All Grocery articles – Page 408
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News
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality reports improved trading in first half
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has reported like-for-likes edged up 0.6% in its first half to October 27.
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News
Video: Co-op Christmas ad highlights convenient locations
The Co-op has unveiled its Christmas TV advert which highlights the benefits of its vast store estate.
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Opinion
Comment: The grocery battle heats up as Lidl and Aldi target more affluent customers
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched its first television advertising campaign in the UK in its latest attempt to grab middle class shoppers from the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis sales rise 6.9% as it gears up for peak trading
John Lewis’ sales rose 6.9% to £77.17m last week as the department store group prepares for peak trading.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Morrisons, Phones 4U and Poundland
Retail news round-up November 1, 2013: Dunelm founder increases M&S stake, George Dymond to join Morrisons, Phones 4U hires new chief executive, Asda plans London push, Poundland store lowers prices to 93p
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News
Home Bargains hit by horse meat revelation
Home Bargains and Quality Save have been forced to withdraw cans of sliced beef from stores after they were found to contain horse meat.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Aldi and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up October 31, 2013: John Lewis reveals customer shopping habits, Aldi to launch festive campaign and Scottish retail sales volumes up by 1.1% in third quarter.
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Gallery
In pictures: Retailers' Halloween tricks and treats
Retailers are hoping Halloween is more treat than trick this year as they aim to capture a slice of spooky sales.
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Opinion
Comment: Product exclusivity breeds success in the world of retail
While M&S’s reluctance to launch a full online food shopping offer perplexes some, the success of its bricks-and-mortar food stores provides a masterclass in how shops can thrive even as ecommerce grows.
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News
Aldi’s march unstoppable as it steals share from big four
Aldi’s relentless quest to tempt middle-class palates gained added bite this week as new data revealed the extent of custom it has swallowed up from the big four.
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News
Digitally upskilling staff key to cross-channel success, says Asda multichannel boss
Digitally upskilling all staff is the key to achieving cross-channel success, according to Asda multichannel boss Jon Wragg.
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Analysis
M&S interims preview: A tale of two businesses
When Marks & Spencer posts first-half results next Tuesday the likelihood is that they will once again tell a now familiar tale of two businesses.
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Analysis
Innovation watch: Chocolatier Patrick Roger marries products with artistry
Each boutique of French chocolatier Patrick Roger makes an architectural statement. His store in Brussels, located in the heart of the Belgian chocolate industry, is a characteristically bold showcase of both his products and his artistry.
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News
Video: Lidl to debut first ever nationwide TV advertising campaign
Lidl UK is to debut its first ever nationwide TV advert tomorrow with a festive campaign for its premium range Deluxe, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion
Comment: Sainsbury's Mike Coupe on picking a fight with Tesco
We’ve all got rather used to supermarket price wars. But there’s a new fight we’re going to pick.
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News
Asda mulls small stores stores for London grocery market push
Asda is weighing up options to take advantage of the rapidly growing London grocery market which could include a step into convenience stores.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, Ann Summers and Tesco
Retail news round-up October 30, 2013: Argos advert banned by the ASA; Ann Summers hires Propaganda to widen appeal; Tesco awards Amscreen contract for dynamic screens
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Opinion
Comment: Westfield London's 5th birthday - how it has defied economic gloom
Today is an exciting day as we celebrate five successful years at Westfield London.
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News
Sainsbury's takes ASA ruling over Tesco's Price Promise to judicial review
Sainsbury’s is to take the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling over Tesco’s Price Promise to judicial review after claiming its own-label products are better quality than the competition.
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News
Nisa half-year sales rise 6.7% to £770m
Nisa has reported a 6.1% rise in sales to £770m for the six months to September 30, helped by a supply deal with McColl’s Retail Group.