise £35.8m in a placing to fund expansion and extend its debt facilities after speculation mounted it was likely to breach its banking covenants.
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NewsMajestic profit up 3.9% in first half despite wet weather
Wine retailer Majestic delivered a 3.9% jump in pretax profit to £9.2m for the 26 weeks to October 1 despite the tough economic conditions and wet summer weather.
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NewsThe Co-op launches 60-minute delivery slots on electricals
The Co-op is offering a free 60-minute time slot delivery service for electricals shoppers.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive, Bargain Booze
After experienced grocery executive Diana Hunter surprised retail this week by revealing she will be making the leftfield move from Waitrose to Bargain Booze, Alex Lawson profiles the well-respected grocery specialist.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales soar as shoppers prepare for Christmas
John Lewis sales soared 11.4% year on year in its week to November 10.
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NewsLoyalty cards under scrutiny as OFT probes personalised online offers
Loyalty schemes such as Tesco’s Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar card are set to be scrutinised by the Office of Fair Trading after the watchdog revealed it is to explore personalised online offers.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Facing up to the challenges at Morrisons
It has been a tough year for Morrisons, evident in a 2.1% fall in like-for-likes in the third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the grocer’s prospects.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda, Behind Every Great Christmas There’s Mum
Asda’s new Christmas advert has prompted controversy after more than 50 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority alleging it is sexist, while Twitter users have both hailed it as smartly observed and slammed it as old-fashioned.
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Whole Foods Market launches travel company
Organic grocery retailer Whole Foods Market has launched a travel company aimed at active food lovers who want to experience “what travel should taste like”.The venture, called Whole Journeys, offers 11 itineraries in Europe, China and the US and will run trips from April next year.Tours, which last from five ...
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NewsAsda trials off-site click-and-collect points
Asda has expanded its click-and-collect offer to its petrol stations, non-food stores and a branded collection point within a business park as it looks to offer shoppers further convenience.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Walmart's US business is back on track
Walmart has reported its fifth consecutive quarter of positive comparable store sales growth, a sign that its US business is well and truly back on track. How has the world’s biggest retailer achieved this?
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NewsAsda reports Q3 like-for-likes up 0.3%
Asda has reported like-for-like sales up 0.3% in its third quarter for the 13 weeks to September 29.
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Spar opens first Interspar-pronto convenience store
Grocery retailer Spar has opened the first Interspar-pronto convenience store, as well as its first Pasta & Cafe by Interspar, at Vienna’s Wien Mitte train station.The 4,300 sq ft Interspar-pronto targets travellers, while the Pasta & Cafe restaurant is a new catering venture that has a varying offer throughout the ...
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NewsSainsbury’s Justin King: Market is polarising
Clear division between winners and losers emerging as JS posts profits rise.