All Supermarkets articles – Page 112
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Tesco and Co-op
Retail news round-up on October 28, 2014:Sports Direct forced to spell out controversial ‘zero-hours’ contracts in job ads, Tesco chief awarded share options worth £2.8m, Dennis Holt to chair board of Co-op Bank
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NewsEric Pickles dismisses 'Tesco tax' and blasts proposal as 'lazy'
The Government has dismissed calls for a ‘Tesco Tax’ that would have meant supermarkets and other big retailers would pay extra in business rates.
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NewsWaitrose appoints Ross Avery as new ecommerce director
Waitrose has promoted Ross Avery, the grocer’s present head of strategy, to the position of ecommerce director to oversee its websites.
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NewsTesco reviews bonus of new boss Dave Lewis following accounting scandal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis is in discussions about a new bonus deal as the board reviews executive pay following the retailer’s accounting scandal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Office, Morrisons and Tesco
Retail news round-up on October 27, 2014: Office owners explore sale or float; Morrisons hikes prices on several products; Tesco boss admits exec pay under review.
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NewsAsda test case could put retail sector in firing line over equal pay
Asda faces mass legal action over equal pay by female store workers, and the outcome is expected to have implications for the whole sector.
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NewsShoppers are spending 5% less per visit to big four, Nielsen says
Shoppers spent 5% less on average per visit to the big four grocers in the four weeks to October 11, according to the latest Nielsen data.
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NewsTesco’s Broadbent: ‘I didn’t have to go but it’s a matter of principle’
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent has emailed staff explaining his exit was evidence that “Tesco is fundamentally a company of principles”.
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NewsBooths unveils expansion plan as full-year profits rise
Booths has outlined the most ambitious expansion plan in its history and unveiled a rise in full-year profits.
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AnalysisTesco chief Dave Lewis: 'My three priorities for rebuilding Tesco'
Tesco boss Dave Lewis faced the City for the first time today when he unveiled the retailer’s interims and conclusion into the accounting scandal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How attractive are Tesco's international businesses to suitors?
Tesco is thought to be considering a spin-off of its Asian business to raise funds. Retail Week looks at the performance of its global operations.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco boss Dave Lewis says accounting scandal was 'body blow'
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has said the accounting scandal was a “body blow” to the business and said the grocer needs to “re-energise”.
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NewsTesco chief says there was no personal financial gain in accounting scandal
Tesco’s new chief executive Dave Lewis has said there is no evidence of personal financial gain in the accounting scandal that has rocked the grocer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Debenhams and falling numbers of store staff
Retail news round-up on October 23, 2014:Tesco confirms it has overstated profits by £263m as chairman prepares to stand down, Debenhams profits slump 20%, Number of staff per store falls to record low
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NewsNumber of staff per store falls to record low as shopping habits change
The number of full-time staff per store fell to a record low in the third quarter as retailers shifted to smaller-format stores.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s CEO must not lose focus on core business
Following Tesco’s accounting scandal chief executive Dave Lewis must not lose sight of the struggling retailer’s long-term strategy.
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NewsMorrisons to trial localised offer in three lab stores
Morrisons is to open three ‘lab stores’ over the next six months as part of an attempt to localise the grocer’s offer.
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NewsSupermarkets must communicate better with mums, finds Mumsnet study
Supermarkets need to improve their communication with mums in order to garner their loyalty, a study conducted by Mumsnet has found.
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NewsWaitrose study reveals changing food shopping habits
Waitrose boss Mark Price said changes in food shopping habits poses a dilemma for the big four as he unveils Waitrose’s Food & Drink Report 2014.
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NewsTesco has lowest customer satisfaction levels across grocery, says survey
Tesco’s UK brand is “tarnished” with customers dissatisfied with service at Britain’s largest grocer, a new survey showed.