All Grocery articles – Page 242
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NewsWatch: Asda launches first ad starring TV chef James Martin
Asda has launched its first advert starring TV chef James Martin as the grocer kick-starts efforts to reconnect to its core customer base.
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OpinionOpinion: The industry must unite to fix retail’s current image problem
It’s been a dark few weeks for British retail: the biggest high street collapse since Woolworths and two sector leaders hauled in front of MPs.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'confident' on Argos deal despite CMA probe
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe insisted he is “confident” the acquisition of Argos will go ahead despite a probe by the competition watchdog.
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NewsSainsbury's first-quarter like-for-likes slide 0.8% as price war bites
Sainsbury’s has posted a 0.8% slip in first-quarter like-for-likes as food price deflation and the grocery price war continues to bite.
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DataMarket monitor: Amazon and HMV gain music market share, iTunes drops 4.8%
Overall Amazon holds the highest share of spend in audiovisual entertainment (26.5%) but has decreased its share by 0.53pp year on year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Tesco, Amazon and more
Retail round-up on June 8, 2016: Dominic Chappell blamed for BHS's demise, Tesco may sell Kipa and Giraffe chains and Amazon expands on groceries.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda’s turnaround won’t just be about price cuts
The drums of war are beating in Bentonville. That was the City view as grocery shares were marked down after Asda parent Walmart’s AGM last week.
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NewsData: Retail like-for-likes edge up in May despite ‘volatile’ outlook
Overall retail like-for-likes grew last month as clothing purchases increased while furniture sales declined for the first time this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven retailers that excel at in-store customer experience
The retail headlines this year, from administrations to parliamentary enquiries and falling footfall, might suggest a sector in crisis.
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VideoWatch: Walmart CEO Doug McMillon's closing AGM press conference in full
Walmart boss Doug McMillon shares his thoughts on the focus of Walmart going forward, the international market and digital technology.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lidl unveils Portuguese expansion plans
Schwarz Group, owner of Lidl and Kaufland, is to invest €6.5bn this year as it seeks further growth and continues to build solid foundations for the years ahead.
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GalleryStore gallery: Walmart-owned Sam's Club unveils lab-driven store
Sam’s Club has unveiled a new-look store based on learnings from its Californian lab as it presses ahead with its “transformation” plan.
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NewsAsda chief executive Clarke reveals Roger Burnley will succeed him as boss
Asda chief Andy Clarke has revealed that incoming chief operating officer Roger Burnley will succeed him as the grocer’s boss, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionThis week in retail: All eyes on Sainsbury's for its first-quarter figures
Grocers have had to endure an extraordinary amount of upheaval in the last few years as customers reap the rewards of a competitive market.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Sports Direct and Walmart
Retail round-up on June 6, 2016: Mike Ashley agrees to appear before MPs to defend 'good name' of Sports Direct and Walmart to trial grocery delivery in the US with Uber and Lyft.
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NewsWalmart pilots tie-up with Uber to deliver online grocery orders in US
Walmart is piloting a grocery delivery tie-up with Uber as the retailer seeks “convenient new ways to make shopping easier” for US customers.
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AnalysisOpinion: BHS - will the British public miss the department store chain?
BHS’s 164 stores will close shutters for the last time in the coming weeks, bringing an end to its 88-year history. But will anyone miss it?
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NewsPrimark and Next circle BHS stores set to close as 'rescue plan' collapses
A number of retailers are said to be eyeing BHS stores less than 24 hours after the ‘rescue plan’ for the department store chain collapsed.
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OpinionOpinion: The pitfalls and benefits of a Brexit for the food supply chain
As the EU referendum approaches, what should retailers consider when examining the impact of a Brexit on the food supply chain?
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS, Austin Reed, Sainsbury's CMA probe and Walmart AGM
Our team in Arkansas discusses Walmart shareholders week, the demise of BHS and Austin Reed and a CMA probe into Sainsbury’s bid for Argos.