All Tesco articles – Page 245
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Analysis
Sir Terry Leahy: Retailers' vital role in regeneration
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy believes retailers have a vital role to play in regenerating areas – even in the downturn. He shows Jennifer Creevy how his native Liverpool has benefited.
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News
Tesco Digital tests film download service
Tesco has launched a beta version of a movie and TV download section on its Digital site.
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Asda slashes petrol price
Asda has slashed the price of petrol across the UK and is calling on other retailers to follow suit.
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Tesco launches Christmas dinner for £7.93
Tesco has hacked the price of a family Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to just 7.93 – less than the cost five years ago.
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Tesco hires Des O'Connor for Christmas TV ad
Tesco has hired family entertainer Des O’Connor to star in its Christmas TV campaign, designed to deliver a traditional Christmas with a modern twist.
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Fresh & Easy: Tesco may be forced to slow US roll-out
Tesco’s US chief said the roll-out of its fledgling Fresh Easy business could be forced to slow down because of the meltdown in the American economy.
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Food discounters' market share at record level
The discount food retailing sector is soaring and has reached a record 6.2 per cent of the market for the 12 weeks to November 2, according to figures from TNS.
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Asda defies slowing supermarket growth trend
Supermarket sales growth slowed in the 12 weeks to November 1, from 5.4 per cent to 5.1 per cent, although Asda defied the trend with a rise of 8.7 per cent, according to figures released today by Nielsen.
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Tesco boss calls for delay of business rates revaluation
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy today said that the business rates revaluation set for 2010 should be postponed to allow retailers to steer their way through the downturn.
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Tesco begins fight against 'competition test'
Tesco is starting its fight today against the Competition Commission’s recommended new planning rules.
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Tesco's sales in Asia robust
Tesco has revealed robust trading at its Asian stores, ahead of its investors and analysts’ visit to the operations.
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Downturn triggers rise in retail crime
The economic downturn is having a growing impact on shoplifting with thefts at Tesco up more than a third this year.
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Tesco rolls out national clothes hanger recycling initiative
Tesco is to introduce collection bins for clothes hangers in stores in its aim to prevent 1,000 tonnes of plastic going into landfill.
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Tesco best placed to survive downturn, report claims
Tesco is the retailer most likely to survive the economic downturn, a new report claims.
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Tesco slammed for prolonging payments to suppliers
Tesco has been lambasted by a leading consumer goods maker for forcing suppliers to wait almost two months before getting paid.
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NewsShoppers pick Primark as least ethical fashion retailer
“Green” consumers perceive Primark as the clothing retailer worst at addressing social and environmental issues, a survey conducted for a national newspaper has found.
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Tesco cuts sales growth expectations
Tesco has cut its UK sales growth guidance for the first time in years, reflecting how tough the retail environment has become.
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Tesco extends non-food supplier payment terms
Tesco is understood to be asking all its non-food suppliers to wait an extra 30 days for payment as it seeks to free up cash for the critical Christmas trading period.
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Grocers fire new salvo in petrol price wars
Sainsbury’s, Asda and Tesco today ratcheted up the price war by dropping the price of fuel to the lowest levels for more than a year.
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Wal-Mart's supplier standards drive could hit profits
Wal-Mart has admitted that its profits could be dented by plans to force Chinese suppliers to meet new quality and environmental standards or risk losing its business.