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All Grocery articles – Page 496
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OpinionRecovery not yet complete for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s recovery has been an extended affair but is yet to be completed as Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s updated profile demonstrates.
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AnalysisChristmas expectations: What do retailers need to know?
An ill wind is blowing in the run-up to Christmas as signs point to a dip in spending over the festive period. Is there any hope of good cheer on the horizon?
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GalleryIn pictures: M&S Food on the Move
First look at M&S Food on the Move which opens on Friday at Baker Street, London.
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NewsSainsbury's set sights on Tesco territory
Sainsbury’s is to continue to target new areas of the UK as it aims to “give people a choice” that isn’t Tesco.
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NewsMorrisons remains cautious as like-for-likes rise 2.4%
Grocer Morrisons has revealed a like-for-like increase excluding fuel of 2.4% in the 13 weeks to October 30, despite conditions remaining “challenging”.
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OpinionThe right kind of incentives
In today’s ‘me’ world as exemplified by the celebrity culture and institutionalised corporate greed – which allied to bad management has led in the banking sector to the derailing of the global economy – it is very refreshing that the retail industry can set a good example for business.
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Aldi Nord to embark on major investment programme
Aldi Nord, the more austere of Aldi’s two main operating companies, is about to embark on the biggest investment programme in its history with plans to refurbish all its European stores.A model unveiled in the Belgian town of Ghent is to serve as the blueprint for the new store design. ...
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NewsSupermarket growth slows as shoppers put off Christmas spree
Growth among supermarkets slowed last month as consumers put off their Christmas shop as they await a raft of festive promotions.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 6.6% in first half
Sainsbury’s has reported “strong” sales with underlying pretax profit up 6.6% to £354m, excluding gains on property sales.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes slip 0.6% in October
UK like-for-like retail sales slipped 0.6% in October as growth in food sales slowed and non food sales fell. Total sales were up 1.5%.
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OpinionMarks & Spencer on the Move
News that M&S is to open a food on the move outlet this week is interesting but what are its chance of success?
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NewsFirst M&S Food on the Move store to be trialled in London
Standalone shop will sell hot and cold food from the retailer’s existing ranges targeted at commuters.
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Woolworths reports overall sales increase
Woolworths’ overall sales for the first quarter of 2011 were up 4.9% to AUD14.6bn (£9.6bn). Net sales at its supermarket division including fuel grew 5.8% to AUD12.56bn (£8.27bn), bolstered by a 17% rise in revenue from fuel.Its Australian food and liquor sales increased 4.4% compared with the same period last ...
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OpinionM&S steady in rough seas
Amid renewed economic gloom and relentlessly downbeat consumer sentiment, next week brings a chance to gauge the sector’s temperature as some of retail’s biggest beasts report.
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NewsUncertain outlook knocks retailers hard
General retailers had a bad week as their stocks declined by twice as much as the wider market, which took a knock as the eurozone crisis dragged on and pundits argued over the UK’s economic prospects.
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OpinionHard times for Frozen Value
Back in May we noted that the four leading frozen food specialists had collectively been outperforming the wider supermarket sector.
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NewsIn focus: Frozen Value
The northern-based frozen food specialist has struggled to capitalise on customers trading down.
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AnalysisEdwin Booth
The fifth generation of his family to run the eponymous business, the Booths chairman is looking to future expansion. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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NewsRose mobile commerce venture goes live
An innovative mobile payment system fronted by Sir Stuart Rose that launches tomorrow will play a pivotal role in the development of m-commerce, the former Marks & Spencer boss has claimed.
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Metro (Canada) enters into partnership agreement with Marché Adonis
Metro (Canada) has entered into a partnership agreement with Montreal ethnic food retailer Marché Adonis. Metro now holds a 55% stake in both Marché Adonis, which specialises in fresh and Mediterranean products and prepared meals, and its distributor sister company Phoenicia Products.Marché Adonis’ founders have retained a 45% interest and ...