More on Me + Em – Page 1911
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OpinionComment: Horse meat, costs and managing supplier relationships
The horse meat scandal has got me thinking about relationships between retailers and suppliers, particularly in this zero growth market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Contactless cards - are they the future for payments?
UK consumers have millions of contactless payment cards, so why haven’t they changed the way retail transactions are made?
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Rewe Group to extend Austrian division
German grocer Rewe Group’s international division and petrol station operator BP are to extend their co-operation in Austria.The companies will roll out the Merkur Inside forecourt store model to about 80 BP petrol stations across the country, adding three to four new outlets every month by the end of 2014. ...
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Grocery retailer Spar posts rise in total group sales
Grocery retailer Spar posted total group sales up 3.5% to E12.58bn (£10.84bn) in its 2012 financial year, from E12.15bn (£10.47bn) in 2011.Domestic sales, excluding sport and leisure retailer Hervis, rose 3.8 % to E5.56bn (£4.79bn).Sales at Aspiag (Austria Spar International AG) in Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia, were ...
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Sales increase at organic grocer Whole Foods Market
Sales at organic grocer Whole Foods Market in the first quarter were up 14% to $3.9bn (£2.5bn), and like-for-like sales rose 7.2%.EBITDA rose 19% to $337m (£217.8m) and net income advanced 24% to $146m (£94.4m).Co-chief executive officer Walter Robb said that a record 10 stores opened during the quarter, and ...
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Walmart begins testing self-scanning technology
Walmart has begun testing self-scanning using shoppers’ smartphones at 40 stores in Denver, Colorado.Customers can download the Scan & Go app to their phones, and then scan products in-store. Once their shop is complete, they select ‘done shopping’ on the app. A QR code is created and shoppers are prompted ...
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OpinionComment: What do the recent Google Shopping changes mean for retailers?
Google Shopping has changed the way it operates – products will no longer be listed unless they have been paid for. What do retailers need to consider?
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OpinionBlog: A new era for Asda
We’ve seen Tesco boss Phil Clarke outline his strategy over the past year and now it’s the turn of Asda’s chief Andy Clarke.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ convenience deal gives the grocer a reason to smile
Morrisons acquisition of 49 former Blockbuster stores for its convenience business should give the grocer a reason to be cheerful.
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NewsBestseller rules out Republic rescue as expressions of interest filed today
Danish fashion giant Bestseller has ruled out a rescue bid for branded fashion chain Republic, which collapsed into administration last week.
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NewsAsda drafts in McKinsey to advise on new five-year plan
Asda is to review its business to develop a wide-ranging strategic plan for the next five years and equip it for the changing retail landscape.
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NewsThe Entertainer to open first overseas stores in Pakistan and Dubai
Toy retailer The Entertainer is to open its first overseas stores in Pakistan and Dubai as it builds on its UK expansion.
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NewsFinal bids for Dreams due next week as buyers including Sir Philip Green circle
Final bids are due in for beds retailer Dreams next week as suitors including Sir Philip Green circle the business.
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NewsFurther 37 HMV stores to close, 464 jobs in jeopardy
A further 37 HMV stores are set to close, putting 464 jobs on the line as administrator Deloitte restructures the business in advance of a possible sale.
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NewsHMV: List of further store closures
A further 37 HMV stores are to be shuttered following the initial 66 already slated for closure this month. The closures would leave 116 stores trading.
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OpinionComment: Horse meat scandal should drive return of quality control
How should the grocers avoid another scandal like the horse meat saga? By employing independent quality control teams, argues Bill Grimsey.
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NewsOnline giant Amazon launches display ads on website
Online giant Amazon has launched display ads on its website allowing customers to click-through and buy directly from external sites.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes fall 7.6% in 2013 despite profit surge last year
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a like-for-like slump in the first seven weeks of 2013 despite a surge in profits last year.
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NewsGlobal star Sir Elton John sings his support for collapsed HMV chain
HMV has been backed by one of music’s biggest stars, Sir Elton John, as it emerged he plans to perform at one of the chain’s stores.
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NewsGrowth stunted as retail business costs rocket £20bn in seven years
The cost of running retail businesses has soared by £20bn since 2006, driven by centrally set costs such as business rates.