All Supermarkets articles – Page 233
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NewsScottish Government to impose levy on supermarkets
The Scottish Government is planning to increase business rates for large retailers of alcohol and tobacco in Scotland, meaning major food retailers would have to pay an extra half a billion pounds in tax over the next four years.
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NewsMorrisons strengthens marketing team
Morrisons has made two appointments in its marketing division to help it with initiatives such as the roll out of its convenience stores and its ‘store of the future’ formats.
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NewsCo-op food boss Tim Hurrell steps down
The Co-operative Group food retail division chief executive Tim Hurrell is to step down from his role at the end of the year.
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NewsIceland auction hits setback
The information memorandum for the sale of Landsbanki’s share of Iceland Frozen Foods is expected to go out within the next two weeks but upheavals in the financial markets threaten to derail some bids.
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NewsTesco eyes Garden Centre Group
Tesco is understood to be gearing up for a bid for some or all of the Garden Centre Group.
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NewsTesco clothing boss Richard Jones exits
Tesco clothing boss Richard Jones has left the retailer and is understood to be taking up a role with Irish supermarket Dunnes.
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NewsOcado sales up 19.5% but warns margins expected to be lower
Ocado has reported gross sales up 19.5% to £444.6m in the 36 weeks to August 7, but warned that investment in customer service means full year margins are likely to be slightly lower than expected.
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OpinionIreland's food retail market is a winner
Ireland’s economic woes have been well documented but in food retail it’s not all doom and gloom.
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NewsProfit growth for Morrisons despite savvy shopper effect
Morrisons has observed the rise of the “professional” shopper in the face of the biggest hit to consumer spending power in a generation.
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NewsGeneral stores win out over the grocers
As hordes of shoppers flocked to the opening of Westfield Stratford City, showing that willingness to spend has not entirely evaporated, general retailers ended the week up overall.
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AnalysisSimon Thompson
Morrisons has secured a coup in recruiting a former senior figure at Apple to spearhead its online food plans. Jennifer Creevy reports
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NewsWaitrose weekly sales up 10.7%
Waitrose has reported total sales up 10.7% in the week it reopened its flagship Canary Wharf store as its first Food, Fashion & Home shop.
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NewsCostcutter modernises with new store fascias
Costcutter is to introduce two new store fascias next year as part of a modernisation plan for the symbol group.
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NewsWaitrose confident for Christmas despite fall in first-half profits
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has promised to be the best performing grocer once again this Christmas and to steal further market share.
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NewsSainsbury's launches new strapline 'Live Well For Less'
Sainsbury’s is promising customers they can ‘Live Well For Less’ after unveiling the phrase as its new strapline.
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Carrefour announces plans to operate 46 drive-in stores
Grocery giant Carrefour has announced plans to operate 46 drive-in stores in France by the end of the year, following the opening of its second drive-in store last week.Customers order their groceries online, then drive to the stores and collect the items, which have all been packed beforehand.The retailer announced ...
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NewsJohn Lewis posts sharp drop in operating profit amid highly competitive environment
John Lewis has posted a sharp drop in operating profit in its first half as it matched the scale of discounting on the high street with its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ commitment and invested in the business.
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Sainsbury’s talks turkey and gets it in the neck
Sainsbury’s is taking an interesting approach to promotions in these tough economic climes.
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NewsWaitrose to trial convenience shops at Shell petrol stations
Waitrose is to trial opening its Little Waitrose convenience shops at Shell petrol stations.
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