Clive Black news and analysis – Page 27
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new space race in grocery
Even as the growth in superstores slows down, grocery chains are jostling for position in the rush to occupy the ‘new’ ter…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda sales results: Can it bounce back?
With Asda’s Q4 results presentation arriving smack bang in the middle of ‘Horsegate’, a roomful of journalists…
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Comment & OpinionCan Britain remain a nation of shopkeepers?
Is Britain still a nation of shopkeepers? For the third year in a row, we have seen a plethora of shop closures…
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Analysis & FeaturesRetailers look to fight back as tough trading continues
Inflation and weak consumer spending made trading difficult for everyone in 2012…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Vion or the system to blame for its UK exit?
The break-up has begun. Vion’s pork operation, which accounts for 30% of UK pig slaughtering capacity, has been sold…
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Comment & Opinion
Waitrose and Aldi are set for a Merry Christmas
With the shelves now full of seasonal product, how will the supermarkets do over Christmas 2012?…
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Analysis & FeaturesBoparan dazzles as net debt drop delivers breakthrough
We knew Ranjit Singh was doing a great job with his 2 Sisters Group when he won The Grocer Cup last month at the IGD Awards.
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NewsDairy Crest takes 16% hit in pre-tax profits
Pre-tax profits at Dairy Crest have taken a 16% hit as a result of poorer performance within the company’s cheese and dairies divisions and restructuring costs.
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NewsDoherty replaced as Reckitt chief bean counter
Reckitt Benckiser has named a new chief financial officer, with Liz Doherty set to leave after less than two years in the role.
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Comment & Opinion
Doh! A messy exit at Reckitt
It’s unfortunate for the maker of Harpic and Cillit Bang to leave an unsightly mess in full view of the public. Then again, perhaps Reckitt Benckiser is of the opinion that “it’s better out than in”.
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Category ReportThe 100 biggest grocery retailers in Britain
There’s no surprise which retailer tops The Grocer’s very first ranking of the 100 biggest grocery retailers in the UK.
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Analysis & FeaturesMove over Barclays...
With consumer faith in the banks at all all-time low, the supermarkets are ramping up their finance arms. But…
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Analysis & FeaturesFlower power?
Grocers are growing green fingers. Can they flourish in this quirky sector, or will their interest wilt?
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Analysis & FeaturesCan 'simple' vouchers save Morrisons' year?
Morrisons has high hopes for its simple, inexpensive new voucher scheme system…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Asda's credit card on the money?
Despite consumer distrust in the banks, and the offer of cash back, analysts are sceptical of Asda’s move into credit cards.
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Analysis & FeaturesMoving target for Morrisons in quest to corner Costcutter
As Morrisons sets its sights on building a convenience store chain, is Costcutter, with its lack of supply chain, the best choice?
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Comment & Opinion
Sayonara, Tsurakame
So much for a clean break. Tesco yesterday revealed the details of its long-awaited exit from Japan, first announced last summer.
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Comment & Opinion
Sayonara, Tsurakame
So much for a clean break. Tesco yesterday revealed the details of its long-awaited exit from Japan, first announced last summer…
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NewsCity news 16 June 2012
The headlines were about Sainsbury’s beating Tesco this week, but investors took a different view, punishing Sainsbury’s instead.
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Grocer 33From hero to zero for Tesco as Morrisons wins service
Tesco has slumped to last place in this year’s G33 service awards while Morrisons has risen to first. Why the reversal in fortunes?