All Tesco articles – Page 165
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke tightens up supply chain post-horse meat scandal
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has vowed to win back customers’ trust following the horse meat scandal as he tightens up its supply chain and makes it more transparent.
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NewsDowning Street criticises retailers' response to horse meat crisis
Downing Street has criticised retailers for their apparent reluctance to publicly respond to the horsemeat scandal, which has hit many of the big supermarkets.
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NewsTesco to start a "new conversation" with customers in spring campaign
Tesco is to launch a spring brand campaign which the grocer says will be the start of a “new conversation” between the brand and its customers and put it at the heart of its communities.
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NewsSainsbury's edges out Tesco in fight for grocery spend
Sainsbury’s has recorded the strongest growth of the big four grocers in the last three months, edging out archrival Tesco, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsTesco uses virtual reality to speed up range reviews and boost sales
Tesco is using virtual reality technology to improve its merchandising and range reviews, allowing buyers to better plan which products appear on shelves.
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OpinionBlog: Horse meat has penetrated the consumer psyche
The horse meat scandal was laughed off by many when it first hit the headlines. But worryingly the scandal has escalated and has now fully penetrated the consumer psyche.
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AnalysisPeople: Retail's main job moves in January
2013 arrived with a bang in the retail sector and has taken its toll on the High Street. The administrations put thousands of jobs at risk, and high profile names such as HMV’s Trevor Moore are among the casualties.
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OpinionComment: Horse meat scandal exposes endemic practices
With the ever increasing demand for suppliers to cut costs, there is no incentive to go above and beyond what is legally required when sourcing ingredients.
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NewsTesco spaghetti bolognese contained more than 60% horse meat
Tesco has revealed some of its Everyday Value Spaghetti Bolognese contained more than 60% horse meat as MPs demand testing of all processed beef products in the UK.
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NewsAlmost half of shoppers likely to shun meat from grocers after horse meat row
Almost half of consumers say they are likely to avoid buying meat from grocers caught up in the horsemeat scandal despite the vast majority blaming suppliers and manufacturers for contamination of the food chain.
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AnalysisHorse meat scandal: What is the current situation as crisis escalates?
As the horse meat scandal expands to new countries and implicates more companies, Retail Week looks at the story so far.
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NewsHorse meat scandal: Retailers agree new tests as further revelations expected
Retailers have agreed to a new testing regime following crisis talks over the weekend and are braced for further revelations as the horse meat scandal grows rapidly across Europe.
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AnalysisProfile: Tesco's new managing director for London Andrew Yaxley
Tesco veteran Andrew Yaxley has landed the new position of managing director for London at the grocer, tasked with tailoring stores for the diversity of affluence and ethnicity in the capital.
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NewsAll beef products to be tested after further horse meat found
The Food Standards Agency has called for UK food manufacturers to test all processed beef products following the horse meat scandal which has shocked the food industry.
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OpinionComment: India remains challenging despite relaxation of rules
This week’s Retail Leadership Summit in India showed the playing field remains as level as it ever was between multinationals and Indian retailers, but that the turnstile is open.
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NewsTesco hires managing director for its diverse London stores
Tesco has hired a managing director for its London stores as it aims to tailor shops to suit the diversity of affluence and ethnicity in the capital.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Ocado, Welcome to a different kind of supermarket
Competing with the big four supermarkets means online grocer Ocado has its work cut out getting its message across in the often loud and brash grocery TV advertising world.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Ocado hits customer acquisition trail
Ocado surprised the market with narrowed pre-tax losses in unveiling its full-year results today. Retail Week studies what the figures indicate and discusses them with chief executive Tim Steiner.
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OpinionComment: Online grocery is a high stakes gamble
Ocado’s full year results demonstrate the two key features of internet grocery retailing – excellent growth and the difficulty in making a profit.
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OpinionBlog: Where next after Harris + Hoole
Much has been made of Tesco’s investment in artisan coffee shop Harris + Hoole, so much so that chief executive Philip Clarke wrote a blog a couple of weeks ago defending the grocer’s position.