All Tesco articles – Page 147
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OpinionComment: Aldi’s broad appeal will fuel more growth
It would be all too easy for rivals to dismiss the presence of lobster tails on Aldi’s burgeoning product list as a PR gimmick.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Chinese deal exposes difficulties of BRIC entry
It might finally be time to put one of the great myths of global retailing to bed. Contrary to popular belief, the BRIC markets are actually a bit rubbish. OK, I may be oversimplifying things slightly, but this observation is certainly the case when it comes to grocery retailing.
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NewsTesco sells 35,000 Hudl tablets in first two days since launch
Tesco has sold 35,000 Hudl tablets in the first two days since its launch on Monday and the retailer is expected to be short on stock next week as a result.
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NewsVideo: Waitrose steps up price competition for loyalty card customers
Waitrose revealed it has upped the number of products cheaper at Waitrose than Tesco in its new TV ads which debuted last night.
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AnalysisSainsbury's second quarter: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has recorded a 2% increase in like-for-like sales excluding fuel in the second quarter driven by own brand, convenience and online. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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AnalysisTesco's first-half results: What the analysts say
Tesco today reported a 7.6% drop in group trading profits in its first half as problems in its overseas arm. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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NewsTesco reports 7.6% profits drop in first half and confirms JV in China
Tesco has reported a 7.6% drop in group trading profits in its first half as it continues to face significant challenges in Europe.
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NewsBurger brand Muddy Boots to open butchers after rejecting Tesco deal
Upmarket burger brand Muddy Boots is on the hunt for standalone stores after it turned down a deal with Tesco to launch in its stores.
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NewsTesco US arm Fresh & Easy files for backruptcy
Tesco has put its US arm Fresh & Easy into backruptcy as it plans to sell the majority of its 167-store portfolio.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six reasons Aldi is winning shopper spend
Aldi today reported a 41% rocket in sales in 2012 after it stole more than 1 million shoppers from rivals last year. Retail Week takes a look at the elements of Aldi’s offer turning heads.
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NewsTesco urges suppliers to aid new product drive
Tesco has rallied suppliers to get behind an innovation drive to introduce a raft of new products over the next three years.
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NewsAldi profits rocket as it grabs shoppers from big four rivals
Profits at discounter Aldi rocketed after the retailer took more than 1 million customers from larger rivals last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ikea, Dixons, Harrods and Tesco
Retail news round-up September 30, 2013: Ikea to sell solar panels, Dixons to create 3,000 Christmas temp jobs, Tesco poised to reveal profit fall, Harrods to undergo revamp and Topshop hires creative design consultant.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Legacy systems and start-ups at Retail Week's Technology Summit
This year’s technology summit touched on everything from legacy systems to today’s most exciting start-ups, highlighting just how challenging a chief information officer’s job has become.
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OpinionComment: Supermarkets - the new innovation leaders
Somebody said recently that if you want to see innovation in retail go to a supermarket.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must evolve with the times to remain customer-centred
I’m sure that, like me, you’ve been glued to the recent BBC2 series Robert Peston Goes Shopping. The series provided a concise but definitive history of retailing in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What will the retail board of the future look like?
Marks & Spencer digital boss Laura Wade-Gery has warned about the dearth of multichannel positions on retail boards, but businesses will likely have to update other top roles too.
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NewsTesco launches speed dating event for starts-ups
Tesco has launched a speed dating-style event for start-ups in a bid to help introduce more new ideas to the business.
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AnalysisDealing with product controversies: What do retailers need to know?
Asda and Tesco have been forced to withdraw costumes from sale after complaints that they were offensive to the mentally ill. Retail Week takes a look at how retailers should handle such a situation.
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NewsMarks & Spencer records rise in food sales
Marks & Spencer has enjoyed strong sales at its food business as shoppers flocked to buy premium groceries.