All Supermarkets articles – Page 158
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NewsWaitrose posts £3bn turnover in first half as sales jump 11%
Grocer Waitrose has reported sales exceeding £3bn in its first half for the first time ever, according to boss Mark Price.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, Littlewoods and Spar
Retail news round-up August 2, 2013: Spar UK launches first branded forecourt store, Littlewoods to launch £1.3m kidswear campaignand Selfridges appoints Steak to handle paid search activity.
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NewsGeorge at Asda makes South East Asian debut in Singapore
George at Asda is to embark on the latest stage of its overseas offensive next week with its first store in South East Asia.
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NewsAsda to launch more Christmas round pound deals to appeal to cautious mums
Asda is to ramp up its round-pound deals this Christmas as shoppers count their pennies ahead of the festive season.
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Analysis
Infographic: How speed is increasingly vital in retail
New research from Worldpay has shown that speed is the most important consideration for time poor consumers. Retail Week takes a look at how speed is affecting shopper perceptions.
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NewsCostcutter secures £35m refinancing to support growth
Symbol group Costcutter Supermarkets Group has today signed a £35m refinancing deal with Barclays.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Tesco and Evans Cycles
Retail news round-up August, 2013: Food sales surge in hot weather, Sainsbury’s receives support from the NFU and Evans Cycles EBITDA falls.
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NewsMorrisons launches technology innovation den as part of IT investment
Grocer Morrisons has launched an Innovation Den in a bid to improve its adoption of new technologies.
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OpinionComment: Reinvention is the key to retail success
Kate Bostock’s abrupt departure from Asos, following on from John Browett’s short stay at Apple, highlights how fast retail is changing.
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NewsTesco switches local service away from Enfield dark store
Tesco is to switch its service to local online shoppers in London away from its Enfield dark store, returning to store picking from a nearby Tesco Extra.
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NewsGrocery market booms as heat wave drives sales
The heat wave has driven a boom in fresh food and drink sales with Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Aldi enjoying strong growth.
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Aldi, Co-op and Waitrose throw weight behind transparent pricing campaign
Iceland and Marks & Spencer have resisted moves to make their pricing more transparent after Aldi, The Co-operative and Waitrose today joined the Price it Right campaign.
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NewsTesco culls senior management team
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is to cull senior management as part of his efforts to turn around the retailer.
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OpinionComment: Tesco marketing boss David Wood on ASA decision
Sainsbury’s complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over Tesco’s Price Promise was today formally rejected. Tesco UK marketing director David Wood comments on the decision.
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NewsSainsbury’s launches marketing offensive after ASA Tesco decision setback
A war of words has broken out between Sainsbury’s and Tesco after the Advertising Standards Authority rejected Sainsbury’s complaint about Tesco’s Price Promise.
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OpinionComment: M&S shows signs of improvement as its autumn collection launches
The first lines from Marks & Spencer’s much-anticipated autumn collection started to go into stores last week and the drop seemed to be accompanied by a feeling of genuine confidence and excitement at the retailer.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury’s Mike Coupe on Tesco's 'unfair' Price Promise
Sainsbury’s group commercial director Mike Coupe has publicly criticised Tesco’s Price Promise Promotion after Sainsbury’s complaint to the ASA failed. Here he explains his issues with the promotion.
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NewsGrocers face £1bn fines as adjudicator penalties drawn up
Major grocers could face fines of up to £1bn from the Groceries Code Adjudicator if they break new rules that come into force later this year.
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NewsSainsbury’s attacks Tesco over food credentials as Price Promise approved
Sainsbury’s has hit out at Tesco’s ‘unfair’ Price Promise promotion as the Advertising Standards Authority appears set to dismiss its complaint over the ads.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price takes on extra role as John Lewis deputy chairman
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has taken on the deputy chairmanship of the John Lewis Partnership alongside his role at the grocer.