All Grocery articles – Page 512
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NewsPigs will fly before this sandwich sells
There’s nothing quite like a bargain, and this is nothing like a bargain
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Abel & Cole
The inside view according to head of brand Claudia Ruane
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales leap as prices cut
Department store chain John Lewis generated strong fashion sales last week as it price-matched rivals’ promotions.
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GalleryRabot Estate, London
Tucked under the arches of London Bridge, in the foodie haven that is Borough Market, is the latest venture by Hotel Chocolat founders Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris: the Rabot Estate store.
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NewsCity takes dim view of retailers’ mixed results
General retailers and grocers alike were down as a wide range of stores reported a mixed trading picture.
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NewsWaitrose kicks off online marketing campaign
Waitrose has today kicked off a marketing campaign for its online grocery arm as it gears up to take on Ocado within the M25.
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NewsKing blames petrol prices for dip in spending
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King said the consumer environment is the toughest it’s been in his 28-year retail career, and warned that rising petrol prices are “punching a hole in customers’ budgets”
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Rewe opens in Bavaria
Grocery retailer Rewe has opened its first Rewe Center store in Bavaria, which the company says could be a blueprint for the superstore format across the country.
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OpinionThe new age of own-brand
Retailers can capitalise with own-brand products as customers seek out value, says David Wild
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NewsRetail sales values up, but volumes flat
The value of retail sales excluding petrol in May were up 2.4% on the previous year but flat in volume terms.
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NewsProtesters win review over Tesco Stokes Croft store
Campaigners protesting against the Tesco store in Stokes Croft have won the right to have the granting of planning permission for the shop reviewed.
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NewsScottish retail sales worst since 1999
Scottish total retail sales declined 1.1% in May, making it the worst decline since the survey began in 1999.
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Migros Ticaret sells discount store chain
Supermarket retailer Migros Ticaret has afreed to sell its discount store chain Sok to Turkish reatiler Bizim Toptan and private equity firm Gozde Finansal.Migros sold 99.6% of its stake in Sok. The transaction is conditional upon regulatory approval from the Turkish Competition Board and is expected to close in the ...
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NewsTesco reports subdued UK sales, but international holds up
Tesco has reported UK like-for-like sales excluding petrol and VAT down 0.1% in its first quarter to May 28, reflecting the subdued market.
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NewsMajestic Wines profits surge 27%
Majestic Wines group pretax profits surged 26.6% to £20.3m in the 52 weeks to March 28.
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NewsIceland profits soar 15% as buyers circle business
Frozen food giant Iceland has scored another record year with pre-tax profits soaring 14.8% to £155.5m, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisExpress format could be challenging for Walmart
The world’s largest retailer embarked on its small-store strategy in the US last week by opening its first Walmart Express in Gentry, Arkansas.
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NewsWaitrose to move into high street cafe culture
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said he plans to open standalone cafes on the high street.
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Analysis50 websites to watch
Which websites are leading the way in the online world? Which ecommerce sites truly resonate with the biggest experts in the field?
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NewsMorrisons kicks off own-brand review
Morrisons is meeting with suppliers today to kick start a major own-brand review.