Dalton Philips news, comment and insight – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionM Local sale is a sad end for a great concept
Our news editor reminisces over one of the best convenience stores he ever visited - the first ever M Local
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NewsMorrisons returns to selling wine by country of origin
Morrisons is returning to merchandising wine by country of origin – ditching the experimental approaches to the category brought in under former CEO Dalton Philips.
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NewsMorrisons unveils first Potts price cuts
Morrisons said today that it has now made 1,665 cuts of an average of 16% since the beginning of last year
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NewsCity Snapshot: Morrisons fires latest salvo in price war
David Potts has revealed his first round of price cuts since taking charge, slashing the prices on 200 “everyday items”
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NewsSir Ken urges patience with new Morrisons bosses
Morrison, who launched a tirade against former CEO Dalton Philips at last year’s meeting, said he was assured by the stated aim of chairman Andrew Higginson
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NewsMedia Bites 5 June: Morrisons, M&S, Sainsbury's
This morning’s papers are dominated by news of bonuses paid to the bosses at Britain’s biggest retailers, as Morrisons suffers shareholders revolt and M&S and Sainsbury’s reveal details of top pay packages.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe sun and Sir Ken both shine on Morrisons at AGM
The sun and Sir Ken were both shining on Messrs Higginson and Potts at Morrisons HQ today at the supermarket’s AGM.
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NewsCity snapshop: Morrisons survives FTSE 100 chop
Morrisons has avoided an embarrassing ejection from the FTSE 100 after two days of strong share price rises was enough to keep it in the prestigious…
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NewsMedia bites 3 June: Morrisons, Tesco, Pernod Ricard
There’s plenty of coverage of Kantar Worldpanel’s latest supermarket market share figures, with Morrisons somewhat surprise sales rise being the focus of attention.
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons enjoys a moment in the sun
They say one swallow does not a summer make. Apparently it was Aristotle who said it (thanks Wikipedia), but the point remains the same
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NewsCity Snapshot: LondonMetric purchases £26m convenience portfolio for five new M&S Food Halls
Property investment group LondonMetric buys five M&S Simply Food stores for £26m, BAT will appeal a fine imposed by the Canadian courts and Morrisons faces demotion from the FTSE 100.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 June: Morrisons, British American Tobacco, Kraft
Morrisons miserable week looks set to continue as it faces demotion from the FTSE 100; BAT will appeal the massive fine slapped on its Canadian subsidiary and the two companies which made up Kraft Foods have given the first detailed rebuttal of government charges that they manipulated the price of the grain.
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NewsMedia Bites 1 June: Morrisons, M&S, NHS
Morrisons new top team braces itself for attacks at its upcoming AGM from investors angry at the size of former CEO Dalton Philips’ pay packet.
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Comment & OpinionAsda plays the long game
If Asda CEO Andy Clarke needed a little literary inspiration before facing the nation’s press today, a phrase or two from Rudyard Kipling
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Comment & OpinionEgyptian situation needn't slow down Coupe's Sainsbury's work
With a watertight alibi, it’s difficult to see the Egyptian prosecutions of Coupe and King being anything other than an embarrassing distraction
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NewsDalton Philips gets £4m pay package on Morrisons exit
Former Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips received a £1m annual bonus payment in the supermarket’s last financial year despite escalating losses and plunging sales during the period.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Former Morrisons boss takes home £2.1m in final 12 months
Sacked Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips was given a total pay package of £2.1m last year, which included a £1m annual bonus. Plus East of England Co-op reports full-year results and Divine Chocolate merges UK and US businesses.
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NewsMedia Bites 28: Morrisons, Brew Dog, Diageo
Morrisons annual report reveals Dalton payout, BrewDog admits mistakes in crowdfunding documents, Diageo faces tussle with India’s ‘king of bling’, and China overtakes France in terms of hectares of lands devoted to vineyards.
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NewsMedia bites 17 April: Morrisons, Tesco, Unilever
New Morrisons boss David Pott’s decision to cut head office staff and hire in stores is making plenty of headlines this morning.
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NewsAnother Morrisons senior director departs as Casper Meijer moves out
The retailer said Dutchman Meijer had decided not to commit to living a fuller part of his life in Britain, as his family remain living in the Netherlands