All Grocery articles – Page 395
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AnalysisVideo: Sainsbury's Active Kids campaign
The latest iteration of Sainsbury’s ongoing ‘Active Kids’ campaign is a push to get children eating and cooking healthier meals through their schools with the help of the grocer’s voucher scheme.
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AnalysisIn the news: Lenta chief executive Jan Dunning profiled
Jan Dunning is feeling chipper. The Dutchman is in London to meet with institutions ahead of his Russian hypermarket chain Lenta’s IPO, which it confirmed last week.
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NewsTesco and Morrisons lose market share in lacklustre grocery market
Tesco and Morrisons lost market share in the last quarter as slow sales growth across the food sector compounded fierce competition in grocery.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Amazon, Lush and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2014: Pets at Home strengthens board ahead of expected float, retail sales growth steps up in January and Amazon infringes Lush’s copyright.
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NewsJanuary retail sales rise at strongest rate in four years
Retail like-for-likes rose 3.9% in January when total sales surged 5.4%, the strongest growth recorded since March 2010.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG January Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales enjoyed their strongest growth for four years in January. Retail Week delves down into the BRC-KPMG numbers.
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NewsShop vacancy rate lowest in four years, says Local Data Company
Shop vacancy rates fell below 14% for the first time in four years, according to The Local Data Company.
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NewsAsda mulls Early Learning Centre bid to fill big box store space
Asda is understood to be considering a bid for struggling toy retailer Early Learning Centre as it looks to fill excess space in its stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Avoiding supply chain scandals a year on from Horsegate
A year on from the horse meat revelations, Matthew Valentine finds out how retailers have upped their game to stamp out procurement fraud and avoid future supply chain problems
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda, Game, Lidl, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2014: Asda mulls Early Learning Centre bid, Lidl eyes new UK headquarters, The Kooples losses widen as marketing costs rise and Sports Direct confirms bid for Irish chain Elverys
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GalleryIn pictures: Grocer Planet Organic unveils new look store
Upmarket London grocer Planet Organic has opened a store in south London with a new design featuring revamped tills and a stylish food-to-go offer.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts 4.9% sales rise driven by online
John Lewis reported “solid” sales last week driven by a strong performance in its online and electricals divisions.
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NewsOcado’s departing co-founder Jason Gissing sells shares worth £15m
Ocado’s departing co-founder and commercial director Jason Gissing sold three million shares in the online grocer the day he revealed his retirement.
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OpinionComment: Look beyond losses to see Ocado’s success
The ongoing scepticism from certain quarters about Ocado’s ability to turn a profit has become a familiar companion to the online grocer’s results.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Tea Connection - the Argentinian retailer reinventing the simple cuppa
An Argentinian tea retailer seeks to elevate the simple cuppa and encourage their customers to explore and discover a rich and varied subject.
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OpinionComment: Overseas retailers join the race to float
While British retailers line up to float, overseas groups are also eyeing London listings.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Justin King warns prices could rise in independent Scotland
Sainsbury’s outgoing chief executive Justin King has cautioned food prices could rise in an independent Scotland.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart lowers its sights after weak fourth quarter
Global colossus Walmart has unexpectedly lowered profit expectations for its final quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, BRC shop prices, Argos, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Kantar shows Sainsbury’s strongest performer over Christmas, BRC says shop prices down 1% in January, Argos and Homebase send supplier letters and more.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ocado begins with 'O' but will it end with £1.8bn?
One wag famously once said Ocado begins with an ‘O’ and ends with a zero, but it seems to be very much alive and kicking.
