All Grocery articles – Page 290
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AnalysisAnalysis: July Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
In July there was growth across all categories except food as the poor weather hit grocery sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail sales Monitor.
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OpinionComment: Why investors have rolled out the red carpet for WHSmith
The dog days of August bring a good opportunity to ponder retail performance ahead of the peak trading period and WHSmith should do well.
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NewsFood sales fall for first time this year after damp July
Food sales fell for the first time this year after a bout of cold and wet weather in July.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on July retail sales, farmers' supermarket fears and the Co-op
Retail news round-up on August 11, 2015: July retail spending up, NFU calls for fairer contracts and Co-op to escape hefty fines.
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Edeka ramps up its ecommerce offer with non-food products
German grocer Edeka has expanded its online store to include non-food items as it seeks to broaden its product range.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan Russia's supermarket Atak strategy
Auchan has announced plans to double its network of Atak supermarkets by 2018 with 120 store openings and a dedicated investment of £351m.
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NewsAmazon deal on former Tesco warehouse thought to signal launch of Fresh in UK
Amazon has agreed a 10-year lease on former Tesco warehouse in a signal that the etailer is gearing up to launch its grocery operation in the UK.
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NewsTesco, Superdrug and Boots to be given access to NHS medical records
High street pharmacies Tesco, Superdrug, Boots and Lloyds will be given access to patients’ medical records in a bid to ease pressure on family doctors.
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NewsRetail Diary: Intu’s new Menace and bakers help retail dough rise
Dennis the Menace is running riot at Intu centres, the Great British Bake Off sparks a sales rise and Whole Foods get embroiled in Asparagusgate.
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NewsAsda hit by latest farmers' protest as unions prepare for ‘urgent summit’
Farming unions will hold an “urgent summit” this week to discuss milk prices after the latest protest saw two cows led into an Asda supermarket.
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NewsMorrisons follows Tesco's lead by axing 'unexpected item in bagging area'
Morrisons will follow rival Tesco’s lead by bringing in “friendly, human and polite” self-service checkouts to stores across the country.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Carphone Warehouse, Morrisons, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on August 10, 2015: Carphone Warehouse’s data hacked, Morrisons overhauls self-service tills and Tesco’s ‘junk’ free status.
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NewsTesco F&F boss Richard Collins exits as Richard Price takes the helm
Tesco clothing chief Richard Collins is stepping down and will be replaced by former BHS boss Richard Price, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMorrisons warehouse blockaded by farmers as milk price protests escalate
Protests over the price of milk in supermarkets escalated last night as farmers blockaded Morrisons’ Somerset distribution centre.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose report sales increases in first half
John Lewis sales increased 4.2% last week after a “lively” start to the week and Waitrose reported a boost from the Great British Bake Off.
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NewsHigh streets slip in July as consumers opt to spend on leisure
High street like-for-like sales fell 1.1% in July as consumers chose to spend in restaurants and bars, according to BDO.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco recasts self-service checkout voice
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco recasting the voice of its self-service checkout and updating the phrases it says.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The Sunday trading debate, Co-op appointment and the Ashes
Catch up on the week’s biggest retail stories with executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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AnalysisIn the news: The Co-op’s new chief digital officer Mike Bracken profiled
The Co-operative has hired the Government’s chief data officer and executive director of digital Mike Bracken to lead its digital operations.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harvey Nichols revamp brings 5-star opulence to Birmingham
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has re-opened its Birmingham branch following a radical makeover that has seen it double in size.