Clive Black news and analysis – Page 23
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Match & More more or less than the sum of its parts?
In a hastily convened briefing last Thursday (2 October), Morrisons finally unveiled details of its long-awaited loyalty c…
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Comment & OpinionStop the big price-matching yawn and focus on lower prices
There have been two notable developments in the price-matching world recently…
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NewsTesco shows signs of recovery as new hires impress investors
Has Tesco finally hit rock bottom? Although there will be plenty of bumps in the road still to come…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco board changes hint at Dave Lewis' strategy refocus
Non-exec appointments are rarely considered particularly newsworthy, but everything Tesco does at the moment seems to grab the headlines.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Match & More Morrisons' silver bullet?
Undoubtedly Morrisons’ decision to take on the discounters is a bold move, but will it suceed?
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Analysis & FeaturesSainsbury's faces City spotlight as shares plummet
If the Tesco crisis dominated the City last week, it was Sainsbury’s turn in the uncomfortable glare of the spotlight this…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco: the key questions surrounding its £250m profit shock
The Grocer looks at the big questions facing Tesco after its £250m profit overstatement and what happens next for the beleaguered supermarket.
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NewsTesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent under fire over accounting mess
The position of Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent is coming under fierce scrutiny after the latest events to hit the retailer rocked the City.
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NewsTesco shock profit warning: the City reacts
Tesco shocked the City today by announcing it had discovered it had overstated its profits by £250m. Here’s our round-up of how leading City and industry analysts reacted to the news.
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NewsRobin Terrell to lead Tesco UK as investigation into £250m profit hole kicks off
Tesco head of online operations Robin Terrell is to lead the retailer’s UK business as it kicks off an urgent investigation into how its half-year profit guidance ended up being overstated by £250m.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons: will its pricing strategy pay off in the end?
Shopping is cheaper but is it nullifying the discounter threat?
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Comment & OpinionHorsemeat scandal lessons must be learnt
The horsemeat scandal was a dark moment for the British food industry, and the meat industry in particular…
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Analysis & FeaturesMilk price war blasts £150m hole in retail revenues
It’s great news for consumers but what’s the impact of the latest price war on the overall health of the milk category?
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco’s strategy left up in the air after profit warning
Where do today’s shock announcements from Tesco leave the retailer’s turnaround strategy?
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons shares hit highest point since June
The market left little doubt as to its winners and losers from this week’s Kantar Worldpanel figures.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco London store refurbs carry lessons for whole estate
The latest refreshes may target commuters and City types but Tesco says they carry key lessons for its national estate
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Comment & OpinionTesco UK must be top priority for Dave Lewis
The announcement of Philip Clarke’s pending departure from Tesco was melancholy for all concerned…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda reaps the benefits of early action on prices
If the supermarkets have indeed been locked in a price war this year, today seems to confirm Asda as the clear winner of round one.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe supermarket ‘perfect storm’ shows few signs of blowing over
The UK may have weathered the tail-end of hurricane Bertha just about intact, but the fierce storm blowing through the grocery sector is far from petering out.
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NewsAndrew Higginson's appointment at Morrisons welcomed by City
Analysts have welcomed the appointment of former Tesco finance boss Andrew Higginson as the new chairman of Morrisons…