All Tesco articles – Page 249
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Tesco's sales in Asia robust
Tesco has revealed robust trading at its Asian stores, ahead of its investors and analysts’ visit to the operations.
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Downturn triggers rise in retail crime
The economic downturn is having a growing impact on shoplifting with thefts at Tesco up more than a third this year.
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Tesco rolls out national clothes hanger recycling initiative
Tesco is to introduce collection bins for clothes hangers in stores in its aim to prevent 1,000 tonnes of plastic going into landfill.
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Tesco best placed to survive downturn, report claims
Tesco is the retailer most likely to survive the economic downturn, a new report claims.
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Tesco slammed for prolonging payments to suppliers
Tesco has been lambasted by a leading consumer goods maker for forcing suppliers to wait almost two months before getting paid.
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NewsShoppers pick Primark as least ethical fashion retailer
“Green” consumers perceive Primark as the clothing retailer worst at addressing social and environmental issues, a survey conducted for a national newspaper has found.
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Tesco cuts sales growth expectations
Tesco has cut its UK sales growth guidance for the first time in years, reflecting how tough the retail environment has become.
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Tesco extends non-food supplier payment terms
Tesco is understood to be asking all its non-food suppliers to wait an extra 30 days for payment as it seeks to free up cash for the critical Christmas trading period.
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Grocers fire new salvo in petrol price wars
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco today ratcheted up the price war by dropping the price of fuel to the lowest levels for more than a year.
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Wal-Mart's supplier standards drive could hit profits
Wal-Mart has admitted that its profits could be dented by plans to force Chinese suppliers to meet new quality and environmental standards or risk losing its business.
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Retail round-up: October 19, 2008
What the Sunday papers said about the retail sector, including reports on Baugur, Asda, Carphone Warehouse, Debenhams, Ghost, DSGi, Home Retail, Sainsbury's, Game, JJB Sports, Woolworths and Tesco.
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Woolworths to sell nine store leases to Tesco
Variety store group Woolworths has struck an agreement to sell the leases on up to nine stores to Tesco for up to 9 million and will use the cash to reduce borrowings.
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Tesco banking on banking
In an ironic about-turn, consumers were this week knocking down the doors of Northern Rock to open savings accounts.
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Tesco plans current accounts and mortgages
Tesco is to offer current accounts and mortgages as part of its long-term plans for its personal finances division.
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Tesco pre-tax profits up 10 per cent
Grocery giant Tesco has revealed underlying profit before tax jumped 10.3 per cent to 1.453 billion for the 26 weeks to August 23, 2008.
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Sainsbury's connects with its customers
It’s difficult sometimes to see the difference between the grocers’ price promotion campaigns.
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Shoppers shun luxury food as crunch takes hold
Shoppers have been turning their backs on luxury foods in favour of cheaper meals as the credit crunch bites, according to research revealed today.
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Can Tesco beat the discounters at their own game?
It seems strange that the mighty Tesco should be worried about a competitor that is just a fraction of its size. Yet this week the grocer launched its biggest package of money-saving measures since it launched its iconic Value range 15 years ago.
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Aldi responds to launch of Tesco Discounter range
Aldi has said “it is very much business as usual” for the discount grocer after yesterday’s launch of Tesco’s 100 million Discounter range.
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Tesco silences rumours over supplier switch
Tesco has confirmed its commitment to data warehouse supplier Teradata following the news that it has completed a project with an alternative supplier.