All Grocery articles – Page 605
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AnalysisTesco 2.0: Good for international relations
For an international giant like Tesco the web is crucial for internal communication. Joanna Perry finds out how the grocer is making the most of it
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NewsFirst Quench brands sold to property firm
The off-licence brands Threshers, Victoria Wine, Bottoms Up and The Local have been bought by property investment and consultancy firm SEP Properties.
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NewsGrocery sales robust in December
Grocery sales were robust in December, up 6.7% in the four weeks to December 26 against the same period last year.
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NewsSnow causes retailers to shut up shop
The heavy snow has caused havoc for retailers with many of the major chains shutting shops early so staff can get home safely.
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NewsMarks & Spencer celebrates ‘good’ Christmas
Marks & Spencer has hailed Christmas trading a success after posting 0.8% like-for-like sales growth over the festive period but warned that prospects remain uncertain.
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NewsShop prices rise in December
Shop inflation rose sharply in December to 2.2%, from 0.2% in November, according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsBooths reports 8.4% festive uplift
Regional grocer Booths has reported a 8.4% uplift in sales for the 12 trading days of Christmas and New Year, and like-for-like sales up by 2.5%.
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NewsAsda launches biggest price rollback for a decade
Asda has today launched its biggest price rollback for a decade and has launched a campaign which claims to rid the industry of “phoney price claims”.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports bumper Christmas trading
John Lewis has delivered a bumper Christmas trading update, with like-for-like sales up 12.7% in the five weeks to January 2.
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NewsCo-op launches brand campaign
The Co-operative Group has today launched an advertising campaign to communicate the benefits of the merger of its food business with Somerfield.
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NewsKen Clarke signals VAT rise
Shadow business secretary Kenneth Clarke has signalled that a Conservative government would be ready to raise taxes – including VAT – if they win this year’s general election.
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NewsWalmart to use supply chain to cut costs in 2010
Walmart, the world’s biggest retailer, estimates that savings of between 5-15%, or $4bn-$12bn, will be possible by globalising its purchasing.
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NewsTaxman biggest loser from First Quench collapse
The taxman has emerged as the biggest loser from the collapse of Threshers owner First Quench Retailing, as it owes £13.7m in unpaid alcohol duty.
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NewsRetailers raise prices before ‘VAT freeze’
Leading retailers have increased their prices on key lines just weeks ahead of announcing a VAT freeze, a report this morning claims.
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NewsSnow disrupts online grocery orders
Heavy snow has played havoc with deliveries of Christmas groceries ordered online.
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NewsRetailers fear imposition of VAT on food
Fears have been expressed that VAT may be imposed on food in next year’s Budget.
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OpinionDoes good food cost less?
Asda created a stir this week when it borrowed one of Sainsbury’s catchphrases. While some might view the theft of a strapline as a sin, having a giggle at Christmas is more important to customers.
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NewsPremium meat sales help Waitrose to good week
Upmarket grocer Waitrose continued its good run with sales up 11.5% against strong comps in the week to 12 December.
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NewsSpar thrives as it grabs slice of Woolworths share
Convenience store group Spar has reported strong second-quarter results, soaking up some of the confectionery share left up for grabs after the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsTalk Talk poaches Sainsbury’s Dido Harding
Sainsbury’s has said its convenience strategy will remain on track despite the exit of its convenience director Dido Harding, and that it will appoint someone to take over her responsibilities in the new year.