All Grocery articles – Page 487
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InterviewQ&A: Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke
Tesco reported an 11.6% plunge in first half profits as today as it invests £1bn in improving its UK stores. Chief executive Philip Clarke and chief financial officer Laurie McIlwee met journalists in London to discuss the grocer’s performance.
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OpinionComment: Clarke may face a tough road ahead
The fact that Tesco has announced a drop in profits this morning hasn’t come as a surprise to many – and yet that doesn’t make the news any more comforting to investors.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s posted like-for-like sales grew 0.9% and total sales advanced 3.3% for the first half of the year but analysts welcome the figures but believe the grocer still has some work to do.
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AnalysisSainsbury's v Tesco: Head to Head
Tesco and Sainsbury’s gave an insight into their first half performance today. Retail Week takes a look at how they measure up against each other.
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OpinionComment: The UK is not Tesco's only problem
While all eyes are on Tesco’s UK business, today’s interim results show that the grocer’s domestic market is not its only problem.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco plots UK turnaround
Tesco is using several tactics including introducing more staff, expanding its click and collect service and improving its digital offer to win shoppers. The retailer explains the changes to the business and its innovations in these videos.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed disappointing results, posting its first profits fall since 1994 despite ploughing £1bn into its turnaround for the 26 weeks to August 25. Analysts expressed concern over the grocer’s overseas operations.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes grow after 'unique' summer
Sainsbury’s reported an increase in sales and like-for-like growth in the second quarter aided by its Paralympic sponsorship.
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NewsTesco profits fall 11.6% despite Q2 sales growth
Tesco has reported its first decline in profits since 1994 after investing £1bn in its UK turnaround plan.
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NewsBargain Booze posts profit fall despite sales uplift
Bargain Booze has posted a decline in pre-tax profits despite an increase in full-year sales.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Brasher set to join South Africa's Pick n Pay
Former Tesco chief executive Richard Brasher is understood to have joined South African retailer Pick n Pay.
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NewsAldi profits rocket as shoppers feel the pinch
Aldi has recorded a 450% rise in operating profit to £103m as turnover rose 29% to £2.7bn.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Hotel Chocolat's successful design strategy
Since the first Hotel Chocolat opened in 2004, it’s become a thriving chain of shops and cafes. We look at how design has aided its success.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Tesco backed coffee shop, Harris & Hoole
Tesco may be backing ‘artisan’ coffee shop Harris & Hoole but the cafe has a very distinct identity of its own.
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NewsThe Co-op to decide on online grocery within six months
The Co-operative will decide in the next six months whether it will launch an online grocery offer.
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AnalysisStore Gallery: Sainsbury’s, Hertford
The arrival of Sainsbury’s in Hertford draws a line in the sand for the supermarket that wants to be “number one locally”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What has Nectar done for Sainsbury’s?
As Nectar celebrates 10 years since its formation, Alex Lawson meets the loyalty firm and its founding partner Sainsbury’s to discuss what it has brought to the grocer.
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NewsVideo: Tesco technology chief sets out online grocery vision
Tesco chief information officer Mike McNamara has set out his vision for the future of the grocer’s multichannel business including “micro home delivery”.
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News'Ugly' fruit and veg to hit grocer's shelves as Sainsbury's relaxes cosmetic rules
Misshapen fruit and vegetables are set to return to Britain’s supermarkets following one of the worst growing seasons farmers have experienced for decades.
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NewsThe Great British Bake Off helps John Lewis Partnership sales to take off
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose soared in the week to September 22 thanks to The Great British Bake Off effect.