All Grocery articles – Page 487
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Oddbins, poking fun at Locog
Oddbins’ latest in-store promotion comes hot on the heels of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) chairman Sebastian Coe saying visitors to the Olympics “probably wouldn’t be walking in with a Pepsi T-shirt because Coca-Cola are our sponsors”.
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NewsAnalysis: Fortnum & Mason focus on growth
The appointment of a new chief executive should boost the retailer’s online and overseas targets.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Casino’s gamble in Latin America pays dividends
France-based Casino’s strategic decision to invest in a handful of fast-growing markets has once again paid off.
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NewsCo-op refinancing may lead to acquisition
The Co-operative Food could acquire a smaller operator after the retailer secured a refinancing of almost £1bn this week.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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NewsJulian Graves begins round of store closures
The administration of dried fruit and nuts specialist Julian Graves has begun closing stores but is still seeking a buyer for the retailer, which hit the buffers last month.
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NewsGrocers accept 'ugly' fruit and veg as British growers struggle
Grocers including Waitrose and Morrisons are to sell “ugly” fruit and vegetables in store as British growers suffer a torrid summer.
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Nisa report record sales as profits rise
Symbol group Nisa has reported a 4.2% rise in sales in the last year as the convenience market continues to boom.
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NewsTesco superstores boss Hoggett to head Extra division
The managing director of Tesco’s superstores Tony Hoggett is to move to head Tesco Extra.
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NewsTesco outlook downgraded by ratings agency
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Tesco’s outlook to negative as it warns that profits may continue to weaken.
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NewsFood inflation hits two-year low in July
Food inflation hit a two-year low in July, dropping to 3.1% from 3.5% in June.
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NewsThe Co-op in 'good shape' for further acquisitions
The Co-operative Food could invest a chunk of finance into acquiring a smaller operator after its owners secured just under £1bn this week.
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NewsRetailers slash prices of Olympic souvenirs by up to 80%
Retailers are being forced to reduce the prices of Olympic Games souvenirs by up to 80% following poor demand from shoppers.
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NewsRetail sales growth eases off in July
Retail sales growth slowed in July to a greater extent than had been expected.
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NewsCo-operative Group secures £950m in refinancing deal
The Co-operative Group, which includes the food retailer The Co-operative Food, has agreed a £950m refinancing deal with a group of banks led by Barclays.
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NewsProfits double at upmarket frozen food retailer Cook
Family-owned frozen food retailer Cook has defied the economic gloom to post a 101% rise in pre-tax profits to £1.3m in the year to March 2012.
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GalleryStore of the week: Loblaws, Toronto
Drama and food retailing may be found in the same place, but not often.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco opens Food To Go shop-in-shop
The Chester store is home to an area that features time of day merchandising.
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GalleryStore gallery: Creating a better, brighter Tesco
The evolution of the grocer’s in-store environments is gathering pace. John Ryan reports from Thetford and Bishop’s Stortford.
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AnalysisOlympics: Retail's biggest names give their opinion
As the Olympic Games gets underway tonight, Retail Week asks key figures what the event will mean for retail.