All Iceland articles – Page 16
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NewsEaster demand drives first rise in grocery sales for a year
Supermarkets recorded their first sales growth in a year last month as Easter products helped drive demand.
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NewsLabour leader Ed Miliband proposes crackdown on zero-hours contracts
Labour leader Ed Miliband has blasted the use of zero-hours contracts and said they create “insecurity” for British workers.
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NewsRetail bosses sign letter backing a Conservative-led government
A host of high-profile retailers have thrown their weight behind the Conservative party ahead of next month’s general election.
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OpinionComment: Iceland puts simplicity at the heart of its success
Bloated bureaucracy can get in the way of the everyday joys and the specific perks that come with the retailing industry.
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InterviewInterview: How Sainsbury’s will ride out a perfect storm
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe speaks exclusively to Retail Week about how the grocer is weathering torrid market conditions.
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OpinionComment: The Tories don’t have a clue about retail realities
As the general election nears, voters should ask whether the Conservatives have done enough to support the retail sector.
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NewsWaitrose suffers first monthly market share decline in six years
Waitrose has suffered a monthly loss in food retail market share for the first time since 2009, according to the latest Kantar figures.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must beware the two Ed monster as general election looms
With the general election fast approaching, retailers must remember that it would be a disaster for the sector if Labour were victorious.
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NewsWaitrose beats Aldi to win back favourite supermarket accolade
Waitrose has managed to keep customers happy on price and quality to win best supermarket in a consumer poll, only just beating reigning champion Aldi.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Dixons Carphone, Iceland and more
Retail news round-up on January 30, 2015: Amazon makes quarterly profit, Dixons Carphone optimistic on Three-O2 merger, Iceland’s media buying account changes hands and inflation expectations down.
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NewsAnalysis: Can partnerships solve the issues created by large store estates?
As Sainsbury’s and Argos team up to make better use of their store estates, Retail Week looks at the deal’s prospects of success.
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NewsDavid Cameron accused of U-turn over supermarket fines
The Prime Minister has been accused of trying to “water down” laws that would allow regulators to fine food retailers who squeeze suppliers.
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NewsIceland boss Malcolm Walker: Christmas trading was 'bloody awful'
Frozen food specialist Iceland has had a difficult Christmas according to boss Malcolm Walker, who has described the trading period as “bloody awful”.
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OpinionComment: No truce in supermarket aisles this Christmas
Popular misconceptions about Iceland’s offer abound, but the grocer is fighting back in the run up to Christmas and beyond.
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OpinionComment: Retailer’s must offer unique experiences to get shoppers talking
Giving consumers and experience or customer service something worth sharing with their friends is at the heart of retailers’ success.
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NewsIceland launches Christmas ad and exclusive Peter Andre festive album
Iceland is launching its Christmas ad this evening starring pop star Peter Andre, who is releasing an exclusive festive album with the retailer.
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OpinionComment: Iceland has created opportunity from the grocery battlefield
The battle raging between the grocers on price and innovation has made tough decisions necessary - but it has also brought opportunities.
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NewsShoppers are spending 5% less per visit to big four, Nielsen says
Shoppers spent 5% less on average per visit to the big four grocers in the four weeks to October 11, according to the latest Nielsen data.
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AnalysisAnalysis: UK retailers expand horizons for international stores
China may be a hot market, but UK retailers’ overseas store choices demonstrate their international expansions will be even further afield.
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AnalysisConclusion to the 'horse meat' review: What retailers need to know
The result of the Elliott Review of the integrity of the food supply chain triggered by last year’s horse-meat scandal was published this week. Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know.
