All Grocery articles – Page 492
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Asda loses new business boss Misra as it plans George Middle East push
Asda has lost another top executive as new business director Arnu Misra exits the business.
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The Co-operative makes senior job cuts
Seven senior managers are to leave The Co-operative as the economic downturn hits one of the UK’s largest businesses.
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Sainsbury's appoints marketing director
Sainsbury’s has appointed a new marketing director as it looks to reshape its marketing team.
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Tesco considers closing Home Plus stores
Tesco is set to exit its standalone furnishing stores after poor sales led it to review its estate.
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Tesco continues coupon drive
Tesco has launched a voucher offer on its clothing lines as the grocer continues its post-profit warning fightback.
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Ocado makes boardroom changes as finance boss departs
Ocado chief financial officer Andrew Bracey is to make a surprise departure from the online grocer to join recruitment company Michael Page.
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Retailers enjoy December sales rise
Retailers enjoyed a strong Christmas as sales rose 6.2% by value in December, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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Clearance drives strong John Lewis sales
Sales at John Lewis soared last week as its Clearance Sale drove strong online custom.
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Tesco hits back with voucher campaign
Tesco has launched a voucher offer just days after group chief executive Philip Clarke admitted coupons had proved the difference as it lost out to rivals over Christmas.
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Asda boss calls for planning freedom
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has called on government to simplify planning legislation quickly to create a “turning point” for UK growth.
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Morrisons interest in Iceland fades
Morrisons’ interest in buying Iceland Foods in a £1.5bn bid is fading as the deadline for second round bids approaches.
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Waitrose to introduce contactless payments
Waitrose is rolling out contactless payments to all its stores this year as it looks to increase the number of ways customers can pay.
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Tesco's prospects: The City view
Tesco’s poor Christmas trading update wiped £5bn off the company’s stock market value yesterday in what is being dubbed a ‘Black Thursday’ for retail.
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CP All falls short of 2011 sales target
Thai convenience store chain CP All has said it expects to fall short of its 2011 sales target by between 1% and 2% because of the recent flooding in central provinces. However, the retailer is confident that sales at its 7-Eleven convenience banner will grow between 13% and 15% in ...
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US discounters turn up the heat in grocery sector
Last week, US-based discount retailer Family Dollar posted a 7.6% increase in net sales to $2.1bn (£1.36bn) on the back of strong growth in the consumables category.
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Fortnum & Mason enjoys record sales
Fortnum & Mason has reported record sales figures despite last year’s UK Uncut “tax avoidance” protests.
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Tesco reports "disappointing" Christmas as like-for-likes fall 2.3%
Tesco has reported its worst Christmas sales performance in decades as UK like-for-likes excluding VAT and petrol declined 2.3%.
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Booths sales up as shoppers entertain over Christmas
Northern supermarket chain Booths has praised its ‘canny’ consumers following a 3% increase in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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Sainsbury's market share highest since March 2003
Sainsbury’s has achieved its biggest market share in eight years and the conversion of Netto stores has boosted Asda’s share, the latest Kantar data showed.
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Majestic Wine posts seasonal sales rise
Drinks specialist Majestic Wine has posted fizzy seasonal sales over Christmas.