All Supermarkets articles – Page 149
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the Co-op supply chain overhaul has transformed operations
The Co-operative Group has completed an eight-year update of its supply chain to address efficiency, costs and availability. David Brooks meets supply chain director Mark Hale to find out how the investment is paying off.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How portcentric distribution is transforming supply chains
For some retailers, portcentric distribution is an appealing option with leading names such as Marks & Spencer, Asda and Tesco fully committed to the model, while others are adopting it on a short-term trial basis for seasonal lines. Simon Jack analyses its pros and cons.
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OpinionComment: Supply chain investment key for retail success
Retail has become an increasingly complicated business. Consumers are shopping across channels and expect a range of fulfilment options, increased product value and more relevant goods whatever the weather.
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NewsCustomers object to use of their data by retailers
Shoppers have warned retailers off using mobile and bank data as worries over big brother-style intrusion into personal information mounts.
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NewsMalcolm Walker puts pen to page as he settles retail scores
Iceland owner Malcolm Walker has sensationally lifted the lid on the highs and lows of his retail career in an autobiography published this week.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda’s five-year strategy the right one?
Asda president and chief executive Andy Clarke today unveiled a five-year strategy called Redefining Value Retailing. Retail Week takes a look at the plan in detail.
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OpinionComment: Has Sainsbury's stolen John Lewis' Christmas ad crown?
Christmas officially starts when department store group John Lewis unveils its festive advert. And this year was no different.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Ikea and Bonmarché
Retail news round-up November 14, 2013: Asda signs distribution deal; Bonmarché to float next week and Ikea installs rapid electric vehicle chargers.
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NewsMorrisons to trial new store staff structure this month
Morrisons is poised to trial a new store staff structure with “more Indians, less chiefs” this month.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Justin King forecasts an "own-brand Christmas"
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has forecast an “own-brand Christmas” after private label drove the grocer’s momentum in the lead up to the festive season.
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NewsVideo: Sainsbury’s unveils documentary-style Christmas ad
Sainsbury’s has made a radical departure from its usual festive advertising with its new campaign which features videos submitted by ordinary people.
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NewsSainsbury's half-year profits up 7% with own brand driving growth
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 7% to £400m for the 28 weeks to September 28, and total sales up 4.4% to £13.9bn.
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NewsBooths profits fall after stores revamp investment
Booths has recorded a fall in profits and like-for-like sales as the upmarket northern grocer invested in its store estate and battled competitive food market conditions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on JD Sports, Sainsbury's, Halfords and Selfridges
Retail news round-up November 13, 2013: JD Sports takes stake in Tiso; Sainsbury’s to launch Christmas campaign; Holland & Barrett hires marketing agency; Selfridges marketing director departs; Halfords ad banned and Scottish retail sales rise.
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NewsAustralian retailer Target poaches Tesco commercial director
Australian retailer Target has poached Tesco commercial director Kanaiya Parekh to bolster its sourcing team.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, retail theft and HMV
Retail news round-up November 12, 2013: Tesco in talks with eReceipts, House of Fraser frast-tracks IPO, UrK retailers lose £3.4bn each year, HMV launches new website in Ireland and SuperValu may have leaked payment details of more than 60,000 customers.
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NewsVideo: Asda puts focus on value in Christmas ad
Asda has put value at the centre of its Christmas advertising campaign as it bids to win shoppers from rivals.
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NewsWaitrose acquires seven Co-op stores in southern push
Waitrose has agreed a deal with The Co-operative to take seven of its shops in the home counties and South West to aid the upmarket grocer’s expansion in the south.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Co-op, Dixons and M&S
Retail news round-up November 11, 2013: Suitors circle BHS as Weise prepares to step up interest, Co-op ditches dividend in favour of rewards scheme and Dixons joins Christmas tablet war by launching own version.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Lidl adverts miss middle-class consumer target
Lidl is targeting middle-class consumers with its first nationwide TV campaign promoting its Deluxe Christmas range.