All Grocery articles – Page 401
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News
Graze launches US site after successful trial
Online snacks retailer Graze launched its first overseas operation in the US.
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Horse meat scandal prompts calls for food crime unit in Government review
A Government-commissioned review following the horse meat scandal has recommended a specialist food crime unit should be set up.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, SuperGroup, LIttlewoods, Asda and Tesco
Retail news round-up on December 12, 2013: Sports Direct profits soar in first half, SuperGroup makes ‘progress on all fronts’ as profits rise and Littlewoods faces legal wrangle in Ireland over jumper design infringement.
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Waitrose predicts South American food boom in 2014
South American food is set to boom in 2014 as British shoppers become inspired by the football World Cup in Brazil, according to Waitrose.
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Analysis
Infographic: Shoppers spurn click-and-collect use
Grocery shoppers have shunned click-and-collect despite retailers’ investment in the channel.
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Asda may slow Scottish expansion as costs fears rise
Asda boss Andy Clarke has cast doubt on the grocer’s expansion plans in Scotland after taxes in the country increased the costs of trading there.
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Analysis
Profile: Could David Cheesewright become the first Brit to run Walmart?
Brit David Cheesewright, a Walmart golden boy who has risen through the ranks of the retail giant, has been appointed as international chief executive.
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Video: Bargain Booze launches Christmas TV ad centered on scotch eggs
Bargain Booze launched its comic Christmas TV ad campaign last night which is focused on popular festive party food, scotch eggs.
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Aldi sells out of budget own-brand Lifetab tablet in 24 hours
Aldi has sold out of its budget Lifetab tablet, which is priced at £80, just 24 hours after it launched in the UK.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales, Debenhams, Thorntons,
Retail news round-up on 11th December, 2013: Scottish retail sales growth slows sharply in November, Debenhams appoints new search agency, Thorntons hires new digital agency
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Former Asda executive David Cheesewright named Walmart international boss
Former Asda chief operating officer David Cheesewright has been appointed head of Walmart International.
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Analysis
At a glance: Tesco’s new etail investment Lazada
Tesco has taken a minority stake in Southeast Asian online retailer Lazada. Retail Week takes a look at the company’s vital statistics.
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Tesco acquires stake in Asian non-food etailer Lazada
Tesco has acquired a minority stake in Asian general merchandise etailer Lazada, which sells products including electronics and clothing.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx, Tesco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up December 10, 2013: TK Maxx accused of inflating prices, Boohoo.com full-year sales rise and Tesco acquires stake in Lazada.
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Shoppers could pay more for food in an independent Scotland
Scottish consumers may have to pay more for food if the country becomes independent as senior executives mull price rises.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, John Lewis, Morrisons, M&S and Primark
Retail news round-up December 9, 2013: Argos launches advertising agency review, John Lewis records sales up 1.8%, Morrisons cuts window cleaning to save costs, Irish M&S wokers strike over pension, Primark to grow by one million sq ft this year and the UK’s first ‘social supermarket’ opens
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Opinion
Comment: Are retailers becoming media companies that happen to sell products?
Tesco was back in the news this week, after Philip Clarke once again claimed that the grocer’s strategy will ultimately lead it to success – despite its third quarter like-for-like fall in sales.
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Government unveils £1bn support package for high streets and pledges to tackle parking
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled a £1bn package of support to boost UK high streets including tackling parking.
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Aldi latest retailer to enter budget tablet market
Discount grocer Aldi is to enter the budget tablet market with the launch of Lifetab E7316.