All Grocery articles – Page 498
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NewsAmazon: Investing in its future
The internet powerhouse Amazon is investing to fund its expansion into new categories.
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AnalysisGroceries Code Adjudicator: What do retailers and suppliers need to know?
The Groceries Code has ensured an adjudicator will arbitrate disputes between retailers and suppliers.
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NewsGeorge at Asda boss Andrew Moore takes on CMO role
George at Asda executive managing director Andrew Moore is to become the chief merchandising officer across Asda and George.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Asda's performance mean for the market?
Asda reported another improving like-for-like performance in the last quarter as it continues to appear on song.
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NewsAsda records 2.2% like-for-like sales rise
Asda has recorded a 2.2% uplift in like-for-like sales in the 12 weeks to March 31.
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AnalysisWhat’s in store for the high street?
After years of economic turmoil and the advance of digital, the high street is undergoing a period of unprecedented change. Rebecca Thomson considers how things might look like in a decade.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches mobile grocery site
Sainsbury’s launched its mobile grocery website this week as competition for smartphone spend hots up.
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NewsWhittard reviews overseas expansion plans
Tea and coffee specialist Whittard of Chelsea is to expand in to the Ukraine and Mexico as it continues to pursue international growth.
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Spar International’s partnership with Max Hypermarkets to end
Spar International’s partnership with Landmark Group’s Max Hypermarkets is to come to an end in December. Both companies are to pursue separate strategies to expand their retail presence across the country.A Spar spokesman said: “Spar now wishes to extend its footprint nationwide through new partnership arrangements with a range of ...
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Massmart appoints Guy Hayward as chief operating officer
Walmart-controlled Massmart has appointed Guy Hayward, chief financial officer since 2001, as chief operating officer. He reports to chief executive Grant Pattison. Group finance executive Ilan Zwarenstein succeeds Hayward as chief financial officer. Zwarenstein has also been appointed to the board and the Massmart executive committee.The retailer said Pattison would ...
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NewsNew technology will boost retailers' sales by 4% by 2014
Investing in new technology could boost retailers’ sales by 4% within two years according to eBay.
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Seven & I to set up two holding companies
Convenience store operator Seven & I is to set up two holding companies to accelerate decision-making and new store openings.The subsidiaries are to be established by the end of the year and will be in charge of overseeing the convenience and supermarket operations.
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Carrefour’s bid to acquire Guyenne et Gascogne approved
Carrefour’s bid to acquire Guyenne et Gascogne has been approved by France’s antitrust agency. In December 2011, Carrefour submitted a E494m (£394.6m) cash takeover bid for its franchisee.Guyenne et Gascogne operates six Carrefour hypermarkets and 28 Carrefour Market supermarkets in France that generated net income of E25m (£20m) in 2011 ...
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NewsMusgrave Group reports profits slip
Musgrave Group has recorded a 1% slip in pre-tax profits to €71m last year.
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NewsClarke cuts Tesco store manager bonuses
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has told senior store managers he will cut bonuses by more than 80%.
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OpinionTime to get smart with CRM
As is the case with multichannel integration, customer relationship management (CRM) is a term that’s been around for years yet too few retailers appear to be practicing it.
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AnalysisMarket focus: Retail in Iceland
Both Sports Direct and frozen foods specialist Iceland have revealed plans to launch stores in Iceland.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kwiksave returns to the high street
The kwiksave brand has returned to the high street with the opening of the first all-new convenience format store in Little Lever, in Bolton last week.
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NewsTesco to bring back Clubcard Exchange promotion
Tesco’s Clubcard Exchange, which allows customers to double the value of their vouchers, is to make a return over the next month.
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NewsBolland to scale back M&S growth target
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland is expected to admit his plan to add £3bn of sales in three years was too ambitious.