Clive Black news and analysis – Page 21
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda CEO Andy Clarke unmoved despite wonky sales
Asda CEO Andy Clarke and CFO Alex Russo exuded an aura of calm as they gave company updates
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NewsCity Snapshot: Tesco appoints John Allan as new chairman
Tesco has ended its search for Sir Richard Broadbent’s successor with the appointment of John Allan. Plus full-year results for Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC and a new CEO for Carlsberg. And all the latest share price movements.
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Comment & OpinionThere's light at the end of the grocery tunnel
After about four years of perpetual gloom and doom for the British superstore scene…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco and Morrisons shares seesaw in face of fragile recovery
Shares in Tesco and Morrisons shot up this week after data showed the beleaguered supermarkets enjoying significantly impr…
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NewsOcado divides City opinion despite turning first profit
Few companies split opinion more in the grocery sector than Ocado…
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NewsTacon 'will force suppliers to give evidence against Tesco'
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon said this week she would not hesitate to force suppliers to give evidence again…
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NewsMedia Bites 6 February: Tesco, Andy Clarke, Rexam
Reaction to GCA’s probe of Tesco features heavily as Asda’s Andy Clarke questions Tesco turnaround strategy.
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado puts champagne on ice as it focuses long-term value
Champagne corks were not popping over at Ocado HQ yesterday despite the online retailer posting its maiden full-year profit after 15 years of trading, according to CEO Tim Steiner. His focus remains on driving long-term value for shareholders.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco price cuts put Asda and even Aldi in its sights
In September 2011, then Tesco UK boss Richard Brasher announced a £500m onslaught against its rivals, which he claimed…
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NewsDairy Crest loses part of Morrisons supply contract to Arla
Suppliers loses one-third of liquid milk contract, will continue to supply Morrisons with various other dairy products
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Comment & OpinionShoppers set for a good 2015 - at least the first half
We feel pretty confident in asserting 2015 will be a very good year for shoppers, at least the first half of it…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill history judge Dalton Philips saint or sinner?
Humiliating as the announcement was – explaining his departure to the media in front of the very people who had sacked him…
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Analysis & FeaturesJust how bad was Morrisons' Christmas trading?
Morrisons’ Christmas numbers were slightly better than expectations, so why did the axe fall on Dalton Philips?
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocer 200 reveals 2014's City slickers... and stinkers
A year of seismic change for grocery had a catastrophic effect on a host of share prices across the sector…
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Analysis & FeaturesIt's hard to argue with Waitrose's bumper Christmas
The big four might be steeling themselves for a long, tough 2015, but life at the premium end of the grocery market continues to be far more enjoyable.
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Comment & OpinionEvery Little Elfs
Tesco boss Dave Lewis must have wished a few times in the last few months that he could call on some help from above…
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NewsAldi sales growth slows down to 'only' 22%
The rampant growth of the discounters has been one of the defining stories of 2014…
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Analysis & FeaturesPastygate seems a long time ago for booming Greggs
As turnaround years go, they rarely come much better than 2014 has proved for Greggs.
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NewsGreggs raises profit forecast thanks to new product range
Greggs has upped profit expectations for the year as customers responded to the baker’s new coffee blend and healthier sandwich range.
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Analysis & FeaturesOcado can reflect on a solid 2014 but the fireworks are still to come
Ocado’s growth may have slowed a touch in the fourth quarter, but it seems a little churlish to pick holes in solid figures that show the company surviving the current grocery retail chaos and coping with tough comparables.