All Supermarkets articles – Page 156
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan struggles in Europe but global strategy pays off
French retailer Auchan’s turnover rose 4% to E29.8bn (£25.1bn) in the first half ended June 30.
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OpinionComment: Malcolm Walker's recipe for high street success
Ten days ago we opened Iceland’s 800th store in the UK - our greatest number ever, and the vast majority are on the high street.
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NewsThe Co-op introduces student discount on groceries
The Co-op is to introduce a 10% student discount across its 3,600 food stores later this month as it looks to target younger shoppers.
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NewsMorrisons to use fresh credentials to attack £500m online food target
Morrisons is to use its fresh food credentials to differentiate its online offer as it targets £500m in potential etail sales.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Next - Deflating the bubble
If Chancellor George Osborne thought that his friend Simon Wolfson would come out today and share his rosy view of the economic recovery, then he was mistaken…
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AnalysisVideo: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips on his strategy to improve sales
Morrisons today reported a 10% fall in first half profits while like-fo. Chief executive Dalton Philips explains how the retailer is improving its supermarkets, opening more convenience stores and investing in online to recover sales.
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AnalysisMorrisons half year results: What the analysts say
Morrisons today reported it is slashing its investment in new supermarkets and posted a 10% fall in pre-tax profits. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco's US deal is a further step in repositioning its international arm
The sale of Tesco’s Fresh & Easy business marks another step in boss Phil Clarke’s bid to reposition its international operations.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke calls for income tax threshold rise
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has called on the Government to increase the income tax threshold as shopper spending comes under increasingly intense pressure.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's US exit puts an end to a distracting money-pit
Possibly the first and last time that I belong in the same sentence as Sir Terry Leahy, but it would appear that we both have a large amount of egg on our faces this morning.
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NewsTesco poaches John Lewis head of omnichannel Karen Dracou
Tesco has poached John Lewis’ head of omnichannel development Karen Dracou to bolster its multichannel team.
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NewsTesco sells US grocery business Fresh & Easy
Tesco has agreed to sell its US grocery chain Fresh & Easy to investment firm Yucaipa.
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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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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.