All Supermarkets articles – Page 188
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Migros Zürich to takeover German grocer Tegut
Migros Zürich, a co-operative of Swiss retailer Migros, is to complete a takeover of German grocer Tegut by January 2013.Tegut operates about 290 outlets in Germany. In 2011 it generated sales of e1.17bn (£944m). Migros Zürich said the takeover will strengthen its business.
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Carrefour launches more targeted discount vouchers
Carrefour has launched more targeted discount vouchers in its 1,200 domestic hypermarkets and supermarkets.The retailer is now offering shoppers a voucher on a branded product, based on their shopping behaviour and purchasing history in the store. Targeted vouchers totalling several million euros will be distributed in its stores. Each voucher ...
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NewsOnline grocery market to double by 2017
The online grocery market is set to double in value to £11.1bn by 2017.
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NewsTesco sells Fresh & Easy products in UK stores
Tesco has begun selling own-label products under its US chain Fresh & Easy’s name in UK stores.
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NewsMarks & Spencer criticised over 'real' women campaign
Marks & Spencer has come under fire after using models deemed too perfect looking for its “real” women advertising campaign.
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NewsAisle be back: Arnie visits Tesco
Staff at Tesco’s Welwyn Garden City office were treated to the sight of Austrian movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger marching down the aisles this week.
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NewsMorrisons ditches Flintoff for Christmas advert
Morrisons has axed former England cricket star Andrew Flintoff from its advertising campaign this Christmas.
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NewsCardiff supermarkets to face £75 dumped trolley fine
Supermarkets in Cardiff could be charged £75 for every abandoned shopping trolley, as the number dumped in the city has increased following the introduction of a 5p charge for plastic bags in Wales.
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OpinionBlog: Walker's craic makes him top o’ the grocers…
A glimpse into the world of Iceland Foods at its annual manager’s conference in Dublin proved an eye opener.
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NewsSainsbury's steps up digital battle with scan and shop app
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new app which allows customers to scan and shop with their smartphone.
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Marinopoulos opens first Macedonian hypermarket
Carrefour’s Greece-based franchise partner Marinopoulos has opened its first hypermarket in Macedonia, in the capital Skopje.Located in the country’s largest commercial centre, City Mall Skopje, the store has a sales area of 40,900 sq ft. The shopping mall is located in Skopje city centre and hosts 150 stores.
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Carrefour Romania rents stores from Aliment Murfatlar
Carrefour has rented six stores from local retailer Aliment Murfatlar, newspaper Piatahas reported.The stores in the city of Constanta will be rebranded as Carrefour Market. The deal will establish Carrefour’s supermarket presence in the city, where its competitor Delhaize Group operates five Mega Image stores.
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Carrefour developing a ‘Courses Éco’ corner
Carrefour is developing a ‘Courses Éco’ corner dedicated to its entry price products in a handful of Paris and northern France stores.The initiative echoes Auchan’s own discount zone, with 400 SKUs across food, household and health and beauty. The assortment also includes around 20 products in bulk, alongside a broad ...
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NewsAsda to roll out click and collect grocery service to 100 shops by year end
Asda is to roll out its click and collect grocery service to 100 stores by the end of the year following a 6-store trial.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke says retailers need to 'get personal' with customers
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke said retailers need to “get personal” with customers if they are to stay ahead in the changing digital landscape and forge closer links with suppliers to deliver innovation.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How has Asda pushed profits up?
Asda today reported a 6% uplift in operating profits to £857m last year despite its new convenience store business running up £31m losses. Retail Week looks at the grocer’s growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rocket as cold weather puts consumers in the mood for shopping
John Lewis sales rocketed 26.5% to £72.67m as the cold weather put customers “in the right mood for shopping” and Christmas buying began in earnest in the week to September 29.
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NewsAsda profits up 6% last year despite losses in convenience arm
Asda operating profits jumped 6% to £857m last year despite its new convenience store business running up £31m losses.
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NewsMorrisons names Gordon Mowat as convenience chief
Morrisons has created the new role of managing director of its convenience arm, signalling that the grocer is “ready to expand at pace” its M Local business, according to chief executive Dalton Philips.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The rise of the supermarkets
Food retail has been transformed in the last 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how the sector has changed and its prospects.