All Supermarkets articles – Page 96
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Morrisons, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2015: Another manager poised to exit Tesco, Morrisons look to pay more sustainable dividend, Reiss to debut in Canada.
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AnalysisThorntons boss refuses to blame reduced supermarket orders for profits slump
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart has refused to blame reduced orders from supermarkets for the retailer’s tumbling profits.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Auchan calls time on Prixbas experiment
After five years of operation, Auchan has abandoned its first (and only) Prixbas discount hypermarket concept store in eastern France.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are the days of squeezing suppliers numbered?
As B&Q faces allegations that it demanded contributions from its suppliers, Retail Week asks whether such practices can continue.
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NewsBillionaire Buffett admits 'embarrassment' over Tesco investment
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has admitted he is “embarrassed” for taking too long to exit a £1.5bn investment in supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsThorntons profits slump 10% as supermarket price war melts sales
Thorntons profits slumped 10% as the supermarket price war took its toll on the confectionery retailer.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Poundworld, Morrisons, Sports Direct, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on March 2, 2015: TPG could acquire Poundworld, Dunelm founder buys Morrisons stake, investors concern over Sports Direct’s delay on finance director and more.
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NewsRetail Diary: The Golden Pillow, Waitrose reaches Vietnam and comedian goes unnoticed at B&Q
The Golden PillowThe Golden Pillow award for best customer feedbackIt is time for the Golden Globes and Oscars to move over. The new prize on (nearly) everyone’s mind is the prestigious Golden Pillow.The much coveted pillow-shaped award goes to the Dreams store that receives the ...
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NewsAldi's brand value surges 11% as it surpasses Tesco
Aldi’s brand value rose 11% to £9.2bn in the past year, making it more valuable than Tesco whose brand value plummeted by £3.6bn this year.
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NewsCo-op drafts in finance chief and reveals new heads of IT and communications
The Co-operative Group has confirmed that it has hired a new chief financial officer, but cannot reveal their name due to confidentiality clauses.
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NewsThere is still room in the UK for the four big grocers, says Sir Terry Leahy
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said he still believes there is room in the UK grocery market for the big four supermarkets.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis reports strong sales, while Waitrose lags
Department store retailer John Lewis recorded an increase in sales in the week to February 21, with a strong performance from home and fashion.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, B&Q and Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on February 27, 2015: Tesco left with just one woman on the board, B&Q accused of pay-to-stay threats and Carphone Warehouse Ireland back in black
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NewsFamily spending power reaches highest level in six years
Family spending power has reached its highest level for six years, according to figures from the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis vows to fight back against discounters
Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis has vowed to regain the troubled grocer’s price-competitive edge and acknowledged its debt is too high.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, J Crew and Apple
Retail news round-up on February 26, 2015: Tesco boss Dave Lewis vows to take on discounters on price, J Crew-owned Madewell brand comes to UK, Apple faces £344m in iTunes patent case
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five priorities for new Morrisons chief executive David Potts
After Morrisons unveiled David Potts as its new boss today, Retail Week takes a look at what his five main priorities should be at the grocer.
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OpinionComment: Morrisons’ David Potts must combine best of old school and the new
Morrisons has announced David Potts as its chief executive – will the former Tesco Asia boss be able to turn the struggling grocer around?
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Analysis'We are building a new Morrisons not a mini-Tesco', says chairman Andy Higginson
Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson said the grocer will not become a “mini-Tesco” following the appointment of David Potts as its new chief executive.
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AnalysisMorrisons appoints David Potts as chief executive: What the analysts say
Morrisons appointed former Tesco Asia boss David Potts as its new chief executive this morning, replacing Dalton Philips. Here is what the analysts said.