All Iceland articles – Page 22
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers took a tumble in the horse meat crisis
The discovery of horse and pig DNA in beef burgers in the UK and Ireland has rocked food retailers. Alex Lawson looks at the checks on the industry and how well the grocers reacted.
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OpinionBlog: Iceland stakes claim to Christmas win
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker claimed a victory in the battle for grocery spend this week as the tussle to compare figures has left the industry confounded.
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NewsFormer Co-op farming boss Christine Tacon appointed first Groceries Code Adjudicator
The Government has appointed Christine Tacon, the former head of Co-operative Group’s farming business, to the newly-created role of independent Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA).
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NewsDutch suppliers implicated in horse meat scandal
The Food Standards Agency of Ireland has implicated Dutch suppliers as the suspected cause of the contaminated beef burgers which contained horse meat sold in UK supermarkets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the horse meat scandal mean for retailers and consumers?
As the Food Standards Agency of Ireland (FSAI) investigates how horse and pig DNA entered beef burgers, Retail Week takes a look at the revelation and its implications for retailers.
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AnalysisHorse meat controversy: The facts
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has moved to clarify the situation as it investigates how horse and pig DNA were found in beef burgers. Here it explains the state of play.
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NewsTesco apologises for horse meat burgers as FSA considers legal action
Tesco has taken out full page adverts in national newspapers today apologising for selling beef burgers that contained horse meat as the Food Standards Agency considers taking legal action.
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NewsTesco and Iceland embroiled in horsemeat controversy
An investigation by food safety officials is underway to discover how beefburgers contaminated with horsemeat were sold in supermarkets including Tesco, Iceland and Aldi.
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NewsKantar declares ‘dead heat’ between Sainsbury’s and Tesco in Christmas grocery battle
A ‘dead heat’ has been called between Tesco and Sainsbury’s by Kantar Worldpanel after releasing data which showed the archrivals recorded identical growth rates over Christmas.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Food - Convenience was King for shoppers
Convenience stores proved vital in grocery over Christmas as stretched shoppers rushed to local shops to raid remaining supplies before the big day.
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NewsIceland reports 1.5% Christmas like-for-like rise
Iceland has posted a 1.5% uplift in like-for-like sales over November and December.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Tesco grasp Christmas momentum
Sainsbury’s and Tesco enjoyed the strongest sales momentum of the Big Four retailers in the run-up to Christmas, Kantar Worldpanel data has revealed.
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NewsFormer Baugur boss charged with fraud
The former boss of Icelandic investment group Baugur, which owned stakes in a raft of British retailers, including Hamleys, House of Fraser and Iceland, has been charged with fraud.
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NewsAldi continues sales surge as Morrisons pressure mounts
Aldi has continued to record strong double-digit sales growth “unabated” while Morrisons trails the pack in a fiercely competitive grocery market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are retail adverts now behind the times?
Retail campaigns often focus on women, but changes in shopping habits and society may mean a new approach is needed.
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NewsVideo: Iceland unveils Willy Wonka-inspired Christmas ad
Frozen food specialist Iceland has unveiled a celebrity-free Christmas advertising campaign using a song from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can Morrisons get back on track?
Morrisons today reported a 2.1% fall in like-for-likes for the third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at what went wrong and how the retailer can steady the ship.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Iceland’s bullish boss holds the grocer steady
Despite a tough six months, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker insists the frozen food retailer can excel and explains why staff should think of him as Father Christmas.
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NewsMorrisons ditches Flintoff for Christmas advert
Morrisons has axed former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff from its advertising campaign this Christmas.
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OpinionBlog: Walker's craic makes him top o’ the grocers…
A glimpse into the world of Iceland Foods at its annual manager’s conference in Dublin proved an eye opener.