All Grocery articles – Page 464
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News
Changes likely at Co-op as Peter Marks bids farewell
The Co-operative Group’s new boss must revamp the retailer’s supermarket format and marketing if it is to win back share, believe industry observers.
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Analysis
International analysis: Franchise deals make sense as Carrefour refocuses
This week, French retailer Carrefour was authorised by the Greek Competition Commission to sell its joint venture stake to partner Marinopoulos.
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Aldi Süd’s Hofer cuts Coca-Cola prices
Discount retailer Aldi Süd’s Hofer has cut retail prices for Coca-Cola products by a third, just weeks after introducing the brand.The change is believed to be a reaction to market leader Rewe Group’s Billa supermarket division. Billa recently launched its latest ‘best price guarantee’, promising loyalty card holders it would ...
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Grocer Edeka updates marketing campaign
Grocer Edeka is changing its marketing strategy. With new advertising partner Jung von Matt, Edeka has changed its year-old campaign ‘Wir lieben Lebensmittel’ (‘We just love food’) to a more emotional approach.The strapline now includes a heart symbol in its corporate colour yellow. The co-operative grocer said it “wants to ...
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Tesco invests in new premium coffee shop chain
Tesco has entered the cafe market after forming a joint venture which is vying to snap up former Clinton Cards stores and transform them into upmarket coffeehouses.
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Analysis
Analysis: Peter Marks’ reign and The Co-op’s challenges ahead
“It’s vicious,” says Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks of competition in the grocery market which has changed “beyond recognition” in his 45 years with the business.
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News
Peter Marks to step down from The Co-operative Group
The Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks is to retire from the business next May.
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News
July retail sales edge up 0.1%
Like-for-like retail sales were flat in July when the start of extended opening hours for the Olympics combined with the warm weather at the end of the month helped food retailers, the British Retail Consortium–KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Andy Bond claims big four grocers have lost appeal
Wiggle chairman and former Asda boss Andy Bond has said the big four grocers “aren’t providing the appeal they once did” for shoppers as they lose market share to the discounters.
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John Lewis sales soften last week but first half revenue soars
John Lewis reported a “softer sales performance” over the week to July 28 as its first half sales soared 12.9%.
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Upmarket frozen food retailer Cook launches online delivery
Premium frozen food retailer Cook is trialling an online delivery service as it looks to expand its multichannel operations.
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Opinion
Comment: Dairy farmers deserve a helping hand
It’s in everyone’s interest to give dairy farmers the chance of a sustainable future.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Oddbins, poking fun at Locog
Oddbins’ latest in-store promotion comes hot on the heels of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (Locog) chairman Sebastian Coe saying visitors to the Olympics “probably wouldn’t be walking in with a Pepsi T-shirt because Coca-Cola are our sponsors”.
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News
Analysis: Fortnum & Mason focus on growth
The appointment of a new chief executive should boost the retailer’s online and overseas targets.
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Analysis
International analysis: Casino’s gamble in Latin America pays dividends
France-based Casino’s strategic decision to invest in a handful of fast-growing markets has once again paid off.
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News
Co-op refinancing may lead to acquisition
The Co-operative Food could acquire a smaller operator after the retailer secured a refinancing of almost £1bn this week.
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West End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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Julian Graves begins round of store closures
The administration of dried fruit and nuts specialist Julian Graves has begun closing stores but is still seeking a buyer for the retailer, which hit the buffers last month.
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News
Grocers accept 'ugly' fruit and veg as British growers struggle
Grocers including Waitrose and Morrisons are to sell “ugly” fruit and vegetables in store as British growers suffer a torrid summer.
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Nisa report record sales as profits rise
Symbol group Nisa has reported a 4.2% rise in sales in the last year as the convenience market continues to boom.