All Grocery articles – Page 100
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GalleryIn pictures: The retailers opening new stores in lockdown
While many retailers have tightened their belts to counter the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, some have used the time to launch new concept stores to expand their reach.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Three strategic headaches facing Sainsbury’s boss Simon Roberts
Sainsbury’s new boss Simon Roberts unveiled a healthy set of numbers this morning in his first City outing since succeeding Mike Coupe as chief executive.
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NewsSainsbury’s first-quarter sales climb as digital revenue more than doubles
Sainsbury’s has posted a rise in its first-quarter sales spurred by strong online growth as new boss Simon Roberts says the grocery business has “changed fundamentally”.
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NewsTesco first-quarter sales jump driven by lockdown ecommerce surge
Tesco has reported strong sales growth in its first quarter bolstered by online as lockdown measures prompted a surge in demand.
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NewsCo-op urges government intervention after attacks on staff increase
The Co-op’s food boss has warned that the coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in violence against staff and called on the government to urgently introduce legislation to protect shopworkers.
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NewsNew Waitrose boss calls for post-Brexit food protections
The new boss of Waitrose has joined other representatives of the food industry and farmers in calling for food standards protections in any post-Brexit trade deals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five socially distanced shopping trends that are here to stay
From virtual interior design consultations to drive-thru collections, retailers have had to re-examine how they do business in the wake of coronavirus. Retail Week takes a look at the measures that will have staying power long after the two-metre rule has been scrapped.
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AnalysisData: Consumers plan to rein in spending for the next 12 months
Exclusive consumer research by Retail Week reveals that shoppers plan to rein in their spending in the next 12 months as they reconsider their purchasing habits in the wake of the global pandemic
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is UK retail turning its back on internationalism?
With both Tesco and Superdry pulling out of international ventures on the same day, Retail Week asks whether UK retail is scaling back its global ambitions.
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NewsPret A Manger launches trial click-and-collect service
Sandwich and coffee specialist Pret A Manger has launched a click-and-collect service from five of its London stores.
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NewsHolland & Barrett and Booths launch on Deliveroo
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Morrisons and Marks & Spencer, Holland & Barrett and Booths have both joined forces with Deliveroo to bolster their customer reach during lockdown.
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NewsGreggs to reopen 800 stores as coronavirus spurs strategic changes
High street baking giant Greggs is set to reopen 800 of its stores for takeaway later this week, as it stalls on new store openings and discusses moves to monthly rent payments.
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NewsAldi extends Deliveroo partnership into London
Aldi has extended its trial with Deliveroo into London, less than a month after launching the pilot in the Midlands.
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NewsMorrisons hit by investor revolt over exec pension payments
Morrisons has been rocked by a shareholder revolt over the pay packages of its executive team.
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DataData: New forecasts for the post-pandemic retail landscape
New data from Edge by Ascential shows a vastly changed outlook for retail channels across the UK as the Covid-19 pandemic has drastically altered the retail landscape and consumer spending habits.
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AnalysisRetail 100 2020: Four of the biggest trends
Following the publication of the annual Retail 100 ranking, produced in association with Braze, ChannelAdvisor and Salesforce, Retail Week explores key trends shared by the industry’s most influential people
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NewsUpdated: Ocado launches £1bn fund raise to capitalise on online shift
Ocado has launched an ambitious bid to raise £1bn in fresh funding to help it capitalise on the “significant acceleration” in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsCMA delays final Amazon-Deliveroo decision until August
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delayed publishing its final decision on the proposed tie-up between Amazon and Deliveroo until the first week of August.
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AnalysisDeep dive: How Covid-19 has changed grocery retail forever
Coronavirus brought unprecedented demand for grocery retailers, but it has also dramatically changed how we buy and consume food. Retail Week looks into which new shopping behaviours and trends will be here to stay once the pandemic subsides
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NewsAudit watchdog ends probe into Tesco’s £326m accounting scandal
The audit watchdog has closed its investigation into Tesco almost six years on from its accounting scandal.