All Supermarkets articles – Page 195
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AnalysisPeople: Retail’s main job moves in July
July is usually a busy month for job moves as end of year results are announced, and this year it didn’t disappoint - some major boardroom changes were afoot.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Peter Marks’ reign and The Co-op’s challenges ahead
“It’s vicious,” says Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks of competition in the grocery market which has changed “beyond recognition” in his 45 years with the business.
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NewsPeter Marks to step down from The Co-operative Group
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks is to retire from the business next May.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco launches virtual shopping wall at Gatwick Airport
Tesco has laid down a marker in online grocery innovation with a new interactive virtual shopping wall in Gatwick Airport.
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NewsAndy Bond claims big four grocers have lost appeal
Wiggle chairman and former Asda boss Andy Bond has said the big four grocers “aren’t providing the appeal they once did” for shoppers as they lose market share to the discounters.
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OpinionComment: Dairy farmers deserve a helping hand
It’s in everyone’s interest to give dairy farmers the chance of a sustainable future.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Casino’s gamble in Latin America pays dividends
France-based Casino’s strategic decision to invest in a handful of fast-growing markets has once again paid off.
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NewsCo-op refinancing may lead to acquisition
The Co-operative Food could acquire a smaller operator after the retailer secured a refinancing of almost £1bn this week.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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NewsGrocers accept 'ugly' fruit and veg as British growers struggle
Grocers including Waitrose and Morrisons are to sell “ugly” fruit and vegetables in store as British growers suffer a torrid summer.
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Nisa report record sales as profits rise
Symbol group Nisa has reported a 4.2% rise in sales in the last year as the convenience market continues to boom.
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NewsTesco superstores boss Hoggett to head Extra division
The managing director of Tesco’s superstores Tony Hoggett is to move to head Tesco Extra.
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NewsTesco outlook downgraded by ratings agency
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Tesco’s outlook to negative as it warns that profits may continue to weaken.
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NewsFood inflation hits two-year low in July
Food inflation hit a two-year low in July, dropping to 3.1% from 3.5% in June.
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NewsThe Co-op in 'good shape' for further acquisitions
The Co-operative Food could invest a chunk of finance into acquiring a smaller operator after its owners secured just under £1bn this week.
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NewsAldi to recruit 3,000 new staff
Aldi is to create 3,000 new jobs in the UK in the next year as its expands its store portfolio.
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NewsCo-operative Group secures £950m in refinancing deal
The Co-operative Group, which includes the food retailer The Co-operative Food, has agreed a £950m refinancing deal with a group of banks led by Barclays.
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NewsProfits double at upmarket frozen food retailer Cook
Family-owned frozen food retailer Cook has defied the economic gloom to post a 101% rise in pre-tax profits to £1.3m in the year to March 2012.
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GalleryStore of the week: Loblaws, Toronto
Drama and food retailing may be found in the same place, but not often.