All Grocery articles – Page 505
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Casino to take sole control of CBD
Supermarket operator Casino is recommending the removal of Galeries Lafayette chief executive Philippe Houze and Abilio Diniz, who controls leading Brazilian supermarket chain Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (CBD), from its board of directors due to “ongoing conflicts”.Casino has said it will take sole control of CBD, ending the founding Diniz ...
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NewsCo-op remodels stores to improve local appeal
The Co-operative Food is ditching its “one size fits all” store model to better appeal to local shopper demographics.
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NewsFood drives shop price inflation increase
Shop price inflation rose to 1.5% in March from February’s two-year low of 1.2% as food inflation shot up in the month, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches summer ad campaign
Marks & Spencer will launch its summer TV ad campaign tomorrow featuring the previous ad stars Myleene Klass, Twiggy and Dannii Minogue.
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NewsMorrisons to donate job creation funds
Morrisons is to give away Government subsidies it will receive to create jobs.
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Food Lion to launch new brand strategy
Delhaize Group-owned Food Lion is to launch a new brand strategy in 268 stores throughout Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. The new approach includes lower prices on 6,000 items in stores while continuing to offer affordable private-label products.Food Lion expects to roll out the strategy to between 600 and ...
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NewsOlympic night time deliveries given green light
Retailers in London will be able to make and receive night time deliveries during Games time, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.
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NewsGovernment under pressure over Morrisons apprenticeships
Government is under pressure after it was revealed Morrisons were given more than 10% of the people eligible for its apprenticeship scheme last year.
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AnalysisIn-store dining: Who is getting it right?
Eating and drinking in a retail location is a growth area and consumers increasingly have the option of dining in a store, restaurant or cafe.
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AnalysisMexico City: A vibrant retail panorama
Mexico City is a mega-city that most Europeans will never get to, but those that can will be met with a vibrant retail panorama.
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AnalysisHotel Chocolat: Roast & Conch store encourages dwell time
Hotel Chocolat’s new store in Covent Garden shows what can be done by thinking beyond the wrapper.
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AnalysisNew York: The big appeal
New York’s ever-changing retail landscape comes up trumps with global flagships and digitally connected cafes. John Ryan reports.
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NewsMorrisons acquires fresh meat facility
Morrisons has acquired fresh meat facility in North Wales as it continues on a spree of supply chain acquisitions.
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.
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NewsMorrisons targets high-end customers with new format
Morrisons said it is able to target a new upmarket customer with its Fresh Format concept with the opening of a new landmark store.
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NewsWaitrose appoints retail services director
Waitrose has appointed former John Lewis and BskyB director Ben Stimson as its new retail services director.
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NewsJohn Lewis records "solid" sales week
John Lewis posted a “solid” 6.5% rise in sales to £57.94m against strong comparatives last week.
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Waitrose, The young Heston Blumenthal
Waitrose’s partnership with Heston Blumenthal has helped elevate the retailer beyond the common grocery shop, prompting customers to associate the grocer with experimental and unusual food.
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OpinionA fresh angle on point of difference
Quality fresh food is a key differentiator in a crowded market place, says Mike Coupe.