All Supermarkets articles – Page 202
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OpinionBrasher departure fuels retail rumour mill
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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NewsSainsbury's closes Fresh Kitchen store
Sainsbury’s has closed its trial Fresh Kitchen sandwich store.
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NewsSainsbury’s cheered by rise in online sales
Sainsbury’s claimed it has overtaken Asda to become the second- largest seller of online groceries, behind Tesco.
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OpinionIceland: Why I’ve bought the company back
Malcolm Walker is chief executive of Iceland. He began his career as a trainee manager at Woolworths.
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AnalysisCarrefour hits the brakes after profits suffer a fall
Carrefour last week put the roll-out of the Carrefour Planet format on hold as it revealed a drop in profits in the latest financial year.
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NewsTesco kiosks allow access to full range in store
Tesco has rolled out 147 kiosks to 120 shops that allow customers to access the grocer’s whole range for the first time in-store.
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AnalysisTesco's Brasher leaves: What next for the business?
The timing of Richard Brasher’s resignation from the board of Tesco, if not the actual fact of his departure, came as a surprise.
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OpinionDebenhams’ winning formula
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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Walmart to consider China expansion
Walmart may consider acquiring local retailers in China as it expands into new regions. Walmart International chief financial officer Cathy Smith said: “There are whole provinces in China that we haven’t even begun to think about.”However, she added that acquisitions are generally Walmart’s least-preferred way of growing because they are ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons boss Dalton Philips’ ‘killer concept’
Morrisons’ chief executive is sure the grocer’s biggest opportunities still lie ahead, he tells Alex Lawson.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping to get personal, says Ocado boss
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has said shoppers will expect an increasingly bespoke experience on retailer’s websites including targeted searches.
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NewsTesco forecast strongest growth against global retail rivals
Tesco is forecast to grow faster than its three main global rivals – Walmart, Metro and Carrefour – with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% between 2011 and 2015, according to new research from IGD.
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Penny updates refurbishment plans
Grocer Rewe’s discount division Penny has updated refurbishment plans in its domestic market. The discount division hopes to convert 600 stores to the new model this year following the recent start of the programme in Berlin and Cologne. The revamp is expected to be completed by the end of 2014. ...
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Grocer Delhaize reports profit decrease
Grocer Delhaize reported underlying operating profit down 10.2% to E935m (£789m) for the full year 2011. According to the retailer, the decline was due to soft sales and price investment in the US partly offset by cost savings across the group. Net profit slipped 17.4% to E475m (£400m) primarily as ...
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NewsKwiksave to return to the high street next month
Kwiksave is to return to the high street next month.
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NewsHomebase poaches Waitrose director to head up retail
Homebase has appointed Waitrose director of retail services Graham Heald as its retail and distribution director.
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NewsTesco considers raise in pension age
Tesco is considering raising the age its staff receive a full pension from 65 to 67.
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AnalysisM-commerce: Making the most of mobile
Most retailers are now working hard on their mobile offers, and there are plenty of lessons to be learned. Jessica Twentyman highlights pitfalls to avoid in order to provide a high-quality customer experience.
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AnalysisThe world’s most innovative technology
Innovation in retail is happening everywhere, from mobile in Africa to shopping walls in South Korea. Jessica Twentyman reports.
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OpinionWork experience in retail can lead to great things
Ian McGarrigle has been writing about and publishing for the retail sector for over 20 years. He was a member of the launch team for Retail Week.