All Supermarkets articles – Page 94
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NewsAldi issues product recall after salmonella is found in chocolate
Discounter Aldi has issued a product recall of a batch of chocolate after salmonella was found in its Choceur Treasures product.
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NewsTesco considers closing its defined benefit pension scheme
Tesco is considering closing its defined benefit pension scheme to new members, because of the retailer’s recent financial crisis.
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NewsTesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s to post Christmas sales decline
Three of the traditional powerhouses of the retail sector are all expected to report a Christmas sales slump when they publish their results this week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on American Apparel, Boots, Apple Pay and more
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2014: American Apparel urged to consider sale; Walgreens-Alliance Boots merger approved; Apple Pay launch delayed, and more.
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NewsTesco trials discount format to fight Aldi and Lidl
Tesco is trialling a discount format as it seeks new ways to fight back against the rise of hard discounters Aldi and Lidl, it has emerged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos, business rates, Boxing Day Sales and more
Retail news round-up on December 29, 2014: Tesco tests discount format; Asos hit by technical glitch; Big Four supermarkets to be hit by business rates; Nearly £3bn spent in Boxing Day Sales, and more.
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AnalysisCompany profile: Wumei Holdings takes control of B&Q China
Wumei Holdings has acquired a 70% stake in B&Q China as it dips its toes in the DIY sector, having previously focused on supermarkets and department stores.
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NewsTesco and auditor PwC to be investigated by Financial Reporting Council
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the role auditor PwC has played in the overstating of Tesco profits.
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NewsTesco suppliers embroiled in Serious Fraud Office investigation
Suppliers are expected to be interviewed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) as part of the investigation into Tesco’s profit overstatement.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy predicts turnaround for big four grocers in 2015
Former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy is predicting a turnaround for the big four supermarkets in 2015 and a more buoyant Christmas this year.
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GalleryStore gallery: Rotterdam’s Markthal is a store design showstopper
Rotterdam’s Markthal boasts a market-place atmosphere that includes mainstream retail offers, all under one spectacular roof.
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NewsShoppers to spend £6.5bn on groceries during Christmas period
Shoppers will spend £6.5bn on groceries in the two weeks to Christmas as supermarkets drastically increase levels of advertising.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales climb 7.3% as the Christmas surge continues
Sales at Waitrose rose 7.3% in the week to December 13 as the seasonal shopping surge continues at the upmarket grocer.
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NewsVince Cable seeks meeting with Tesco’s Lewis amid job fears
Business secretary Vince Cable has asked for a meeting with Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to find out how he intends to turn around the retailer.
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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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OpinionAnalysis: How grocers can embrace new food labelling regulations
Retailers must try to engage their shoppers when trying to meet the needs of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC).
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NewsAsda chief executive Andy Clarke appointed president of IGD
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke is to take over the presidency of food and grocery research and training charity IGD next year.
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NewsGrocery market returns to 'marginal' growth despite big four declines
The grocery market returned to “marginal growth” in the 12 weeks ending December 7 after shoppers put more items in their baskets.
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NewsDiscounters in line for strong Christmas as they increase shopper spend
Discount supermarkets increased shopper spend by 31% this year and the trend is expected to continue at Christmas.
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NewsCarrefour to pay shoppers five times the difference if beaten on price
French grocery giant Carrefour is offering a price-match deal at two of its Belgian stores in a bid to compete with discounter Albert Heijn.