All Grocery articles – Page 67
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NewsWaitrose and John Lewis offer police free coffee to crack down on crime
Waitrose and John Lewis have started offering free hot drinks to on-duty police officers in a bid to crack down on crime such as shoplifting and violence against staff in its stores.
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Innovation of the WeekFrom metaverse beauty tie-ups to rental housing – 18 innovations changing retail
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsWalmart raises profit outlook as US consumers focus on value
US retail giant Walmart raised its profit outlook on Thursday, as stubbornly high prices and customer flight to value saw it grab market share in grocery and general merchandise.
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NewsRetailers prepare for sales boost ahead of women’s World Cup final
Retailers including Waitrose, John Lewis, Asda, Marks & Spencer and Boohoo are expecting a boost in sales as football fans prepare for the Women’s Fifa World Cup final on Sunday.
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NewsCostco targets new UK stores as part of major expansion
Value retailer Costco has targeted 14 new UK stores over the next two years, as part of a major UK expansion.
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Opinion‘As the M&S-backed Lionesses march on, the retailer is in contention for the customer cup’
In the week where England’s Lionesses kicked some important goals, so did Marks & Spencer – a partner of the England women’s team.
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NewsExclusive: 300 independent retailers affected by cyber attack
Up to 300 independent retailers have been struck by a cyber attack at IT supplier Swan Retail, which has affected their ability to trade online and fulfil orders since Sunday, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAldi to create 1,700 new jobs in the UK
Discounter Aldi is set to recruit more than 1,700 staff to its UK workforce by the end of the year as it continues to ramp up its expansion plans.
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NewsWalmart international boss Judith McKenna steps down
Walmart’s international president and chief executive Judith McKenna is retiring from her role after more than two decades with the US retail giant.
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GalleryAsda unveils new food-to-go format ‘Asda Food Hub’
Supermarket giant Asda has unveiled a new food-to-go store concept, designed to drive footfall by “providing great quality food-to-go options at an affordable price”.
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NewsModerating food price rises contribute to lower inflation rate
The rate of inflation fell in July, helped by lower food price growth.
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NewsEG Group offloads bundle of US convenience stores
Forecourt retail specialist EG Group is to sell a bundle of convenience stores in the US.
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NewsAsda credits focus on value for sales jump
Supermarket chain Asda has reported a 9.6% increase in like-for-like sales, which it credited to its “continued focus on value”.
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NewsHarrods sales and profits climb in post-pandemic bounceback
Luxury department store Harrods has reported strong sales and profit growth after its landmark Knightsbridge store returned to normal trading after the pandemic lockdowns.
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NewsGrocery sales tick up as food inflation falls again
Grocery sales were steady in August as stubbornly high prices for food fell for another month.
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NewsMarks & Spencer upgrades profits as sales grow
M&S has upgraded its profit outlook after growing market share in its clothing and home and food businesses.
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NewsTesco Express to swap 50 key products with alternatives
Tesco has announced it will overhaul its Express stores by swapping more than 50 key everyday products with lower-priced alternatives.
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NewsAldi rolls out price cuts on more products
Aldi has cut the price of over 30 household grocery items as it looks to keep offering its customers value for money.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Tesco is storming ahead of its big four peers
Despite squeezed consumer spending and the growing discounter threat, market leader Tesco has consistently held on to its dominant market share. Amid initial signs of food inflation starting to ease, our Retail Week analysts examine five ways we expect the grocery giant to intensify its focus and maintain its competitive advantage
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NewsMajestic Wine partners with Uber Eats
Majestic Wine has announced a partnership with Uber Eats as it accelerates its on-demand delivery ambitions.