Thomas Hobbs
NewsBlack Friday for Asda: staff plan redundancy protests
Asda managers who are facing the possibility of losing their jobs are being encouraged to don black next Friday…
NewsAldi embraces sustainable design for Goldthorpe DC
Aldi has embraced a sustainable build for its new distribution centre in Goldthorpe.
The Big InterviewBHS Food: Sir Philip Green is heading your way
He’s a retail legend who mixes it with supermodels and celebrities. Now he’s got his eye on little old convenience…
Analysis and FeaturesApples get new life as Norman Collett tackles waste
Norman Collett has come up with an ingenious way to reduce the number of apples that go to waste.
NewsFarmfoods blames high energy costs as profits fall 42%
Frozen foods discounter Farmfoods has reported a 42.4% fall in pre-tax profits to £15.8m for the 52 weeks ending 28 December 2013.
NewsAldi to sell premium Wagyu beef steaks from New Zealand
Aldi is launching a selection of Wagyu beef steaks next week as it expands its range of premium meat.
Analysis and FeaturesRowan revs up discounter wholesaling with Revlon
Selling clearance stock to discounters has served Rowan well but now it’s eyeing exclusive strategic partnerships…
NewsBHS Food will put quality first, says Green
BHS Food will not be 10% cheaper than Tesco despite previous reports, according to Sir Philip Green.
NewsB&M Bargains targets 350 stores in Germany
B&M Bargains chief executive Simon Arora believes there is potential to open more than 350 stores in Germany…
NewsAsda to save money by axing 24-hour trading at 20 stores
Asda is set to stop 24-hour trading at 20 stores that are no longer profitable after 10pm…
NewsPoundworld store faces food sale ban at Blackburn retail park
The big four often encounter planning issues out of town, but in Blackburn it’s a new Poundworld facing a headache…
NewsAldi seeks 5,550 staff as it opens training academy
Aldi is to hire up to 5,550 workers this year in order to keep up with rapid growth.
NewsB&M Bargains gears up for IPO as it eyes European expansion
B&M Bargains has today confirmed its intention to proceed with an IPO as it aims to become the “Dollar General of Europe”.
NewsPoundland to develop click & collect service for online offer
Poundland’s transactional website will eventually offer click & collect, chief executive Jim McCarthy has revealed…
NewsGraeme Karavis vows stronger future for tea as Tetley MD
Tetley has appointed Graeme Karavis to the newly created role of MD for the UK and Ireland…
News'Worrying' number of food supply chain disruptions reported
Three-quarters of fmcg manufacturers feel they need a better system in place to manage suppliers post-Horsegate…
NewsAsda says in-store manager changes won't hit morale
The retailer will enter into consultation with more than 4,000 in-store managers across the country…
NewsAsda restructuring puts 4,100 managerial jobs in consultation
A major restructuring at Asda will put some 4,100 managerial jobs into consultation, while boosting the number of section leader roles.
NewsKieran Shanahan moves from Asda to Walmart e-commerce role
Asda e-commerce director Kieran Shanahan has started a new role as vice president of e-commerce operations at Walmart…
NewsAsda turns 70 in-store cafés into Seattle's Best Coffee areas
Asda has completely rebranded 70 of its in-store cafés as Seattle’s Best Coffee areas…