All Grocery articles – Page 689
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News
US union crosses pond in drive to win concessions from Tesco
One of the US’s largest unions this week came to the UK to confront Tesco.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Marks & Spencer Colliers Wood
An edge-of-town store measuring 100,000 sq ft (9,290 sq m) is hardly remarkable these days, but when it is the biggest store that a retailer has opened in a large city for a decade, it’s worth taking a look at.
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Opinion
If the price is right…
Morrisons revealed once again that it is leading the grocery pack in terms of like-for-like growth. Yesterday, the grocer posted a 7 per cent increase in like-for-likes for the 13 weeks to May 4, which chief executive Marc Bolland said is “industry leading” and, again, “outperforms the market”.
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News
Rewe profits jump 22% as international sales deliver
German supermarket group Rewe notched up the highest sales figures of its 80-year history last year.
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News
Asda posts strong sales
US grocer Wal-Mart has reported that sales for May at Asda were 'strong', driven by traffic gains in the UK market where customers are increasingly seeking the lowest prices and best value for money.
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John Lewis sales slide
John Lewis continues to be hit by difficult trading conditions, with sales at its department stores down 4.7 per cent in the week to May 31.
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Analysis
In the loop
Tesco is to push the barriers yet again with a telecoms deal that could revolutionise staff communications and shopper services. IT boss Nick Folkes gives Joanna Perry a glimpse of things to come
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News
M&S lowers bonus targets
Marks & Spencer directors must increase earnings per share by 8 per cent next year if they are to receive their bonuses.
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Analysis
On the money
As Andy Bond packed his bags for Wal-Mart’s annual shareholders’ meeting in the US this week, Jennifer Creevy got his take on the r-word, food inflation and why the competition test will be good news for Asda
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News
Asda pulls out stops for Christmas online launch
Combined food and general merchandise offer planned for late October, challenging Tesco’s strength
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News
Morrisons like-for-likes outperform grocery market
Morrisons has reported like-for-like growth ahead of the grocery market during its first quarter.
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News
Supermarkets dominate poll of UK’s greenest brands
Leading food retailers occupy five of the top six places in a poll to find the UK’s greenest brands, according to the 2008 ImagePower Green Brands survey .
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News
Tesco attacked by US union
Tesco is being targeted by one of the US’s largest unions, which today launched a campaign on the grocer’s home soil to highlight its staunch anti-union stance in the US.
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News
Supermarkets shield shoppers from price rises
Retailers are protecting shoppers from food price rises, according the British Retail Consortium.
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News
Justin King calls for more government action on obesity
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King will urge the Government to dedicate more resources to educating consumers about healthier lifestyles in a speech today.
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News
Asda sells sausages for 2p
Asda has launched a mouth-watering offer for shoppers, with packs of eight sausages for the bargain price of 2p each.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer – Colliers Wood
The biggest store from Marks and Spencer in a decade is in a South London suburb.
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News
Tesco snaps up RBS stake in Tesco Personal Finance
Tesco is to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland’s stake in Tesco Personal Finance for 1 billion, bringing to an end a joint venture with the bank that has lasted almost a decade.
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News
Asda takes up recycling baton
Asda is urging consumers to take recycling seriously with the launch of its first online viral game, starring the character Landfill Bill.
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News
M&S shakes up stores
Rose ditches traditional structure to divide food and general stores management