All Grocery articles – Page 469
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News
Grocers back initiative to give surplus food to charity
Supermarkets could share excess food with families struggling in the economic downturn in a Government drive to cut food waste and help those in need.
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Analysis
10 ways Walmart changed retail
It is 50 years to the day since the first Walmart store opened. Here we examine the most significant ways that that retailer transformed the stores sector.
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News
John Lewis sales given electricals boost
John Lewis enjoyed a strong week with sales up 9.9% buoyed by electrical sales.
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Opinion
Retailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Sainsbury’s Simple Pleasures
Another summer advert and another nostalgia-filled child fest.
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Opinion
Comment: Sue Shipley on managing senior departures
Richard Pennycook’s departure from Morrisons is a textbook case of how a senior departure shoud be handled, says Miles Partnership head of retail practice Sue Shipley
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News
Olympics to boost economy by £5.33bn
The Olympics and Paralympics are set to inject a £804m shot in the arm to the economy during the seven week period.
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Gallery
In pictures: Co-op hosts Amazon collection lockers in store
The Co-operative has launched a tie-up with Amazon to host its collection lockers in store.
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Gallery
In pictures: Nespresso opens first standalone London 'boutique'
Coffee brand and retailer Nespresso opened its first standalone London “boutique” this week.
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News
Wealthier shoppers head to the discounters
Shoppers expect to head to the discounters more this year with wealthier shoppers fuelling the rise.
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News
Marks & Spencer investors pressured over executive pay
Marks & Spencer’s investors are being urged to abstain on the retailer’s remuneration report at next month’s AGM.
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Analysis
Ocado: What the retail analysts say
Ocado reported a 12% uplift in sales for the first half today and forecast difficulties in the third qaurter due to disruption caused by the Jubilee celebration and the Olympics. The results were met with concern by commentators.
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News
Tesco uses data to offer deals based on web shopper habits
Tesco is using loyalty card data to tailor online shopping ranges to customers.
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News
Ocado posts 12% sales growth
Ocado has posted EBITDA up 4.5% to £14.9m in the first half while statutory pre-tax profit was flat at £181,000.
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News
Number of retail chain stores up in first quarter
The number of shop branches held by multiple retailers has continued to rise in the first quarter of 2012 despite the recent spate of administrations, according to a study by CBRE.
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News
The People’s Supermarket in Spar tie-up
The People’s Supermarket (TPS) has revealed it is to partner convenience store chain Spar to supply products and revamp its store.
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News
EBay poaches Sainsbury's digital boss Tanya Lawler to lead UK
Online giant eBay has poached Sainbury’s digital boss Tanya Lawler to lead its UK business.
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News
Three quarters of retailers resort to summer Sale
Almost three quarters of high street retailers are on Sale or advertising promotions in their shop windows, up from 40% three years ago.
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Analysis
Analysis: What will Richard Pennycook’s departure mean for Morrisons?
The news that highly-respected finance director Richard Pennycook is to leave Morrisons next year has come as a shock to the market and likely to be unpopular with the City who have long trusted Pennycook’s plan for the grocer.
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News
Tesco seeks UK commercial director
Tesco is on the hunt for a UK commercial director as it seeks to turnaround its domestic business.