All Tesco articles – Page 248
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Opinion
Can Morrisons stay on top?
Morrisons delivered a strong performance in its third-quarter results this week, while Tesco reported its lowest sales growth in 15 years.
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Analysis
Video: The week in retail, December 5, 2008
TGi Friday: Tim Danaher and George MacDonald discuss why Morrisons is doing better than Tesco and the turmoil in the sportswear market.
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News
Tesco opens 100th store in Turkey
Tesco has today opened its 100th store in Turkey, just five years after entering the market when it bought a chain of five hypermarkets.
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News
New rates bill could increase retailers' costs further
Retailers could be facing new tax costs from local authorities who use powers they are set to gain under the Business Rates Supplements Bill which was announced after the Queen’s Speech today.
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News
Tesco to adopt hosted recruitment system
Tesco has signed up to use an online recruitment and applicant tracking system from Bond International Software in its head office.
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News
Tesco Discounter range hits UK sales
Tesco has reported UK sales growth halved in its third quarter as its Discounter range hit its performance.
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News
Tesco expected to report lowest UK sales growth for a decade
Tesco is set to reveal its worst UK sales results in more than a decade, as the slowdown continues to take its toll on retailers.
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News
Theo Paphitis joins Woolworths’ fray
Woolworths’ potential saviours are to meet administrators today for a second round of talks to try to save the retailer, with a deal hoped to be sealed by the end of the week.
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Opinion
Woolworths' fall is an opportunity for grocers
The supermarkets' move into general merchandise played a role in accelerating Woolworths' downfall. They are also sure to play a big part in what happens next.
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News
Supermarkets up ad spend
Supermarkets have upped their ad spend while most other major retailers have slashed theirs in response to the economic crisis.
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Analysis
Sir Terry Leahy: Retailers' vital role in regeneration
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy believes retailers have a vital role to play in regenerating areas – even in the downturn. He shows Jennifer Creevy how his native Liverpool has benefited.
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News
Tesco Digital tests film download service
Tesco has launched a beta version of a movie and TV download section on its Digital site.
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News
Asda slashes petrol price
Asda has slashed the price of petrol across the UK and is calling on other retailers to follow suit.
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News
Tesco launches Christmas dinner for £7.93
Tesco has hacked the price of a family Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to just 7.93 – less than the cost five years ago.
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News
Tesco hires Des O'Connor for Christmas TV ad
Tesco has hired family entertainer Des O’Connor to star in its Christmas TV campaign, designed to deliver a traditional Christmas with a modern twist.
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News
Fresh & Easy: Tesco may be forced to slow US roll-out
Tesco’s US chief said the roll-out of its fledgling Fresh Easy business could be forced to slow down because of the meltdown in the American economy.
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News
Food discounters' market share at record level
The discount food retailing sector is soaring and has reached a record 6.2 per cent of the market for the 12 weeks to November 2, according to figures from TNS.
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News
Asda defies slowing supermarket growth trend
Supermarket sales growth slowed in the 12 weeks to November 1, from 5.4 per cent to 5.1 per cent, although Asda defied the trend with a rise of 8.7 per cent, according to figures released today by Nielsen.
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News
Tesco boss calls for delay of business rates revaluation
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy today said that the business rates revaluation set for 2010 should be postponed to allow retailers to steer their way through the downturn.
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News
Tesco begins fight against 'competition test'
Tesco is starting its fight today against the Competition Commission’s recommended new planning rules.