All Supermarkets articles – Page 86
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NewsMinimum wage increase will cost retailers hundreds of millions
The national minimum wage will increase by 20p an hour to £6.70 from October this year, in a move that will cost UK retailers hundreds of millions of pounds.
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NewsSainsbury's sales dip for fifth straight quarter as it warns of 'challenging' year
Sainsbury’s has suffered a slump in like-for-like sales for the fifth consecutive quarter as it warned that trading will “remain challenging” in 2015.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, Argos and more
Retail news round-up on March 16, 2015: Naked Wines considers stake sale or float; Nick Lansley quits Tesco Labs; and Sir Philip Green demands and new BHS owners agree to top up pension deficit.
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AnalysisRetail chairmen give their verdict on the election, EU, pay and immigration
Retail chairmen including Sir Stuart Rose and Stefano Pessina have offered their views on the big policy decisions as part of a study by Korn Ferry.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: What to expect from Carrefour Poland in 2015
French grocer Carrefour has had a difficult year, but looks ready to expand into Poland with a series of new hypermarkets.
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NewsTesco Labs head of open innovation Nick Lansley quits after 27 years
Tesco Labs head of open innovation Nick Lansley has taken voluntary redundancy after 27 years at the supermarket.
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NewsRetail bosses overwhelmingly back coalition as they fear a swing to the left
Retail chairmen overwhelmingly back the Coalition Government and have expressed fears of a swing to the left at the general election.
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NewsAldi and Waitrose crowned fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Grocers Aldi and Waitrose have been revealed as the fastest growing-retailers in the UK, according to new research.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes rise for third straight month
The volume of items purchased in supermarkets rose for the third consecutive month as falling prices encourage shoppers to buy more.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Poundland and Target
Retail news round-up on March 13, 2015: Morrisons receives £425m contribution from suppliers, Poundland launches DIY range and Target cuts 1,700 jobs.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Naked Wines, Tesco and BHS
Retail news round-up on March 16, 2015: Naked Wines considers stake sale or float; Nick Lansley quits Tesco Labs; and Sir Philip Green demands and new BHS owners agree to top up pension deficit.
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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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NewsOracle Retail Week Awards 2015 winners revealed
Former Kingfisher group chief executive Sir Ian Cheshire won the coveted Outstanding Contribution to Retail accolade at last night’s prestigious Oracle Retail Week Awards.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Sainsbury's Mike Coupe says death of supermarket is "a gross exaggeration"
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has dismissed talk of the death of the supermarket as a “gross exaggeration” but said they will have to become “shopping destinations.”
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NewsMorrisons chairman Higginson: We must become 'quirky' or be 'killed' by Tesco
Morrisons chairman Andrew Higginson says the grocer needs to become “quirky” again, or face being “killed” by its big four rival Tesco.
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NewsMorrisons profits plummet amid plans to shutter 23 convenience stores
Morrisons has reported a 52% slump in pre-tax profits for the year to February 1 and revealed plans to shutter 23 of its convenience stores.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on food suppliers, Amazon, footfall and more
Retail news round-up on March 12, 2015: Food suppliers scared to reveal supermarket bullying, Amazon Exclusive store launches, UK retail footfall increases and online sales continue to grow.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Video - Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe plays down effect of Tesco resurgence
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe plays down the resurgence of big four grocery rival Tesco and discussed his priorities for 2015 in this video interview with Retail Week.
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NewsRetail Week Live: The Entertainer has 'already ordered' this year's Black Friday stock
The Entertainer boss Gary Grant admits the retailer has already ordered the toys it will sell at knock-down prices on this year’s Black Friday.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Tim Steiner says Ocado has "great advantage" over grocery giants like Walmart
Ocado boss Tim Steiner believes the etailer has a “great advantage” over grocery giants like Walmart because he and his management team are all genuine customers.