All Grocery articles – Page 623
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NewsNew stars poised to join Marks & Spencer Christmas campaign
Marks & Spencer is reported to have signed television stars Joanna Lumley, John Sergeant and Stephen Fry to star in its key Christmas advertising campaign.
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NewsSainsbury’s appoints David Tyler as chairman
Sainsbury’s is understood to have hired David Tyler to become its next chairman.
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NewsAsda launches Asian clothing line
Asda has launched a line of Asian clothing in what is thought to be the first such move by a high street retailer.
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OpinionThere is more to come from Morrisons
Morrisons is showing good growth in its expansion strategy. But could its confidence mean it steps up plans in other areas of the business?
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NewsAsda slashes petrol prices
Asda has cut the price of petrol by 2p a litre and diesel by 1p and challenged other retailers to follow suit.
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NewsControversial Lidl chief to head up UK division
Discount grocer Lidl has drafted in the former managing director of its German operation Frank-Michael Mros to head up its UK division.
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China Resources Enterprise posted a 9.6% turnover increase
Grocer China Resources Enterprise posted a 9.6% turnover increase to HK$18.98bn (£1.5bn) at its retail division for the first half ending June 30, although profit attributable to shareholders fell 27.7% to HK$276m (£21.8m).Managing director Chen Lang said: “We will continue to focus on our core businesses in order to solidify ...
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NewsCarrefour pins €600m on revitalising sluggish sales
Recession-related despondency is being tackled at Carrefour with the launch of a new marketing campaign for its struggling French operations.
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Malaysian government moots allowing foreign hypermarket operators to open convenience stores
The Malaysian government is considering allowing foreign hypermarket operators such as Tesco to open convenience stores in the country, domestic trade and consumer affairs minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.Malaysia has eased restrictions on foreign retailers since a 2002 ban on superstores aimed at protecting local traders. While Carrefour, Tesco, ...
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NewsAsda hires former Boots man as supply director
Asda has appointed former Boots supply chain director Gavin Chappell as its supply director.
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OpinionHas the hypermarket had its day?
Once upon a time, there was an era when the hypermarket format was exciting. Indeed, each hyper opening caused a frisson.
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NewsInternational the next frontier for Thorntons
Thorntons is exploring export opportunities for its famous chocolate brand, as it seeks to push its business internationally.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Scottish licensing rules
Changes to Scottish rules on the sale and promotion of alcohol are causing confusion for retailers. What are the changes and how are they affecting shops?
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NewsAl Gore invests in Ocado
Online grocery retailer Ocado has completed a £50m financing to continue to grow the company, including an investment from former US vice-president and environmental campaigner Al Gore.
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NewsWaitrose strikes deal with Duchy Originals
Waitrose is to launch a top-end range, after striking a deal with Prince Charles’ organic food company Duchy Originals.
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NewsNew chairman for Threshers owner
First Quench Retailing, the owner of off licence chain Threshers, has appointed a new chairman.
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NewsAsda pledges 20,000 Christmas jobs
An extra 10,000 Christmas jobs are being created by supermarket giant Asda, doubling its “seasonal squad” to 20,000.
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NewsSurge in profits at Morrisons
Morrisons has reported a leap in half-year profits to £449 million from £309m as the resurgent supermarket put on further strong sales growth.
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NewsThorntons shows recovery in second half
Thorntons has revealed 4.5% drop in pre-tax profit to £8.1m but showed signs of recovery in the second half.
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NewsDeflation returns to the high street
Shop prices have fallen on the British high street for the first time since February 2007, as the retail sector revealed a drop of 0.1% last month compared with inflation of 0.5% in July.