All Supermarkets articles – Page 171
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NewsCo-op boss Peter Marks insists the retailer is in 'great shape' despite profit fall
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has insisted that the company is in “great shape” despite plunging profits.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Price Promise scheme raises own-label debate
Battle lines have been drawn this week between Tesco and Sainsbury’s, with Justin King, blasting Tesco’s Price Promise scheme.
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Bharti Walmart puts Indian expansion on hold
Walmart’s joint venture in India, Bharti Walmart, has put its expansion plans on hold as a result of an anti-bribery probe into the grocer’s investments and operations in the country.A Bharti Walmart spokeswoman said: “There had been some delays in store openings as the company developed and implemented enhanced procedures ...
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons’ Nutmeg clothing range arrives in stores
Morrisons introduced its Nutmeg children’s clothing range into stores this week as it looks to build up its own brand offer.
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Casino to face French Competition Authority review
Casino is facing a review by the French Competition Authority (FCA) over its takeover of Monoprix from former joint-venture partner Galeries Lafayette.The grocery group notified the authority of the final takeover of Monoprix on February 6. However, the FCA has now stated that “such an operation raises serious doubts over ...
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NewsVideo: Asda launches Budget-themed advert for Price Lock promotion
Asda has released a new TV advert and price promotion focused on today’s Budget as it looks to highlight pressure on consumer spending.
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NewsAsda poised to launch kids Chosen By You grocery range
Asda is poised to launch a range of grocery products aimed at children which will be constructed following customer reviews of its products.
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AnalysisSainsbury's fourth quarter: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported a 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter as full-year like-for-likes rose 1.8%. The City reacted positively.
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NewsCampaign group in fight for horse meat compensation from retailers
A campaign group is mounting an operation to receive compensation for consumers sold products implicated in the horse meat scandal.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts strong fourth quarter as full-year like-for-likes rise 1.8%
Sainsbury’s has reported a strong fourth quarter which contributed to a 1.8% rise in full-year like-for-likes, buoyed by a surge in own-brand sales.
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NewsWaitrose launches gardening range in bid to be 'serious' player in category
Waitrose is this week launching a gardening range as it aims to become a “serious” retailer in the category.
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NewsGrocer Tesco suspends organic vegetable box scheme
Tesco has suspended its Soil & Seed organic vegetable box scheme just four months after it launched due to IT problems.
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NewsCostcutter boss vows to up pressure on major grocers
Costcutter chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer has vowed to up the ante on the Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as the battle for the convenience grocery market intensifies.
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Gross sales rise at grocer Mercadona
Mercadona’s gross sales rose 7% to E17.8bn (£15.55bn) in 2012. Net income also increased 7% to E508m (£443.7m).The grocer invested E650m (£567.7m) to open 60 stores and hired 4,000 employees during the year, giving it a total staff count of 74,000.Mercadona is reportedly postponing global expansion.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sainsbury’s takes gold for Paralympic tie-up
The Mirror Group Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year award was won by Sainsbury’s for its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sainsbury’s picks up Deloitte Employer of the Year
The Deloitte Employer of the Year award was picked up by Sainsbury’s for its skill in making its Paralympics partnership work for all employees.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asda nets innovation prize for Fish Made Simple
Asda takes home the award for the 2013 Ashton Partnership Product Innovation of the Year for its Fish Made Simple initiative.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
Despite challenges in formats and geography, Carrefour’s 2012 results were above expectations and saw its first rise in domestic profit.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Value supermarket retailer Aldi scales new heights
Aldi has gained ground rapidly in recent years and consumers are flocking to its stores. Nick Hughes explains how it won The Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer of the Year award.