All Grocery articles – Page 61
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AnalysisHas Amazon finally cracked the c-store?
By adding conventional self-checkout tills to its proprietary ‘just walk out’ technology at its latest Fresh store, has Amazon finally cracked the ‘convenience’ part of the c-store?
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NewsLidl predicts ‘record-breaking Christmas’ as customers stock up early
Lidl expects a “record-breaking Christmas” trading period, with footfall to stores jumping 11% in the past six weeks.
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NewsEG Group sale of UK business to Asda eases debt burden
EG Group said the sale of its UK operations to Asda brought its total debt repayments in 2023 to $4bn, “significantly reducing the group’s net leverage.”
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NewsDeliveroo teams up with Screwfix for DIY rapid delivery
Deliveroo has made a significant foray into non-food categories with the launch of ‘Deliveroo Shopping’.
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NewsCMA finds branded suppliers have ‘raised prices more than their own cost increases’
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that branded suppliers have “raised prices more than their own cost increases” in its updated review of competition in the grocery sector.
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NewsBusiness rates and wage hike could send inflation soaring, warns BRC
The British Retail Consortium has warned that inflation could rocket again next year, as retailers face soaring business rates bills and the rising national living wage.
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Innovation of the WeekCo-op signs 15-year renewable power agreement
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Opinion‘It would be great if new Marble Arch store played a part in M&S’ property transformation’
There was satisfaction among Marks & Spencer chiefs this week as the retailer won a judicial review of secretary of state for levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove’s decision to block redevelopment of its Marble Arch flagship.
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NewsDeliveroo not bound by law to engage with unions
Deliveroo cannot be legally compelled to engage with a union representing its riders for collective bargaining, Supreme Court judges have ruled.
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VideoWatch: Tesco captures excitement of lead-up to Christmas in new ad
Tesco has unveiled its new Christmas advert for 2023, capturing the excitement of the lead-up to the big day.
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VideoWatch: Majestic showcases ‘story behind every glass’ in Christmas ad
Specialist wine retailer Majestic has unveiled its Christmas campaign titled “There’s a Story Behind Every Glass”.
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AnalysisWhat next for Hotel Chocolat after its sweet £534m deal with Mars?
Hotel Chocolat founder Angus Thirlwell says the surprise deal with Mars represents a “meeting of minds”, but after a torrid year what will the acquisition mean for the retailer?
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NewsSteep fall in inflation helped by food price changes
Inflation fell to 4.6% in October, official data has shown.
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NewsAsda cuts debt as focus on low prices pays off
Asda has reported a rise in quarterly sales and reduced its debt burden.
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NewsLidl rolls out body cams to combat retail crime wave
Value grocer Lidl is to introduce staff body cams across its estate of almost 1,000 stores as the crime wave afflicting retailers shows no sign of declining.
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NewsJust Eat to offer rapid delivery of festive toys
Just Eat has announced that customers will now be able to order toys on demand this festive season as part of its existing tie-up with Asda.
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NewsGrocery price inflation falls to single digit figures
Kantar’s latest data report welcomes a long-awaited food inflation drop to 9.7%. Retail Week discovers “a watershed” moment for shoppers and grocers alike
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NewsRetail sales slow as cautious consumers delay Christmas spending
UK retail sales growth slowed in October as households are putting off their Christmas shopping until they can “grab a bargain” over Black Friday, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsMorrisons slashes festive basket prices
Morrisons has cut the prices of 58 popular festive items in its latest investment round, to give customers the best value this Christmas.
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VideoWatch: Aldi’s Kevin the Carrot is back for Christmas
Kevin the Carrot returns once again for Aldi’s new Christmas advert, inspired by the film Willy Wonka.