All articles by Beth Brooks – Page 35
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NewsJempson's secures its fifth supermarket
Jempson’s is to open a new store, in Northiam, East Sussex, in early 2014…
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NewsPost Office delivers £20m upgrade plan for rural outposts
The Post Office is launching a £20m investment programme for rural subpostmasters.
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NewsMcColl’s Retail Group weighs flotation
McColl’s Retail Group is eyeing a possible flotation, just months after off-licence chain Bargain Booze successfully floated under the name Conviviality Retail.
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NewsKaiser Yousaf steps down as Bestway trading director
Kaiser Yousaf is stepping down from his role as group trading director for Bestway due to ill health…
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NewsCo-op to open till 10pm for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
The Co-operative Group is to keep its convenience stores open until 10pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe careering Co-op Group fights to get back on track
The Co-operative Group should be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, but right now it’s in no mood to party.
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NewsPaul Flowers resigned from Co-op Group over ‘excessive expenses’
Paul Flowers, the former deputy chairman of The Co-operative Group and chairman of The Co-operative Bank, reportedly resigned from The Group because of concerns over his expenses.
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NewsSainsbury’s hits key green targets as it looks ahead to 2020
Sainsbury’s has made “significant progress” in its 20x20 sustainability commitments in the past year, according to CEO Justin King.
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NewsCo-op Group launches governance review following Flowers furore
The Co-operative Group has launched an immediate review of its democratic structure after former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers was captured on film buying the Class A drug crystal meth.
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NewsCo-op Group chair Wardle quits early over Flowers appointment
Len Wardle has stepped down as chairman of The Co-operative Group with immediate effect, following the furore surrounding former Co-op Bank chairman Paul Flowers.
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NewsBurton’s Biscuit Company sold to Camelot owner OTPP
Burton’s Biscuit Company has been sold to Canadian private equity firm Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsNisa symbol director John Heagney steps down
Nisa’s group symbol director John Heagney has left Nisa following 36 years with the company.
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NewsSainsbury's Daventry distribution centre to open in 2015
Sainsbury’s is to open a new one million square foot distribution centre at Daventry International rail freight terminal…
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NewsBestway and Booker launch new promotional campaigns
The UK’s two biggest cash & carries have launched big promotional campaigns in the run-up to Christmas…
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NewsBlackburn opening for first standalone KQF
Halal food manufacturer KQF has opened its first standalone store…
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NewsSainsbury's adds colour to Basics range in revamp
Sainsbury’s is relaunching its 600-strong own-label Basics value range with an updated look and new products…
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NewsCo-op members 'disgusted' as half-year dividend is scrapped
Members of The Co-operative Group have taken to social media to berate it for scrapping its interim dividend…
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's breezes on
Despite the odd newt in a salad and fly in mashed potato, it seems Sainsbury’s can’t put a foot wrong at the moment.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits jump 7% as own-brand powers sales
Sainsbury’s has trumped its rivals by posting strong first-half trading figures, with own brand growing twice as fast as branded goods.