Clive Black news and analysis – Page 11
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NewsSainsbury's grocery app suffers outages for days
The app was down on Android from at least Sunday afternoon until around 9pm on Tuesday
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NewsMedia Bites 30 April: Sainsbury’s, High Street, Whisky
Sainsbury’s has launched the nation’s first till-free grocery store at its Local convenience branch at Holborn Circus, in the City
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's/Asda merger blocked: analyst reactions
Here’s what the experts have to say about the collapse of the proposed Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco preliminary results: analyst reactions
Tesco has beaten analyst expectations to deliver a 29% surge in pre-tax profits
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons results: what the analysts say
Here’s what experts have to say about this morning’s results from Morrisons
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarket space is still a safe investment
Despite increased investment in e-commerce, grocery property is proving a safe haven for investors. Why?
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's-Asda CMA findings: analysts react
Here is what experts say about the CMA’s Phase 2 provisional findings
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NewsRetailers suffer worst Christmas for a decade
The poor results have been blamed on political uncertainty and the rise of online shopping
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Comment & OpinionFarmers need to face up to the challenge of veganism before it’s too late
If recent surveys are to be believed, 10% of the British public will be vegan by the end of this month
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NewsCity News: Sainsbury’s shares sink following CMA legal challenge
Sainsbury’s this week reassured shareholders its legal challenge to the Competition & Markets Authority had not dented its “confidence” its mega-merger with Asda will go ahead, but nervous shareholders had other ideas.
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Comment & OpinionGavin Darby’s bitter sweet exit from Premier Foods
Premier Foods shareholders have got their way with the departure of CEO Gavin Darby
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NewsCity News: M&S calls for action as food and clothing sales slide
M&S top team Archie Norman and Steve Rowe called for “significant change” as it reported a further decline in first-half sales
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NewsM&S interim results: what the analysts say
Analysts react to another tough trading period for Marks & Spencer, with like for like food and clothing sales continuing to slide.
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NewsTrevor Strain takes new role as chief finance and commercial officer at Morrisons
Darren Blackhurst moving to a projects role reporting to CEO David Potts
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Comment & OpinionFrom Jack’s to Jamie Oliver, Tesco is keeping everyone guessing
Two men whose names begin with J look set to have a big say in Tesco’s future
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Analysis & FeaturesCan government deliver an 'Amazon tax'? Is it needed?
Philip Hammond is reportedly looking into a tax that targets online companies. What would the impact be on UK retail?
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Analysis & FeaturesToday's and Landmark merge as Unitas Wholesale: What we know and what it means
As the two buying groups bury their former rivalry, can Today’s-Landmark merger secure the future for their members?
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Tesco's pricing already a match for the discounters?
Following initial reports in February that Tesco was thinking of trialling a discount chain, it has begun advertising for staff for a “new retail format” that would be “operated separately from the core Tesco business”. But can Jack’s really allow Tesco to take the fight to the all-conquering discounters?
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Comment & OpinionCharles Wilson: Get Well Soon
News that Wilson has been forced to resign owing to throat cancer will be a devastating blow: for Tesco colleagues, for the City, but above all for Wilson himself
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the time is now for fresh produce box companies
Established operators have been joined by a host of new arrivals launching new and often specialised takes on boxed up fresh produce