All Grocery articles – Page 514
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NewsSainsbury's employees share in £26.5m saving scheme payout
Sainsbury’s employees will share a £26.5m payout as two of the grocer’s ‘save as you earn’ schemes matured.
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NewsMorrisons reports 'best year' as profits rise
Morrisons recorded its “best year yet” while like-for-like sales increased 1.8% and profits rose.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership gears up for ‘profound change’ in retail market
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a new round of investment in its businesses to ensure it remains at the forefront of “profound change in the retail market” driven by technological advances.
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Mercadona considers international expansion
Spanish grocer Mercadona could be about to start international expansion, beginning with Italy. The retailer is said to be negotiating the acquisition of a small chain in northern Italy of 30 to 40 stores.If successful, the deal will be announced this month. Mercadona started looking at a number of potential ...
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Metro targets independent retailers
Metro’s Cash and Carry chain is targeting independent retailers with a new format in Romania.The retailer has launched a new franchise programme for a convenience store format under the brand La doi pasi, which translates as ‘two steps’.So far, 200 stores have joined the franchise programme, with 80 already operational ...
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GalleryVideo: John Lewis staff take home 14% bonus as profits dip
John Lewis staff will take home 14% of their annual salary as the retailer reported pre-tax and bonus profits dropped 3.8% to £353.8m in its full year.
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NewsAsda staff save £515m with its saving scheme
Asda staff have saved £515m over the past 30 years in the grocer’s “save as you earn” scheme.
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Grocery retailer Ahold to expand
Grocery retailer Ahold is to expand its AH To Go convenience store banner.According to chief executive Dick Boer, growth of its core banner – Albert Heijn supermarkets – is limited due to its established large market share. Therefore, the retailer plans to open more convenience stores at train and petrol ...
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Metro Group to expand in China
Metro Group’s cash and carry operation in China plans to open at least 10 stores during 2012.Metro China is also piloting a trader support solutions programme to provide customised service tools to local independent small and medium-sized traders.Based on the pilot launched in Shanghai in 2011, Metro is testing the ...
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NewsMorrisons appoints former Peacocks boss as its first clothing director
Morrisons has appointed former Peacocks managing director Tim Bettley as its first commercial director for clothing as it seeks to ramp up its non-food offer.
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NewsFresh & Easy could break even in 2012, says Tesco boss
Tesco could break even in the US as early as this year, according to chief executive Philip Clarke.
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NewsIceland backs Stacey Solomon after pregnant smoking scandal
Iceland has backed its brand ambassador Stacey Solomon after she was axed from the shortlist for Celebrity Mum of the Year.
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NewsMorrisons buys fish factory in acquisition drive
Morrisons has bought a seafood facility in Grimsby as it targets a more vertically integrated supply chain.
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NewsOcado sales up in Q1
Online grocer Ocado gross sales grew 10.9% to £162.1m in the 12 weeks to February 19.
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NewsTesco to create 20,000 jobs over next two years in service push
Grocery market leader Tesco is to create 20,000 new jobs in the UK over the next few years as it invests in customer service, refreshing stores and opening new shops in a bid to revitalise the business.
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Galleryalmost@home, Helsinki airport
Hard to state exactly what this is as it’s both airport lounge and shop and not, perhaps, the sort of thing that might normally feature on Retail-Week.com.
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GalleryThorntons sweet spot
Thorntons’ new-look store on Birmingham’s High Street is trading well, but is it enough to turn things around? John Ryan reports.
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NewsMorrisons to host summer music festival
Morrisons has entered the music festival market with the launch of a new summer event.
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NewsMorrisons moves four senior bosses to Kiddicare
Morrisons has moved four of its senior directors across to Kiddicare as the maternity website prepares to expand.
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NewsJohn Lewis records flat sales week
Sales at John Lewis were flat last week after an early half-term the previous week.