All Tesco articles – Page 218
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NewsM&S makes tracks for rail distribution first
Marks & Spencer is to open its first distribution centre with a rail terminal as it proceeds with its 2020 business improvement strategy and Plan A sustainability programme.
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AnalysisBack to school
With competition in back to school heating up on both price and quality, and the total value of the market falling, which of the key players will go to the top of the class?
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NewsAppetite for grocers up despite FTSE 100 woes
As the FTSE 100 took a hit on renewed fears of a double-dip recession, investor appetite for food retailers was keener than for general merchandise groups.
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NewsTesco to open drive-through supermarket
Tesco will this week launch the UK’s first drive-through supermarket in Baldock in Hertfordshire.
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AnalysisSocial media helps retail opportunities to pop up
Kellogg’s is the latest brand to make the transition into retail with the launch of its Pop-Tarts World in New York last week. The opening of a 3,000 sq ft store selling customised toaster pastries is certainly a novelty, even by Manhattan standards.
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NewsMorrisons and Sainsbury’s defy poor week for shares
General retail shares suffered another bad week when they once again underperformed the All Share index.
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Grocers face end to restrictive property deals
Grocers will face a clampdown on restrictive covenants under the Groceries Market Investigation (Controlled Land) Order 2010, which came into force last week.
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NewsWaitrose weighs up convenience store sub-brand
Waitrose is considering creating a new fascia for its convenience stores as it gears up for expansion.
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OpinionFocus on food will be key to Asda’s recovery
Spare a thought for Asda’s new chief executive Andy Clarke.
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NewsTesco and Asda continue to underperform
Tesco and Asda continued to underperform the market in the latest grocery figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsTesco data firm to pay £17.5m dividend
Data firm Dunnhumby, which helped set up Tesco’s Clubcard, is to pay a £17.5m dividend to be shared between Tesco and the husband and wife team that founded the business.
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Analysis
Grow your own engineer
Tesco’s apprenticeship scheme ensures bespoke training for employees. Liz Morrell reports
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NewsSir Terry Leahy tipped to take over FA
Speculation is growing that Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy is in line to become chairman of the FA.
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NewsTesco seeks planning permission for ‘green’ DC
Tesco has submitted a planning application for a new regional distribution centre on part of a former Ford site in east London.
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NewsTesco launches first transactional mobile app
Tesco is launching its first transactional mobile app next week on mainstream handset Nokia Ovi Store.
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NewsTesco launches £140m Clubcard mailing
Tesco has today sent out its August Clubcard mailing alongside the launch of a new five-week promotion for customers.
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OpinionGetting management succession right
What is unthinkable at John Lewis but almost traditional at Marks & Spencer? The answer is poorly planned management succession, yet succession planning is one of the most important aspects of business management.
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NewsTesco ‘set to outperform’ as short-term concerns fade
Tesco shares are poised to outperform over the next year despite underperformance in the year to date, according to broker Bernstein.
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AnalysisMarketing budgets: Something to shout about
Despite the uncertain outlook some argue that it is more important than ever to advertise your business, writes Liz Morrell
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NewsTesco takes on M&S in back to school campaign
Tesco is taking on Marks & Spencer in the back to school clothing battle and has frozen its uniform prices to be the same as last year.