All Grocery articles – Page 660
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Waitrose Christmas week sales up 40 per cent
Waitrose recorded a sales increase of over 40 per cent in the week to December 27, while sales fell at most of sister department store chain John Lewis's stores.
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Tesco cuts petrol prices
Tesco has reignited the petrol price war by cutting 3p per litre off both petrol and diesel.
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Asda reports strong Christmas
Asda this morning claimed it had enjoyed a strong Christmas, with 1.3 million more shoppers being served in the week before Christmas and a record trading day on December 23.
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Tesco to launch £100 million sale on Boxing Day
Tesco is the latest in a long line of retailers to announce its biggest ever sale.
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The Officers Club chief executive rescues chain from administration
Menswear chain The Officers Club has been rescued from administration by its chief executive Dave Charlton.
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Whittard bought out of administration in pre-pack deal
Whittard of Chelsea has been rescued by private equity group Epic in a pre-pack administration deal.
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Retailers' pre-Christmas Sales to hit new record
Retailers will embark on the biggest ever pre-Christmas Sales drive from now until Christmas Eve in a last-ditch attempt to lure shoppers onto the high street.
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Whittard poised for administration
Tea and coffee retailer Whittard of Chelsea is on the brink of administration, although it is understood a buyer is still likely to be found for part of the business.
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M&S online Sale to begin on Christmas Day
Marks & Spencer will launch its post-Christmas Sale online on Christmas Day and open the majority of its stores at 6am on December 27 for the start of its Sale in stores.
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Tesco completes property deals
Tesco has concluded two UK property deals totalling 308 million.
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Hundreds of retailers poised to collapse next year
Hundreds of retailers will hit the buffers next year as the recession kicks in, according to a retail insolvency expert.
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Tesco completes TPF deal
Tesco has completed the acquisition of Tesco Personal Finance, following approval from the UK Financial Services Authority.
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Sainsbury's boss Justin King courted for Olympics role
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has reportedly approached Sainsbury’s boss Justin King to become his principal adviser on the London 2012 Olympics.
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Mixed reports on crucial weekend trading
There have been mixed reports this morning about weekend trading that retailers hoped would bring a last minute Christmas rush onto the high street.
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Marks & Spencer reveals zero-emission van
Marks & Spencer has unveiled its first Modec battery-powered, zero-emission delivery van as part of its Plan A environment-friendly overhaul.
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Retail insolvency practice set for reform
Retail insolvency regulations will come into force next year, designed to stymie quick sales of retailers in administration.
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Tesco slashes optical prices in Christmas Sale
Tesco has added prescription glasses to its Sale as it seeks to drive shoppers through its doors in the key Christmas trading period.
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Tesco makes its non-food mark
Tesco has perfected its non-food image and now ranks among the specialists as a formidable player.
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Beating the binge-drinking blame game
“Come to my pub. I’ve got two convenience stores within yards selling alcohol until 11pm. Stand outside them with me and watch the young people coming out with cheap booze to drink before they hit the town centre.”
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City waits with bated breath as Christmas hangs in the balance
Goodwill towards retailers was in short supply as the countdown to Christmas became increasingly nervy.