All Grocery articles – Page 225
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NewsSainsbury’s second-quarter sales fall in 'competitive market'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has insisted the grocer will “continue to outperform” the big four, despite falling total sales and like-for-likes.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales suffer as ‘unseasonably warm weather’ blazes on
Sales at the department store were down 4.7% last week, with fashion taking the biggest hit following “unseasonably warm weather”.
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OpinionOpinion: How is Aldi being impacted by the resurgence of the big four?
Ah, Aldi, the simple discounter that rocked up on the UK’s shores in the late 2000s and immediately started taking share left, right and centre.
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NewsAldi prepared to sacrifice more margin as it refuses to be beaten on price
Aldi is willing to further sacrifice profitability and even if necessary to sustain losses in order to maintain price competitiveness.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Irish grocery market and Trouva
Retail news round-up: Supervalu maintains its top place in the Irish grocery market, and e-marketplace Trouva’s monthly sales are up
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NewsTesco takes a knock as pension blackhole balloons to estimated £5bn
Tesco’s pension deficit has reportedly doubled to more than £5bn in the past year, which could threaten its ability to resume paying dividends.
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NewsAldi plans £300m store refresh initiative but profits slip
Aldi has unveiled plans to spend £300m on revamping its UK and Ireland stores, but its full-year profits were hampered by its investment in price.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kaufland gears up for online launch in Berlin
Kaufland is preparing for its grocery ecommerce launch in Berlin with the discounter now taking registrations for the new service.
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NewsIcelandic government considers launching lawsuit against Iceland
The Icelandic government is considering filing a lawsuit against Iceland the frozen food retailer over its name – 45 years after the grocer was founded.
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NewsCo-op profits shrink but sales grow in its half-year amid investment drive
Like-for-like sales at Co-op’s convenience arm jumped 4.3% in its half-year, but profits sank 51% following investment and pay increases.
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NewsRetail diary: Made.com’s store sleep-over and Sainsbury’s added spice
Made.com has kept shoppers in-store overnight, Sainsbury’s needs to wash its mouth out and John Lewis’ boss is marching online for followers.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Boohoo, Moss Bros and MySale post updates
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sainsbury’s, Boohoo, Moss Bros and MySale all on the agenda.
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NewsEx-Tesco trio plead not guilty over fraud and false accounting charges
Three former Tesco executives have pleaded not guilty to fraud charges and false accounting in relation to the grocer’s accounting scandal.
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NewsAsda launches second wave of price cuts in less than a fortnight
Big four giant Asda has launched a fresh wave of price cuts, less than two weeks after it last slashed prices, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils London online fulfilment centre as etail sales rise
Sainsbury’s has opened a dedicated London fulfilment centre in London in anticipation of rising online grocery demand in the capital.
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NewsMajestic warns on profits as Naked Wines US campaign falters
Majestic Wine has warned its full-year profits will fall below expectations as it blamed “isolated” factors on hampering its progress.
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NewsWaitrose boosted by heatwave but John Lewis fashion sales suffer
Waitrose’s sales got a boost from last week’s soaring temperatures but fashion sales at sister chain John Lewis took a hit.
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NewsSupermarket sales inch up as Waitrose and Lidl reach market share highs
Supermarket sales inched up 0.3% in the 12 weeks to September 11, with Waitrose and Lidl both reaching record market shares.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on Lidl, BHS and shop openings
Retail news round-up: Lidl’s US expansion plans, Dominic Chappell’s 'unpaid tax bills', and shop vacancy rates up for first time since 2012
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OpinionOpinion: Motorway service stations go the extra mile for food
One area of UK retailing that could arguably do with a shot in the arm is the humble motorway service area, or MSA for short.