All Supermarkets articles – Page 169
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NewsMajor grocers sign up to waste reduction targets
The major grocers have today signed up to new food waste reduction targets including a commitment to reduce household food waste by 5% by 2015.
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AnalysisMorrisons first quarter: What the analysts say
Morrisons today reported a 1.8% fall in first quarter like-for-likes but remained tight-lipped on a potential tie up with Ocado, Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction to the update.
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Coles group calls for investigation into wholesale pricing
Coles Group and Woolworths are unhappy with charges from multinational FMCG companies. The retailers claim Australian grocers are charged more than their international peers for the same products.Coles has called for an independent investigation into wholesale pricing stating that higher prices - supposedly justified by shipping distance, higher costs and ...
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NewsSainsbury’s records strongest growth of big four grocers
Sainsbury’s has recorded the strongest growth of the big four retailers, the latest monthly by market research firm Nielsen data has revealed.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: Chairman David Tyler on Justin King's future at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and chairman David Tyler today brushed off speculation about King’s future at the grocer amid rumours that the company has hired headhunters to search for his replacement.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in digital initiatives as it drives omnichannel strategy
Sainsbury’s is to step up its investment in digital initiatives as it seeks to position the business for an omnichannel future.
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AnalysisTimeline: Morrisons and Ocado’s histories in parallel
As Morrisons and Ocado agree a 25-year partnership to aid Morrisons’ launch of online grocery next year, Retail Week looks at the development of the companies since Ocado entered the competitive UK grocery market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does Sainsbury’s banking acquisition mean for the retailer?
Sainsbury’s today reported it is to acquire the 50% of its shareholding in Sainsbury’s Bank it did not own from Lloyds Banking Group for £248m. Retail Week looks at the implications.
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NewsTesco trials new model driven by shopper buying power
Tesco is trialing an innovative consumer buying model which will allow its shoppers to use social media to bring down the price of products.
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OpinionComment: Boss Justin King rules over Sainsbury’s success
In posting a 6.2% rise in underlying pre-tax year-end profits, Sainsbury’s deflected some attention away from the rumours surrounding Justin King’s eventual departure.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Sainsbury's - fresh food rather than fresh messages?
With no new news on trading/strategy to impart today with the final results and with the whole world obsessed with speculation that Justin King will soon leave, what would your PR advice have been to Sainsbury’s?
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AnalysisSainsbury's full year results: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has today reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while like-for-likes including VAT and excluding petrol were up 1.8%. Retail Week takes a look at the City reaction.
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OpinionBlog: Sainsbury's boss Justin King has delivered the goods
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has already been bombarded with questions about when he is leaving the grocer, and will undoubtedly face more throughout the day.
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NewsMorrisons scraps chief executive Dalton Philips' bonus
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips has missed out on his annual bonus as the grocer’s directors paid the price for its underperformance.
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NewsSainsbury's pre-tax profits dip while sales increase 4.3%
Sainsbury’s has reported a 1.4% fall in pre-tax profit to £788m for the year to March 16 while total sales excluding petrol were up 4.3%.
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NewsJustin King and Mark Price head strong Oxford Summer School line-up
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King and Waitrose managing director Mark Price are among an illustrious line-up set to speak at the Oxford Summer School.
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AnalysisIceland’s online grocery launch: Will it work?
As Iceland Foods begins trialling an online grocery service eight years after shelving its initial digital offer, Retail Week looks at the implications of its re-entrance into the market.
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NewsIceland Foods trials online grocery eight years after shelving site
Iceland Foods has begun trialling an online grocery service eight years after shelving the service with early results “very encouraging”.
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NewsFSA board told to declare contact with Tesco director
Members of the board of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have been told to declare any contact with its former chief executive and Tesco group technical director Tim Smith.
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NewsMorrisons improves value offer as it nears Ocado deal
Morrisons has been urged to bolster its value credentials to outmuscle rivals and return to like-for-like growth.