All Sainsbury's articles – Page 124
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NewsRetailers optimistic that Olympics will drive sales
The proportion of store groups expecting a boost from the London 2012 Olympics has more than doubled since last summer.
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NewsTesco reveals details of fresh food focus
Tesco has told investors it is to put an emphasis on fresh food and cut back on aggressive space expansion.
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NewsAsda records strong Christmas performance
Asda has recorded a surge in market share and value growth over Christmas, according to figures released by Nielsen.
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NewsThe Co-op makes £40m in sustainability savings
The Co-operative has saved £40m through sustainability initiatives.
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NewsThe Co-op set to launch in-store food magazine
The Co-operative Food to launch a new in-store magazine alongside a digital edition next month.
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NewsHigh street must ‘shrink’ warns Sainsbury’s boss
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is to call for a shrinking of the high street and for empty shops to be converted to housing.
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AnalysisWhat price is right?
Consumer confidence is low and the battle for spend intense, retailers are slashing prices in a bid to attract shoppers. But is this the optimum pricing strategy, asks Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsScottish Government sets out detail on 'supermarket tax'
The Scottish Government has revealed the proposed “supermarket tax” has been reduced, aiming to generate £15m less than originally planned.
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AnalysisSafe and secure
A lack of security can put shoppers off high streets but retailers are increasingly adopting a range of solutions to keep stores safe and ensure customers keep coming back, says Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsWatchdog rejects Tesco complaint over Asda ad
Asda has been exonerated after a complaint from Tesco over a national press advert.
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NewsAmazon topples HMV to become UK's biggest entertainment retailer
Amazon is the biggest player in the UK entertainment sector after toppling HMV for the first time.
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NewsSnow hampers grocery supplies
Poor weather conditions across the UK hit grocery supplies over the weekend as retailers battled the snow and ice.
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NewsOcado plots 'agressive' marketing push
Ocado is to embark on an “aggressive” marketing plan over the next two years to increase shopper numbers.
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NewsDiscount grocer Ugo sold a year after launch
Discount grocery retailer Ugo has been acquired by an unnamed retailer.
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NewsTesco moves UK operations head Robbins
Tesco chief operating officer Bob Robbins will move roles within the business just three weeks after it was revealed he sold stock ahead of a profit warning.
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NewsMorrisons acquires meat processing facility
Morrisons has acquired a meat processing facility in Winsford, Cheshire from Vion UK.The 105,000 sq ft site is a centralised fresh pork and lamb packing plant which has the capacity to expand into beef products and increase its overall production.The acquisition will give Morrisons greater capacity as it continues to ...
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NewsTesco market share slips
Tesco’s grocery market share has dropped significantly in the face of fierce competition according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsOcado pre-tax losses narrow
Ocado’s full-year pre-tax losses have slimmed to £2.4m from £12.1m in 2010 while sales grew.
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NewsOcado slashes prices in online price war
Ocado has cut prices on a huge range of products as competition for online grocery spend tightens.
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NewsWalker lines up £150m as Iceland deadline nears
Iceland founder Malcolm Walker has arranged £150m of backing from a Canadian pension fund to enable a bid for the frozen foods chain.