All Grocery articles – Page 123
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DataData: M&S Simply Food tops list of UK’s favourite retailers
M&S Simply Food has wrestled back its crown as the UK’s favourite retailer, according to exclusive data from consultancy OC&C.
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NewsSainsbury’s poaches Screwfix exec Rhian Bartlett
Sainsbury’s has poached Screwfix customer and digital director Rhian Bartlett, four years after she left the grocer.
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OpinionOpinion: Has Ocado bitten off more than it can chew with Aeon deal?
It has been another tumultuous few days on the rollercoaster ride that is the Ocado share price.
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NewsChristmas spend forecast to slip despite Black Friday uplift
Black Friday sales confounded expectations as the post-payday discount bonanza delivered sales and footfall uplifts, but festive spend is still forecast to be in decline.
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AnalysisSeven trends that will define Christmas and set the tone for 2020
Christmas 2019 will be unique for many reasons: a December election, Brexit looming and growing concern over the climate crisis. But what consumer behaviour trends will impact how people shop this Christmas and define retail in 2020? Retail Week investigates.
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks & Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
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NewsOcado launches £500m bond issue to fund tech commitments
Ocado has unveiled a £500m convertible bond issue following a string of deals with international retailers.
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NewsOcado to open ‘mini’ customer fulfilment centre
Ocado has revealed it is opening a sixth customer fulfilment centre in Bristol as part of ongoing growth plans.
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NewsSupermarket plastic rises despite reduction pledges
Plastic use at supermarkets has risen despite commitments to reducing plastic waste.
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NewsShop prices fall in run-up to Christmas trading
Shop prices fell in November for the sixth consecutive month, as the BRC hopes for a positive impact on Christmas trading.
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NewsMorrisons becomes first supermarket to offer ‘best before’ food boxes
Morrisons has teamed up with an app to offer boxes of unsold food that has reached its best before date, in a bid to cut down on food waste.
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AnalysisFive ways to win at Christmas
Christmas brings an abundance of opportunities to inspire, entice and charm consumers, but how can retailers stand out from the crowd?
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AnalysisCracker or turkey? The verdict on retail’s Christmas ads
From Edgar the Excitable Dragon to Kevin the Carrot’s musical extravaganza, two advertising agency bosses give their verdicts on who has won retail’s Christmas ad battle.
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OpinionOpinion: Does Gormley’s departure leave Naked Wines exposed?
Alongside Naked Wines’ first set of results since investors approved the sale of Majestic Wine in September came the shock revelation that its founder and chief executive Rowan Gormley would be departing the business after Christmas.
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NewsNaked Wines boss Gormley to step down as losses widen
Naked Wines founder and boss Rowan Gormley is to step down following the Christmas trading period and the sale of its Majestic business.
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NewsKroger partners with German vertical farming start-up
American supermarket giant Kroger has unveiled a partnership with vertical farm start-up Infarm.
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NewsLidl to invest £10m as it gives 19,000 employees a pay rise
Lidl has pledged to give 19,000 employees a pay increase from March next year, at a cost of more than £10m.
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NewsWilko appoints Musgrave boss to board
Variety store group Wilko has appointed Musgrave chief executive Chris Martin as a non-executive director.
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GalleryIn pictures: Former BHS store transformed in to UK’s biggest food hall
Market Halls has taken over part of the former BHS store on London’s Oxford Street to open its flagship venue – a 35,000 sq ft food hall.
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NewsJohn Lewis opens ‘experience playground’ new format store
John Lewis & Partners will open an ‘experience playground’ store tomorrow where advice, services and service will take centre stage.
