All Supermarkets articles – Page 154
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OpinionComment: A stronger Co-op will be good for the sector
There’s a lot to like about what the Co-operative Group stands for and the values that permeate how it conducts its business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, SuperGroup, Tesco, BodyShop, Asda, House of Fraser and Morrisons
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: John Lewis trials new product labelling scheme, SuperGroup appoints new head of merchandising and Tesco and Body Shop use Apple’s mobile wallet service.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Appliances Online, Primark and Asda
Retail news round-up September 9, 2013: Appliances Online eyes float, Primark owner raises profit forecasts and Asda boss calls for free bus passes for young people.
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NewsSainsbury's to kick off marketing campaign for clothing brand Tu relaunch
Sainsbury’s will next week kick off its marketing campaign for the relaunch of its Tu clothing brand.
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NewsVideo: Lidl opens Dorking store with operatic flash mob
Discounter Lidl has taken a novel approach to opening its new store in Dorking, Surrey.
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NewsIceland pledges commitment to the high street as it opens 800th store
Iceland has pledged its commitment to the high street as the retail industry debates its future.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco UK chief Chris Bush on the grocer's approach to the changing high street
When Tesco announces it wants to open a store in a town, some assume it’s a foregone conclusion that the store will be built eventually. In reality it is only ever the start of a process of planning and consultation.
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OpinionComment: Promotions versus Everyday Low Prices at Asda
I notice that Asda is once again saying that Everyday Low Prices (EDLP) is driving its volume growth. Apparently £100m annual EDLP investment will prove more sustainable than going for top-line growth through promotions.
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Analysis
International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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NewsTesco kick-starts the re-launch of its top-end Finest brand
Tesco has begun rolling out products with the new Finest branding this week as part of its plan to overhaul its top-end brand.
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NewsTesco criticised by advertising watchdog over horse meat advert
Tesco has been criticised by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over an advert it ran that claimed the horse meat scandal had impacted all retailers.
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OpinionBlog: The Co-operative uses Snapchat to target student shoppers
The Co-operative hasn’t always been known for its innovative use of new technologies, but it has been one of the first to use Snapchat as a marketing medium.
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NewsAsda takes on Tesco and Ocado with online delivery pass
Asda has launched a monthly delivery pass for online grocery shoppers which undercuts rival services from Tesco and Ocado.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sainsbury’s returns to historic Croydon site where it opened first self-service store
Sainsbury’s has opened a c-store in Croydon on the same site where it launched the first UK self-service grocery store.
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OpinionComment: The OFT needs to remove ambiguity in price promotion laws
Last week, six furniture stores and carpet retailers came under scrutiny from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for their pricing strategy.
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NewsPolice arrest two men in horse meat investigation
The City of London Police have arrested two men on suspicion of fraud as part of its investigation into the horse meat scandal.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales up 6.6% driven by mixed weather and promotions
John Lewis sales jumped 6.6% to £67.93m last week driven by the mixed weather and its Design Weekend promotion.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan stands out from its foreign rivals in China
Last week Auchan and its partner, Taiwan-based Ruentex, revealed first-half turnover in China climbed 12.9% to CNY44.51bn (£4.6bn).
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NewsThe Co-op invests in price to win shopper spend
The Co-op has vowed to use a “value for money sword” to spear the competition as it aims to “remove price as a barrier” to shoppers visiting its stores.
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NewsThe Co-op records fall in first-half sales and profits
The Co-op has reported a fall in first-half sales and profits as poor weather, a difficult economy and fierce competition hit performance.