All Supermarkets articles – Page 56
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OpinionOpinion: Cousins’ resignation an example to non-execs
Adamant the Booker deal is wrong for Tesco, Richard Cousins voted with his feet – so why does the acquisition have unanimous support from other non-execs?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco and Booker's new chapter
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how Tesco and Booker could spark c-store consolidation
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, Stradivarius and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury's may merge with Morrisons, Stravarius to lauch its first menswear, and Mothercare appoints new HR director
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Philip Green to sign deal with pensions regulator, Under Armour to take on French Connection store, and Dreams plans £400m sale
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NewsTesco boss Lewis reveals Cousins quit over Booker deal
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has admitted that non-executive director Richard Cousins quit the grocer because he disagreed with the Booker deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Tesco buying wholesaler Booker?
Tesco’s £3.7bn merger with wholesaler Booker left many a retailer, analyst and journalist in a state of stunned silence this morning.
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NewsTesco to buy wholesaler Booker in £3.7bn deal
Tesco and food wholesaler Booker have unveiled plans to merge in a deal that values the Londis and Budgens owner at £3.7bn.
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NewsInflation hits 30-month high to squeeze spending power
Inflation reached its highest level for two-and-a-half years in December as rising prices put a squeeze on consumer spending power.
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NewsTesco faces fresh legal claim over accounting scandal
Tesco has been hit with a fresh legal writ from investors in the aftermath of its £326m accounting scandal.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise amid spring-summer fashion launch
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the introduction of its spring-summer ranges and the end of its Clearance Sale in home drove revenues.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Harvey Nichols and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco files defence case against shareholders, investigation reveals factory workers’ low wages, and new head of menswear for Harvey Nichols
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NewsTesco rolls out PayQwiq payment app across UK estate
Tesco has rolled out its mobile payment app to its entire store estate as it steps up the fight against Apple Pay and Android Pay.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: FoodCloud, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up: FoodCloud expands with UK retailers, Amazon is number one for customer satisfaction, and Finsbury warns of further price rises
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Scottish retail sales and supermarkets
Retail news round-up: Scottish retailers report surge in sales and supermarkets under scrutiny from MPs for wasteful food deals
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NewsNRF: Argos looks to pop-ups and contactless kiosks
The retailer’s digital and marketing chief reveals details at Retail’s Big Show of its hunt for small-format outlets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Duff & Phelps attacks pensions lifeboat, and Sports Direct breaks pledge by appointing former law firm for review
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco's new brand-builder Alessandra Bellini
When Alessandra Bellini was named Tesco’s new chief customer officer this week, many in UK retail would have been unfamiliar with the Unilever big-hitter.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco's Christmas trading 'treasure trove'
So, who won Christmas in grocery? The answer, of course, is the Lincolnshire Co-op, with a cracking 12.6% like-for-like sales uplift.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocery retailers’ festive food for thought
The crucial Christmas trading proved a strong one for food retailing, as consumer spending rose and like-for-like sales increased across the sector.
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NewsBooths toasts festive performance as alcohol sales fizz
Booths has toasted climbing like-for-likes during the crucial Christmas trading period as key seasonal lines such as alcohol drove sales.