All Grocery articles – Page 496
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: How retail has changed over 60 years
As the nation hangs out the bunting and prepares for street parties to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Rebecca Thomson looks at the transformation of retail during her reign.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises despite the double dip recession
Consumer confidence increased two points month-on-month in May to -29 as people feel more positive about future prospects, according to GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index
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GalleryIn pictures: New store heralds southern push for Morrisons
Morrisons has fired the starting gun on expansion in the south, defying market trends against space expansion.
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NewsOcado installs gaming technology to monitor its warehouse
Online grocer Ocado is using video-game software to make its Hatfield distribution centre more efficient as it aims to become profitable for the first time.
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NewsTesco launches Ocado style online delivery offer
Tesco has rolled out its Delivery Saver offer which allows online customers to save on delivery charges by signing up to a subscription service nationwide today.
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Casino’s franchisee SNMVT expands to Libya
Casino’s franchisee SNMVT – which runs supermarkets in Tunisia under the Monoprix banner – is expanding its retail activities to Libya. The company will reportedly open Monoprix stores in the country in partnership with Libyan businessman Husni Bey. The franchisee aims to operate 10 stores in major cities such as ...
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NewsTesco expects corporate responsibility competition to rise
Tesco has said corporate responsibility will an increasingly important tool in grocery competition this year for ethical and business reasons.
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NewsAsda aims to double mobile sales
Asda is aiming to double its sales through mobile in the next six months.
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OpinionM-commerce puts the high street under pressure
To click or to wander? Last month, Boston Consulting Group published findings stating that the UK has the largest internet economy of the G20.
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Aldi Nord presses ahead with store modernisation
Hard discounter Aldi Nord is pressing ahead with the modernisation of its 5,000 stores in Europe. The intention is to convert all stores within two years. In Germany alone, Aldi Nord reportedly wants to invest E280m (£223.8m) per year, in addition to regular expansion costs of an estimated E200m (£159.9m). ...
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NewsTesco to speed up global online grocery deployment
Tesco is to speed up the process of launching online shopping in new markets after signing a deal to adopt a standard IT solution throughout its business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the Jubilee mean for retail?
Retailers are building up to one of the most crucial weekends of the year as shoppers are expected to flock to the grocers in search of party food to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
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NewsMorrisons considers targeting the South East with online grocery
Morrisons is expected to launch its online food operation in the South East in late 2013.
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NewsGrocers enjoy strong sales ahead of promising Jubilee weekend
The grocers enjoyed a sales surge over the weekend ahead of a promising forthcoming Jubilee weekend.
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NewsLeahy became 'pushy and aggressive' to reach the top at Tesco
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said he became “more pushy and aggressive” as he dealt with the competitive environment at the grocer to get to the top.
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NewsCharlie Mayfield: We need to focus on capability
Retailers need to equip their staff with the right skills enabling them to tackle the uncertain future, John Lewis chief executive Charlie Mayfield believes.
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OpinionM&S is keeping pace, but it’s time to start setting it
There was a workmanlike feel to Marks & Spencer’s results this week.
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NewsMastercard loses appeal against card transaction charges
Mastercard has lost its appeal against a European Commission ruling which declared charges imposed on UK retailers for processing credit and debit card payments from other EU countries were anti-competitive and unlawful.The European Union General Court today upheld the European Commission’s 2007 ruling.The cross-border fees, known as interchange rates, mean ...
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NewsTesco revamps ready meal range
Tesco has unveiled a multi-million pound revamp of ready meals across all its ranges.
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AnalysisRetail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.