All Grocery articles – Page 395
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for the first time in 12 months
Consumer confidence suffered a setback in the fourth quarter as sentiment fell for the first time in 12 months.
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NewsMcColl's confirms intention to float
McColl’s has this morning confirmed plans of its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Government says pay is rising, but are consumers feeling better off?
Government numbers released today indicated that most employed people’s take-home pay increased in real terms in the past year.
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NewsWaitrose pulls out of Bahrain shuttering remaining four stores
Waitrose pulled the shutters down on its Bahrain business this week after just three years.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis’ sales rise across every store
John Lewis has reported that sales rose year on year last week in every one of its 40 shops helped by favourable comparatives and strong homewares sales.
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OpinionBlog: What The Great British Bake Off tells us about Poundland
Poundland’s sales growth of more than 12% in the third quarter was impressive enough. But some of the eye-catching numbers show, to an even greater extent, how Poundland has widened its appeal and how the retail landscape is changing.
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NewsRetail sales grow 'modestly' in January as shoppers recover from Christmas
Retail sales increased “modestly” in the year to January as shoppers recover from the spending splurge over Christmas.
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NewsHotel Chocolat revives stake sale process
Confectionery retailer Hotel Chocolat is reviving its bid to sell a significant minority share in the £100m business this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hotel Chocolat, Sports Direct, Debenhams, United Carpets and eBay
Retail news round-up on January 23, 2014: Hotel Chocolat revives stake sales; Sports Direct and Debenhams set for crunch meeting today, United Carpets and Floors2Go change pricing practices after OFT probe; eBay activist investor calls for PayPal spin-off
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NewsThe Co-op slashes prices on essential items
The Co-op has today slashed the price of several essential items as it goes head-to-head with the big four grocers and aims to entice shoppers under financial pressure as they await January payday.
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GalleryIn pictures: Co-op pilots store targeting food-to-go shoppers
The Co-op’s latest store model is designed to appeal to customers shopping for their main evening meal and features an increased food-to-go offer.
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OpinionComment: Will there be appetite for a McColl’s float?
Now that the retail sector temperature can be measured in the wake of the bulk of the January trading statements, a variety of privately held retailers are considering whether to float.
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InterviewQ&A: McColl’s Retail Group chairman and chief executive James Lancaster
James Lancaster, chairman and chief executive of McColl’s Retail Group speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail
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NewsAsda to launch George brand into homewares
Asda has injected a new vigour into its attempts to become Britain’s biggest non-food retailer with the launch of its George brand in homewares.
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NewsTesco extends online grocery service to Scotland's Isle of Lewis
Tesco has today started delivering groceries to customers on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles of Scotland.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Dunelm and technology
Retail news round-up on January 21, 2014: Tesco still biggest grocer in Ireland despite market share slump, Dunelm awards deal to iForce to cement online presence, Technology investment will drive revenue, according to CBRE survey
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OpinionComment: UK retail blows hot and cold over Christmas
Figures from the UK Office of National Statistics (ONS) have indicated an exceptionally strong retail performance over Christmas. Some retailers may beg to differ.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Would it make sense for Tesco to buy Mothercare?
Reports that Tesco considered acquiring Mothercare last year have raised eyebrows across the City. Retail Week takes a look at what the deal might give the grocer.
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OpinionComment: Retail crime is far from victimless and must be tackled
In amongst all the festive data and commentary ushered in by the New Year, the BRC’s annual Retail Crime Survey often stands out as a more challenging read.
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NewsConviviality Retail reports Christmas sales uplift
Bargain Booze and Wine Rack owner Conviviality Retail has reported a rise in sales over Christmas as first-half profits increased.
