Clive Black news and analysis – Page 13
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NewsHow analysts reacted to CMA provisional clearance of Tesco-Booker
The CMA reported the provisional findings of its probe, ahead of a final decision in December
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Analysis & FeaturesAre those green shoots at Asda or is it all inflation?
There are encouraging signs of improvement for Asda under CEO Sean Clarke, but the patient is still in recovery
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Morrisons signs McColl’s supply agreement: What the analysts say
McColl’s Retail Group has signed a deal with Morrisons to supply grocery goods across its estate under the relaunched Safeway brand. Here’s how the analysts reacted.
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NewsAmazon set to roll out more click & collect grocery sites
Amazon is advertising for a ‘launch program manager’
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NewsCommunity Shop passes £1m turnover mark and plans expansion
North west is the next target region for the social supermarket chain
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Comment & OpinionAmazon: a grocery player, indeed
The world of grocery retailing was delivered quite a surprise on Friday 16 June by Amazon…
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Grocer 33Waitrose improves service to move up Grocer 33 league
In the 51-week nationwide competition, Waitrose scored 69.5 out of 100 on average for its weekly mystery shops
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NewsLDC declares the end of the “space race” as big four store numbers decline
The Local Data Company has claimed “the great space race is over” as big four store numbers fell last year amidst rising inflation and Brexit uncertainty.
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NewsTesco-Booker merger investigation opened by CMA
The phase I investigation was launched today (30 May), with comments to be submitted by 13 June. A decision will follow on 25 July
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Analysis & FeaturesAre franchises the future of convenience?
With franchising, growth can be achieved with minimal outlay, particularly in convenience
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NewsPremier Foods renews £60m-sales Cadbury licence with Mondelez
Premier Foods has avoided the “unmitigated disaster” of losing its lucrative Cadbury licence
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NewsM&S rumoured to be eyeing Ocado tie-up for online grocery trial
The pair are believed to be starting talks in the coming weeks, but neither will comment on speculation
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Analysis & FeaturesHow would an M&S online service work?
It can’t deliver a full online shop so may have to target the occasion-driven consumer
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NewsM&S set to trial online food delivery service this autumn
M&S has so far been one of the biggest food retailers operating in the UK to resist running full online delivery
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Comment & OpinionA chance to shout out
It took a Bristolian to sum up the national reaction: “You’re joking – not another one!”
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Analysis & FeaturesThe big six issues facing Tesco
551497Tesco is looking more upbeat on sales growth, but it is still up against a torrid landscape of challenges
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NewsBooker shares fall as Tesco shareholders protest merger
It comes as Booker reported a strong end to its financial year
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News'Abandon Tesco-Booker deal' plea falls on deaf ears
Tesco CEO Dave Lewis claimed most major shareholders remained supportive of the deal
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Comment & OpinionWill inflation revive promotions?
Inflation is back in the UK food system, confirmed by the ONS CPI data for February 2017