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All Grocery articles – Page 476
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Spar International’s partnership with Max Hypermarkets to end
Spar International’s partnership with Landmark Group’s Max Hypermarkets is to come to an end in December. Both companies are to pursue separate strategies to expand their retail presence across the country.A Spar spokesman said: “Spar now wishes to extend its footprint nationwide through new partnership arrangements with a range of ...
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Massmart appoints Guy Hayward as chief operating officer
Walmart-controlled Massmart has appointed Guy Hayward, chief financial officer since 2001, as chief operating officer. He reports to chief executive Grant Pattison. Group finance executive Ilan Zwarenstein succeeds Hayward as chief financial officer. Zwarenstein has also been appointed to the board and the Massmart executive committee.The retailer said Pattison would ...
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NewsNew technology will boost retailers' sales by 4% by 2014
Investing in new technology could boost retailers’ sales by 4% within two years according to eBay.
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Seven & I to set up two holding companies
Convenience store operator Seven & I is to set up two holding companies to accelerate decision-making and new store openings.The subsidiaries are to be established by the end of the year and will be in charge of overseeing the convenience and supermarket operations.
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Carrefour’s bid to acquire Guyenne et Gascogne approved
Carrefour’s bid to acquire Guyenne et Gascogne has been approved by France’s antitrust agency. In December 2011, Carrefour submitted a E494m (£394.6m) cash takeover bid for its franchisee.Guyenne et Gascogne operates six Carrefour hypermarkets and 28 Carrefour Market supermarkets in France that generated net income of E25m (£20m) in 2011 ...
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NewsMusgrave Group reports profits slip
Musgrave Group has recorded a 1% slip in pre-tax profits to €71m last year.
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NewsClarke cuts Tesco store manager bonuses
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has told senior store managers he will cut bonuses by more than 80%.
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OpinionTime to get smart with CRM
As is the case with multichannel integration, customer relationship management (CRM) is a term that’s been around for years yet too few retailers appear to be practicing it.
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AnalysisMarket focus: Retail in Iceland
Both Sports Direct and frozen foods specialist Iceland have revealed plans to launch stores in Iceland.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kwiksave returns to the high street
The kwiksave brand has returned to the high street with the opening of the first all-new convenience format store in Little Lever, in Bolton last week.
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NewsTesco to bring back Clubcard Exchange promotion
Tesco’s Clubcard Exchange, which allows customers to double the value of their vouchers, is to make a return over the next month.
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NewsBolland to scale back M&S growth target
Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland is expected to admit his plan to add £3bn of sales in three years was too ambitious.
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NewsM&S launches Simply M&S food range with value focus
Marks & Spencer is aiming to boost its food basket size with the introduction of a new brand, Simply M&S, which offers everyday food and kitchen cupboard staples at competitive prices.
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NewsOcado launches own label webshop
Ocado has launched an own label shop-in-shop to showcase its looks to ramp up its own brand presence.
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AnalysisMorrisons invests in value to win shoppers
Like-for-likes have slipped for the first time in years as the battle on deals hots up, but Morrisons is sticking to its guns.
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NewsIceland to open frozen food stores in Iceland
Frozen food specialist Iceland is to launch in the country of the same name after striking a deal with Johannes Jonsson, the father of controversial former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson.
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AnalysisHigh demand for multichannel skills
Multichannel skills are vital for retailers today. Claire Burke considers whether they should develop their skills in-house, or rely on external consultants.
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AnalysisSolving the supply chain dilemma
Should online and store stock be managed from one place, or is it best to separate the two? Rachael Revesz looks at developing a supply chain.
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OpinionSainsbury’s prepared for challenges ahead
Another solid performance from Justin King and his team at Sainsbury’s has added some much needed cheer to the turbulent UK grocery sector.
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OpinionHMV's fortunes are looking up
Entertainment group HMV’s shares were top of the pops last week as it flagged a likely return to profitability this financial year.