All Grocery articles – Page 353
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NewsEx-Sainsbury’s boss King warns of risk to retail from rise of localism
The rise of localism, accelerated by the Scottish independence debate, is likely to pose challenges to retailers, Justin King has warned.
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OpinionComment: Discounter prices test loyalty to the big grocers
In light of Morrisons’ new loyalty card and Lidl’s ensuing tongue-in-cheek advert, are loyalty schemes still relevant for keeping customers?
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GalleryIn pictures: Jessops opens shops in Sainsbury's superstores
Jessops has signed a “landmark” deal with Sainsbury’s, which will see it opening shops-in-shops within the grocer’s superstores.
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NewsWaitrose to double store estate as it pushes into north of England
Waitrose plans to double the number of its stores over the next 15 years as it seeks to increase its presence in the north of England.
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NewsShop price deflation accelerates in September and is set to continue
Shop price deflation accelerated to 1.8% in September from 1.6% in August, as retailers recorded historically low levels of price increases which are set to continue.
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NewsTesco investors ready to support a capital-raising
Several institutional investors in Tesco have signaled that they would back a capital-raising of £1bn to £2bn, according to reports.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury’s 50p retail fail is a lesson for all retailers
Sainsbury’s 50p retail blunder is a reminder to all retailers about the importance of playing smart in the on-going price war.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, eBay and shop prices
Retail news round-up on October 8, 2014: Waitrose eyes expansion; eBay starts live auction site; Prices in British shops fall by 1.8% in September.
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NewsAsda, Sainsbury's, House of Fraser and Shop Direct to launch mobile payments
Asda, Sainsbury’s, House of Fraser and Shop Direct will roll out mobile payment propositions next year using technology from Zapp.
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NewsMorrisons' Andy Higginson: Customers have lost trust in supermarket pricing
Andy Higginson, chairman-designate of Morrisons, has accused the big four grocers of focusing too much on each other rather than their customers.
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OpinionComment: Lidl's comedy marketing could cut through in a generic grocery sector
Creating a brand tone of voice is vital, especially during a supermarket price war and for a smaller retailer such as Lidl.
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NewsCo-op boss Pennycook: 'Loyalty stopped sales sliding during scandal'
Co-op boss Richard Pennycook said loyal customers prevented food sales from sliding during its recent crisis, but added that trust must be rebuilt.
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OpinionComment: Ohlsson can bring some Ikea magic to troubled Tesco
Former Ikea boss Mikael Ohlsson is swapping flat-pack furniture for the fruit and veg aisle, as a newly appointed non-exec director of troubled grocer Tesco.
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NewsFifth Tesco executive suspended as TPG eyes £2bn Dunnhumby bid
TPG is eyeing a £2bn bid for Tesco’s data business, Dunnhumby, as a fifth executive is suspended over the grocer’s £250m profit overstatement.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Co-op and Debenhams
Retail news round-up on October 7, 2014: Tesco chairman mulls resignation, TPG considers buying Tesco’s Dunnhumby and Debenhams hands floor space to Mothercare and Monsoon.
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NewsUPDATE: Retail Week quiz: So you think you know your supermarkets?
So you think you know your grocery stores? Try our quiz and see if you can guess which stores these pictures have been taken in.
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco non-execs Richard Cousins and Mikael Ohlsson profiled
Tesco has brought in two new non executive directors to help steady the ship. Retail Week takes a closer look at their careers to discover what they will bring to the beleaguered grocer.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco Express stores cater for local shopping needs
One Tesco division that has done well recently is its Express c-store chain, which caters in different ways for local shopping needs.
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NewsLidl on comedy form again as it pokes fun at Morrisons' price match
Lidl has taken another tongue-in-cheek swipe at a rival, this time releasing an advert poking fun at Morrisons’ new price match scheme.
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NewsSupermarket watchdog urges suppliers to raise complaints about conduct breaches
The supermarket watchdog has urged suppliers to submit complaints about potential breaches of the industry’s code of conduct.
