All Grocery articles – Page 504
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NewsAsda like-for-likes up 1.3% in Q3
Asda like-for-likes excluding fuel and VAT increased 1.3% in its third quarter to September 30.
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NewsJohn Lewis customers "resilient" despite sales dip
John Lewis sales slipped 0.8% to £76.3m in the week to Saturday November 12.
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NewsPrice-matching drives weekly sales rise at John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 4.4% last week lifted by an “outstanding” fashion performance as the retailer price-matched a rival’s promotion.
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Lidl denies withdrawal from Switzerland
Schwarz Group-owned discounter Lidl has denied it plans to withdraw from Switzerland. Following the recent demise of its long-standing country director Andreas Pohl, it has been reported that his successor, Matthias Oppitz, has been asked to place the Swiss operations under close scrutiny and freeze costs. Lidl is reportedly lagging ...
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NewsBolland and King highlight changing shopper behaviour
M&S and Sainsbury’s aim to ensure consumer demand for quality and value is effectively met.
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OpinionM&S strategy looks sound
So far so good for Marc Bolland. While the Marks & Spencer chief executive revealed a fall in first-half profits this week, the overall performance was in line with analysts’ expectations and most onlookers breathed a sigh of relief.
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NewsIn focus: Sainsbury’s
The grocer is pulling no punches as it pushes convenience, non-food and value.
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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 ...
