All Supermarkets articles – Page 205
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AnalysisWalmart prospers in US but stuggles with digital
Recording its third consecutive quarter of positive comps growth, it appears Walmart has finally found momentum in the US by going back to basics Walmart US reported a 2.6% rise in first-quarter like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, last week.
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NewsM&S latest retailer to slow down store expansion
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to switch the lights to amber on UK store expansion plans as punishing trading conditions persist and multichannel retail grows.
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NewsTesco revamps ready meal range
Tesco has unveiled a multi-million pound revamp of ready meals across all its ranges.
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NewsAsda predicts consumers will stick to tight budgets
Asda chiefs believe the consumer mindset has irreversibly changed and the habit of very tight budgeting is here to stay.
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Real in talks with Auchan over sale of CEE business
Metro’s hypermarket division Real is in talks with French retailer Auchan over the sale of its Central and Eastern European (CEE) business, Manager Magazin reported. The operations include Poland, Russia, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine.In 2011, Real in CEE ran 110 out of 426 Real stores, with net sales accounting for ...
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OpinionTesco boss Clarke declines bonus
Tesco boss Philip Clarke set a good example to other company chiefs when he declined to take his bonus in the wake of the Christmas profit warning.
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AnalysisRetail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.
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AnalysisOcado: what the analysts say
Ocado forecast a 13% uplift in sales for the second quarter today. The City welcomed the announcement but expressed concern over the etailer’s long-term future
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NewsSainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
An advert for Sainsbury’s Brand Match has been banned after a complaint from Asda over its wording.
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NewsOcado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
Ocado has forecast a 13% uplift in gross sales for the second quarter, up from a rise of 10.9% in the first quarter.
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AnalysisAchieving a happy workforce
Achieving the status of ‘great employer’ demands balancing employee expectations, leadership development and financial incentives. Liz Morrell explores how retailers can get the mix right.
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Bharti Walmart to open Best Price Modern Wholesale store
Walmart’s joint venture Bharti Walmart is to enter Gujarat with a 50,000 sq ft Best Price Modern Wholesale store, to open later this year.The retailer said: “We plan to open 12 to 15 Best Price Modern Wholesale stores in 2012, mainly in south and west India.” It also plans a ...
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
Tesco and Morrisons continued to feel the pressure in a fiercely competitive grocery market and agaisnt tough like-for-likes in the last month.
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NewsAldi and Lidl branded 'irritants' to major grocers
Aldi and Lidl have been described as “considerable irritants” to their major grocery rivals as the discounters continue to perform well.
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NewsTesco chief executive Clarke forfeits bonus
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has declined his annual bonus after the grocer’s poor performance in the UK.
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OpinionFamily businesses must keep up with the pace
Retailing is often a family affair. Many independents are family businesses and a large number of start-ups are family-run.
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NewsAsda reports 'gloomy' shopper sentiment
An Asda poll of its customers has revealed a “gloomy” picture with shoppers feeling pessimistic about budgets and spending.
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NewsMorrisons completes in-store bakery revamp
Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries and has introduced new packaging to display the products.
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AnalysisHow Facebook has changed retail
As Facebook floats with a valuation of more than $100bn, Retail Week asks what advantages the social network has created for retailers?
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NewsBolland bonus under threat as profits likely to fall
Marks & Spencer’s chief executive Marc Bolland’s bonus is under threat as the retailer’s profits are expected to fall.