All Sainsbury's articles – Page 88
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OpinionComment: Asda avoids musical chairs at Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
The appointment of Andy Higginson as Morrisons’ next chairman is the latest instance of musical chairs in the leading grocers’ boardrooms.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's image problem must be addressed by new boss Dave Lewis
The departure of Philip Clarke and appointment of Dave Lewis has highlighted Tesco’s image problem and the task of turning that around.
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OpinionComment: Is a business rates 'Tesco tax' the right way to go?
The tables were turned again on major retailers this weekend when a coalition of local councils made a tough proposal to the Government.
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NewsGrocery market growth falls to lowest level in 10 years as price war escalates
Grocery market growth fell to 0.9% in the 12 weeks ending July 20, the lowest level for 10 years, as the price war takes hold of the sector.
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NewsVideo: Channel 4's Dispatches investigates supermarket price wars
The fierce supermarket price war, triggered by the rise of discounters Aldi and Lidl, is to be highlighted in a TV documentary tonight.
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NewsEnglish councils propose 'Tesco tax' on large supermarkets
A group of councils is formally asking the Government for powers to tax supermarkets in a bid to boost local economies.
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NewsSainsbury’s shares jump 4% on Qatari bid speculation
Sainsbury’s shares have risen 4%, amid a resurgence of market speculation that the supermarket’s biggest investor, the Qatar Investment Authority, is considering another bid.
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AnalysisPoultry hygiene: What do retailers need to know?
With Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer undertaking major inquiries into their chicken sources, Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know about poultry hygiene.
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Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S investigate poultry hygiene after industry exposé
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer have launched inquiries into chicken supplies after an exposé of alleged hygiene failings in the poultry industry.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up on July 24, 2014: Aldi launches equestrian clothing range, grocers launch inquiries into ‘contaminated’ poultry and supermarkets mislead cutomers with ‘fake’ discounts.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis has to rebuild the retailer’s brand
Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis will need to bring to an understanding of how to reconnect customers with the retailer’s brand.
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InterviewQ&A: McColl’s boss James Lancaster on its results and competition
McColl’s reported operating profit up 14.6% to £10m in the six months to May 25. Retail Week speaks to the retailer’s chief executive James Lancaster.
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OpinionComment: Digital wallets can turn high street challenges into opportunity
As one in five high street shops potentially face closure by 2018, could digital wallets prove to be the tonic town centres need?
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NewsDixons hires Sainsbury's director Philip Bell-Brown as property director
Sainsbury’s director of property development Philip Bell-Brown has been poached by Dixons to assist with merging its stores with Carphone Warehouse.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's new boss inherits a grocer bereft of identity
Phil Clarke’s departure from Tesco, while perhaps no great surprise, suggests that the retailer is further in the mire than we might have realised.
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AnalysisPhilip Clarke's departure from Tesco: What the analysts say
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is stepping down after a profit warning and will be replaced by Unilever personal care global president Dave Lewis. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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NewsAldi launches £4 school uniform as it ramps up value war
Value grocer Aldi is selling a school uniform priced at £4 which it claims is the cheapest in the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Sports Direct and Phones 4U
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Aldi wins top brand accolade; Sports Direct holds talks wth Adidas; Phones 4U unveils ad campaign
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the big grocers victims of anti-corporate sentiment among shoppers?
The big grocers are all looking to reconnect with customers as sales decline. Retail Week takes a look at whether anti-corporate sentiment is affecting the supermarkets.
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AnalysisIn the news: Kiddicare's new boss Chris Yates profiled
Kiddicare boss Chris Yates is no stranger to turning around a struggling retailer but his new role is unlikely to be child’s play.