All Grocery articles – Page 497
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Analysis10 ways Walmart changed retail
It is 50 years to the day since the first Walmart store opened. Here we examine the most significant ways that that retailer transformed the stores sector.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales given electricals boost
John Lewis enjoyed a strong week with sales up 9.9% buoyed by electrical sales.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s Simple Pleasures
Another summer advert and another nostalgia-filled child fest.
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OpinionRetailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.
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OpinionComment: Sue Shipley on managing senior departures
Richard Pennycook’s departure from Morrisons is a textbook case of how a senior departure shoud be handled, says Miles Partnership head of retail practice Sue Shipley
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NewsOlympics to boost economy by £5.33bn
The Olympics and Paralympics are set to inject a £804m shot in the arm to the economy during the seven week period.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op hosts Amazon collection lockers in store
The Co-operative has launched a tie-up with Amazon to host its collection lockers in store.
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GalleryIn pictures: Nespresso opens first standalone London 'boutique'
Coffee brand and retailer Nespresso opened its first standalone London “boutique” this week.
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NewsWealthier shoppers head to the discounters
Shoppers expect to head to the discounters more this year with wealthier shoppers fuelling the rise.
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NewsMarks & Spencer investors pressured over executive pay
Marks & Spencer’s investors are being urged to abstain on the retailer’s remuneration report at next month’s AGM.
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AnalysisOcado: What the retail analysts say
Ocado reported a 12% uplift in sales for the first half today and forecast difficulties in the third qaurter due to disruption caused by the Jubilee celebration and the Olympics. The results were met with concern by commentators.
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NewsTesco uses data to offer deals based on web shopper habits
Tesco is using loyalty card data to tailor online shopping ranges to customers.
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NewsOcado posts 12% sales growth
Ocado has posted EBITDA up 4.5% to £14.9m in the first half while statutory pre-tax profit was flat at £181,000.
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NewsNumber of retail chain stores up in first quarter
The number of shop branches held by multiple retailers has continued to rise in the first quarter of 2012 despite the recent spate of administrations, according to a study by CBRE.
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NewsThe People’s Supermarket in Spar tie-up
The People’s Supermarket (TPS) has revealed it is to partner convenience store chain Spar to supply products and revamp its store.
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NewsEBay poaches Sainsbury's digital boss Tanya Lawler to lead UK
Online giant eBay has poached Sainbury’s digital boss Tanya Lawler to lead its UK business.
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NewsThree quarters of retailers resort to summer Sale
Almost three quarters of high street retailers are on Sale or advertising promotions in their shop windows, up from 40% three years ago.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will Richard Pennycook’s departure mean for Morrisons?
The news that highly-respected finance director Richard Pennycook is to leave Morrisons next year has come as a shock to the market and likely to be unpopular with the City who have long trusted Pennycook’s plan for the grocer.
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NewsTesco seeks UK commercial director
Tesco is on the hunt for a UK commercial director as it seeks to turnaround its domestic business.
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NewsOcado set to name new finance director
Ocado is set to appoint former Fitness First financial director Duncan Tatton-Brown as its new finance director.