All Supermarkets articles – Page 194
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NewsAsda blasts 'gimmick' promotions by rivals
Asda chiefs have issued a broadside against the grocer’s main rivals over “gimmick” price promotions.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Asda outstripping the competition?
Asda reported an edge up in like-for-like sales today. Retail Week takes a look at where Asda sits against its rivals.
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NewsAsda posts 0.7% increase in like-for-likes
Asda revealed like-for-likes, excluding fuel and VAT, edged up 0.7% as it increased market share in its second quarter to June 30.
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NewsShoppers shed voucher 'stigma' to save on grocery shop
The majority of shoppers are buying more of their groceries on promotion while the “stigma associated with coupons is eroding”, according to the latest IGD ShopperVista research.
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Woolworths launches drive-through supermarket
Australian retailer Woolworths has launched the nation’s first drive-through supermarket. Customers are able to collect an order placed online without having to leave their car. The free service is being offered at the Warringah Mall in Sydney.
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OpinionComment: The humble barcode is the future for m-commerce
The consumerisation of technology is bound to drive innovations in shopping, but nothing yet has had the same kind of potential as the increasing ubiquity of smartphones.
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NewsOcado insists it will not breach banking covenants
Ocado has defended itself against speculation it could breach its banking covenants and has emphasised it is able to fund its second distribution centre.
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NewsVideo: David Beckham to star in new Sainsbury's Paralympic advert
Sainsbury’s will debut a new TV advert featuring footballer David Beckham in celebration of the London 2012 Paralympic Games tomorrow.
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NewsAsda and Sainsbury's growth surges forward
Asda and Sainsbury’s growth has surged although Tesco is closing the gap on its archrivals, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsSainsbury's dismisses calls to extend Sunday trading hours permanently
Sainsbury’s does not want Sunday trading hours to be extended on a permanent basis despite seeing “great trading” throughout the Olympics in the grocer’s stores that were open longer.
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NewsTesco records improved performance in July
Tesco’s performance improve last month, registering the fastest growth of the big four grocers, according to Nielsen.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to roll out contactless payment
Marks & Spencer is set to roll out contactless payment in store after a trial at railway station stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rocket 22% as Olympic feel-good factor kicks in
John Lewis sales growth has rebounded as the Olympic feel-good factor, milder weather and new ranges boosted takings.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Nottingham and Leicester.
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Discount retailer Dia reports gross sales growth
Discount retailer Dia’s gross sales rose 6.9% in the first half of 2012, to E5.75 billion (£4.57bn).The retailer’s adjusted EBITDA reached E261m (£207.6m), up 5.2% on the same period last year. The performance was driven by the operations in Iberia as well as in Argentina and Brazil.Despite a challenging economic ...
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OpinionComment: Make the shopfloor meaningful
The rules of grocery retailing are changing. Price promises are universal and no longer set the majority of grocers apart, while most of the big brands are generally available in stores all of the time.
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NewsChanges likely at Co-op as Peter Marks bids farewell
The Co-operative Group’s new boss must revamp the retailer’s supermarket format and marketing if it is to win back share, believe industry observers.
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NewsRetailers rise from the ashes of last year’s riots
One year on from the riots retailers remain engaged with local communities.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Franchise deals make sense as Carrefour refocuses
This week, French retailer Carrefour was authorised by the Greek Competition Commission to sell its joint venture stake to partner Marinopoulos.
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NewsTesco invests in new premium coffee shop chain
Tesco has entered the cafe market after forming a joint venture which is vying to snap up former Clinton Cards stores and transform them into upmarket coffeehouses.