All Grocery articles – Page 425
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Opinion
Comment: Morrisons puts its best foot forward in Croydon
Morrisons looks as if it is back in the race with the opening of a new store in south London, but will it be able to do enough quickly enough?
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News
Tesco ups water and cola prices as temperatures soar
Tesco has increased the price of its cheapest bottled water and fizzy drinks as sales surge in the scorching weather.
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News
Tesco boss Philip Clarke warns food prices will rise
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has warned that food prices are set to rise long-term as global demand mounts.
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News
Online tax slammed by Next chief executive Simon Wolfson
Next boss Simon Wolfson claims an online sales tax would be an “extremely backward step” that could wipe out many digital start-ups. His views come as retail bosses slam the proposed tax in a letter to the Government.
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Opinion
Video: The making of Tesco's Love Every Mouthful campaign
Tesco is launching an advertising and in-store push to bolster its credentials in the fiercely-fought fresh food category. Here, UK boss Chris Bush explains the rationale and importance of the initiaitive.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis sales fall as shoppers opt for sunshine and sport
John Lewis sales fell 8.7% to £64.2m in the week to July 13 as sunshine and sport, not shopping, were at the forefront of consumers’ minds.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Sainsbury’s ad aims to help parents give kids summer holiday fun
The new Sainsbury’s campaign is well timed for the school summer holidays and continues the grocer’s ‘Live well for less’ mantra.
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News
Asda expects 75% of customers to be multichannel this Christmas
Grocer Asda expects 75% of its customers to shop across bricks and clicks this Christmas, signalling a dramatic shift towards multichannel among its shoppers.
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Opinion
Blog: Ocado quietly enters new era as ink dries on Morrisons deal
If the initial news of Ocado and Morrisons tie-up sent an explosive ripple through the grocery industry, the ratification of the deal at an extraordinary general meeting today was a more sedate affair.
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Analysis
In numbers: How the heatwave is impacting sales
Retail Week takes a look at the bestsellers across the sector as the heat impacts on retail sales.
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Opinion
Comment: ONS stats prove the high street is the toughest game in town
On the surface, today’s numbers look positive. As usual, onlookers will try and take hope from the seemingly encouraging sign that sales volumes are up.
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Analysis
Analysis: How is the heatwave impacting retail?
As the UK continues to swelter in the heat, Retail Week takes a look at the weather’s impact on shoppers and retailers.
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News
Asda staff hit by unexpected tax bill after payroll "quirk"
Asda staff have been hit by an unexpected tax bill after a “quirk” in the calendar that could leave its employees having to pay back at least £12m in tax.
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Analysis
Retail Week unveils its new iPad app
Retail Week’s new app will offer all the benefits of the print edition as well as regular updates.
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Analysis
Analysis: Grocery space race - is it really over?
Food groups are squaring up with their next generation of stores and, despite protestations that the space race is over, some retailers’ plans suggest there is little let up.
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Analysis
Analysis: Bargain Booze - the off-licence chain's owner at a glance
Today Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail revealed it is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market for £65m. Retail Week takes a look at the group.
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Analysis
Profile: Diana Hunter, chief executive of Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail
After Bargain Booze Ltd rebranded to become Conviviality Retail ahead of a float, its experienced chief executive Diana Hunter tells Retail Week she has wasted little time in planning for growth.
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News
Iceland to grab non-food market share in online push
Iceland is poised to burst back into non-food retailing with a raft of new online ventures starting with white goods.
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Opinion
Blog: Tesco makes fresh foods the new battleground
Fresh foods is the focus for Tesco, or so its new marketing campaign will say this weekend.
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News
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail set for £65m float
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market later this month.