All Grocery articles – Page 502
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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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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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NewsAsda predicts consumers will stick to tight budgets
Asda chiefs believe the consumer mindset has irreversibly changed and the habit of very tight budgeting is here to stay.
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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.
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AnalysisOcado: what the analysts say
Ocado forecast a 13% uplift in sales for the second quarter today. The City welcomed the announcement but expressed concern over the etailer’s long-term future
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NewsSainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
An advert for Sainsbury’s Brand Match has been banned after a complaint from Asda over its wording.
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NewsM&S faces staff revolt after bonus slash
Marks & Spencer is facing a revolt by its shopworkers after annual bonuses were slashed to just £100.
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NewsOcado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
Ocado has forecast a 13% uplift in gross sales for the second quarter, up from a rise of 10.9% in the first quarter.
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NewsInflation falls to lowest level in two years
CPI inflation dropped to 3% in April against 3.5% in March, hitting the lowest level since February 2010, as the timing of Easter had a “significant impact” on the data.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Marks & Spencer's slowly declining status
M&S remains a great retailing brand and it has survived a lot of mis-management over the last 20 years.
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
Tesco and Morrisons continued to feel the pressure in a fiercely competitive grocery market and agaisnt tough like-for-likes in the last month.
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NewsAldi and Lidl branded 'irritants' to major grocers
Aldi and Lidl have been described as “considerable irritants” to their major grocery rivals as the discounters continue to perform well.