All Supermarkets articles – Page 122
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NewsTesco chairman on grocer's new chief executive: 'We needed a fresh perspective'
Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent said that the grocer needed a “fresh perspective” to move forward and that incoming chief executive Dave Lewis will build on what Philip Clarke has started.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke steps down as grocer warns on profits
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is stepping down after a profit warning and will be replaced by Unilever personal care president Dave Lewis.
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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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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, eBay and Tesco
Retail news round-up on July 17, 2014: Amazon improves Prime delivery, Ebay quarterly revenues surge 13% and Tesco apologises after Ramadan controversy
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OpinionComment: Lidl’s success is linked to its varied international offer
Lidl tailoring its country-by-country retail offer will continue to improve the discounter’s position both in the UK and across Europe.
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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.
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AnalysisKiddicare sale: Expert opinion on how Endless can turn around the business
As Endless acquires Kiddicare from Morrisons for £2m, we ask four experts what the new owner should do to turn around the business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's digital screen, food promotion and the plastic bag charge
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2014: Tesco introduces screen technology, Charge for bags may be increased, NFU slams Tesco.
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NewsSainsbury's names first two Netto stores in Leeds and Manchester
Sainsbury’s has named its first two Netto locations. They will be in Moortown, Leeds, and Heaton Park in Manchester.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on June retail sales figures and Iceland Foods
Retail news round-up on July 15, 2014: UK retail spending up 0.6% in June and Iceland Foods completes £950m debt refinancing deal.
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OpinionComment: Je ne regrette rien? Carrefour could rue India exit
For Carrefour to exit a market is nothing new. Even before Georges Plassat began his domestic refocus as chief executive, the firm was no stranger to dropping underperforming markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Net-a-Porter, Co-op Pharmacies and more
Retail news round-up on July 14, 2014: House of Fraser creates new head of SEO role, Net-a-Porter accused of not paying enough tax, Bestway boss to become preferred bidder for Co-op Pharmacies and more
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NewsMorrisons appoints new brand and communications director
Morrisons has appointed former Thomas Cook marketing chief Mike Hoban to the new role of brand and communications director.
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AnalysisCampaign of the Week: Morrisons' yellow pepper turns heads
This week, Londoners might have noticed the skyline either blighted or enhanced - depending on their perspective - by a mobile giant yellow pepper.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Kiddicare, Sunday trading and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on July 10, 2014: Sainsbury’s unsupportive of relaxing Sunday trading rules, Endless close to buying Kiddicare
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NewsSainsbury's chairman: King's legacy will live on at Sainsbury's under new boss Coupe
Sainsbury’s chairman David Tyler bade a fond farewell to departing chief executive Justin King at the grocer’s AGM today, and told shareholders that his departure does not mean the end of the success story.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury’s Justin King succeeded by listening to customers
Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King was able to rekindle the retailer’s core values by putting customers back at the heart of company strategy.
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NewsMorrisons removes trolley locks to improve shopper experience
Morrisons is removing locks from its trolleys in a bid to improve the shopper experience.
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AnalysisLive blog: Sainsbury's AGM 2014
Keep track of events at Sainsbury’s AGM today, with live comments from Retail Week’s deputy editor Jen Creevy.
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NewsWhole Foods' UK business posts losses of £14.2m despite sales rise
Whole Foods’ UK business posted widening losses of £14.2m last year, despite a surge in sales.