All Grocery articles – Page 575
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AnalysisUS pharmacy chains ramp up their grocery offerings
With more than 25,000 chain drugstores across the US, the opportunity to tap into new consumer segments is massive.
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NewsMorrisons’ raft of experiments to include online and c-stores
New Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips unveiled a raft of experimental initiatives last week as he started to outline his vision for the Bradford-based grocer.
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AnalysisTesco’s Far Eastern promise
Combining its global scale with local knowledge is key to Tesco’s growth in Asia, incoming chief executive Phil Clarke tells Jennifer Creevy
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NewsRetail sales volumes fall in August
The volume of retail sales in August fell 0.5% from July to August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose report strong half year growth
The John Lewis Partnership has reported pre-tax profit up 28% to £110.5m for the half year ending July 31, with strong growth in its John Lewis department stores and grocer Waitrose.
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NewsTesco through to second round of Carrefour Asian bids
Supermarket Tesco is through to the second round of bids for grocery giant Carrefour’s $1bn (£642m) south-east Asian assets, according to the Financial Times.
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NewsAsda launches student shopping card
Asda is to launch a shopping card that parents can top up with money to pay for students’ groceries.
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NewsValue retailers gaining sales, Nielsen finds
Grocery sales rose by 3.9% in the four weeks leading up to September 4, market data company Nielsen has reported.
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NewsAsda market share dips for 9th consecutive period
Asda continues to underperform the grocery market and has seen a dip in its market share for the ninth consecutive report.
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NewsConsumer price inflation flat
Consumer price inflation remained unchanged in August at 3.1% although there were significant upward and downward pressures between July and August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsEuropean shoppers want more locally-sourced food
Half (49%) of shoppers in four European countries including the UK expect to buy more food and grocery products with “ethical credentials” in the future, according to new research published by IGD, the food and grocery analyst.
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NewsIncoming Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke vows China will be profitable in his tenure
Tesco international boss Philip Clarke has vowed that its operation in China will be profitable in his tenure as chief executive as he outlines the “terrific” growth prospects in Asia.
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NewsChildrenswear sales drive 5.6% sales uplift at John Lewis
Department store John Lewis sales rose 5.6% to £57m last week as Back to School drove a record week for childrenswear.
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NewsOcado poised to relaunch its own-label as Q3 sales rocket
Ocado is set to relaunch its own-label range after posting strong sales in its third quarter.
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AnalysisPrint advertising remains central to retailers
Despite the growth of digital media, print advertising remains core to many retailers’ communications
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AnalysisBidding for Carrefour’s Far East assets gets under way
Carrefour collected first round bids last week for its assets in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. Tesco is viewed as a leading contender.
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News
Lidl offers TV travel deals
Schwarz Group’s discount grocer Lidl is offering its holiday travel deals through a specialist TV channel.Lidl in Germany has teamed up with travel shopping TV Sonnenklar.tv to promote its monthly holiday trip special offers on air. The 30-minute programme is broadcast daily at 4pm.According to reports Lidl is advertising its ...
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OpinionThe great fresh food myth
Middle class prejudice against frozen food is based on ignorance, argues Malcolm Walker