All Grocery articles – Page 309
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Ex-Sainsbury's boss Justin King also faces prosecution in Egyptian saga
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King faces prosecution in Egypt in a fresh twist to the saga that has engulfed the grocer’s doomed expansion into north Africa.
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Retailers see 'mixed fortunes' in April as grocers bear the brunt
Retailers had “mixed fortunes” in the last month as furniture retailers saw a boost in sales while grocers suffered, according to CBI data.
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Morrisons brings back staffed express checkouts as service drive continues
Morrisons boss David Potts has re-introduced staffed express tills in all its supermarkets in his latest bid to improve customer service.
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Analysis: 7 disastrous overseas retail forays
Sainsbury’s ill-fated launch in Egypt had nothing to do with Mike Coupe, but the jail sentence that hangs over him is a reminder of the perils of badly considered international expansion.
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Thorntons sales drop despite 'positive' Easter and Valentine's Day trading
Thorntons retail sales dropped 5.4% during the third quarter, despite “positive” trading in the build-up to Valentine’s Day and Easter weekend.
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Sainsbury’s boss Coupe sentenced to two years in Egyptian jail
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail after being dragged into a bizarre embezzlement case.
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Analysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2015
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that have excelled at increasing profits in the past year.
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Blog: Is the future of Morrisons' Market Street under David Potts' microscope?
Morrisons’ decision to employ a market research firm to conduct surveys with its customers is, on the face of things, nothing out of the ordinary.
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Deadline looms for Poundland's decision over 99p Stores deal
Poundland has until May 8 to decide if it will pull out of its bid to acquire 99p Stores, or face a detailed probe from the competition authorities.
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Dutch retailer Hema introduces 'happy hour' on fresh produce
Dutch value retail group Hema has introduced a happy hour discount on fresh produce at the end of the day.
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Ex-Morrisons chief Philips gets £1m bonus as part of £3.2m pay-off
Former Morrisons boss Dalton Philips has been handed a £1m bonus for his final year in charge of the grocer, despite being axed following a slump in sales and profits.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Dunhumby, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on April 28, 2015: Former Morrisons chief to get further £1.1m payoff, Dunhumby ends US joint venture, M&S to unveil Lulu Kennedy collection, and more.
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Booths to axe 100 jobs amid store closures and in-store staff restructure
Upmarket northern grocer Booths is poised to axe 100 jobs amid plans to shutter two of its supermarkets and restructure its in-store management.
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International analysis: Dark times behind, innovation ahead for Carrefour Belgium
Grocery giant Carrefour’s Belgian operation has successfully turned the page on declining like-for-likes and store closures.
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Grocery Watch: Keep track of all the management changes across the sector
A tumultuous year for the UK grocery market has led to a number of changes at the top as retailers seek to restructure their management teams. Retail Week’s Grocery Watch keeps track of all the biggest moves.
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Former Next finance director David Keens to join Sainsbury's board
The former group finance director of Next, David Keens, is to join the board of supermarket giant Sainsbury’s as a non-executive director.
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Tesco Ireland overstated profits by £63m in accounting scandal
Tesco Ireland overstated its profits by more than £60m as part of the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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BHS to expand food offering and invest in restaurants as it creates 250 jobs
BHS is to expand its food offering with two new contracts and will hire 250 new staff as it seeks to reassure the industry about its future.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on BHS, Abercrombie & Fitch, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on April 27, 2015: BHS strikes new supplier deals to reassure credit insurers, Abercrombie & Fitch ends ‘sexualised marketing’, Tesco’s Ireland business overstates profits by £63m and more.
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Tesco names ex-Barclays exec as new group brand director
Tesco has recruited a former Barclays executive to be its new group brand director as the embattled grocer bids to rebuild its image following a turbulent year.