Dave Lewis news and analysis – Page 11
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NewsSupermarkets introduce wave of new measures to deal with coronavirus panic buying
It comes as they try to reassure customers that there is no need to panic-buy and ensure essential supplies remain available to the most vulnerable
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NewsMedia Bites 16 March: Supermarkets/coronavirus, Morrisons, Hand sanitiser
Britain’s leading supermarkets are pleading with customers to refrain from panic buying during the coronavirus crisis, with some already rationing items and turning new customers away to cope with demand.
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NewsCity News: Analysts welcome hefty price tag for Tesco’s Asian arm
Tesco’s long-shelved plans for global domination were further unwound this week with the sale of its Asian arm for £8bn, as it continues to refocus on its core business.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan carbon labelling for food and drink products finally find its feet?
Until now, carbon footprint labelling attempts have fallen flat in grocery. Now companies such as Oatly and Quorn are trying to forge their own path
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NewsMedia Bites 10 March: Tesco, Retail sales, Amazon
Tesco is planning to hand out £5bn to shareholders and pump £2.5bn into its pension fund after lining up the sale of its Thai and Malaysian businesses.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco agrees £8bn Thai and Malaysian business sale
Tesco has agreed to sell its business Thailand and Malaysia to CP Group for an enterprise value of US$10,6bn (£8.2bn) to fund a special dividend and a £2.5bn pension contribution. Plus, global markets collapse amid oil price plunge and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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Comment & OpinionCan a land value tax save the high street?
There are easier and better solutions to the business rates conundrum
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Analysis & FeaturesCan a land value tax save the high street?
Opponents would rather see swift reform of the existing system, reducing the burden for retailers
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Comment & OpinionTesco’s latest Price Match move: can it really go the distance with Aldi?
Tesco is now committed to fight an enemy that has vowed never to be beaten on price
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does ‘micro-fulfilment’ mean for the future of rapid delivery?
Demand for fast delivery is bringing online distribution centres into smaller, urban spaces. What’s the best way to integrate them? And what are the pitfalls of ‘micro-fulfilment’?
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NewsTesco to begin price matching Aldi across hundreds of products
The campaign includes both own label and branded goods and will also apply to products ordered online at Tesco.com
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NewsTesco reprimanded by CMA for ‘unlawfully’ stopping rivals opening nearby stores
The CMA has written to Tesco about 23 stores that have property agreements preventing landlords letting them to other supermarkets
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NewsTesco to take more direct role in Booker buying process
The shake-up has been triggered by the retirement of Booker commercial director Andrew Thompson
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NewsAldi CEO Giles Hurley heaps pressure on suppliers over plastic
In a frank letter, Hurley warns that future buying decisions will be based on suppliers’ ability to adapt on packaging
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Feb: Tesco, Poundland, Imperial Brands
A non-compete agreement has forced Tesco to delay the arrival of its new chief executive Ken Murphy
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NewsUK retail food waste increases despite overall levels dropping
A progress report for the Courtauld Commitment 2025 showed retail waste went up between 2015-18
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NewsTesco to remove plastic from branded and own-label tinned multipacks
The supermarket will replace tinned multipacks with plastic-free multibuys
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Comment & OpinionWhat challenges face the new bosses at Sainsbury’s and Tesco?
As the Lewis and Coupe era comes to an end, the rollercoaster of UK retail rumbles on
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Analysis & FeaturesMike Coupe steps down: analyst reaction
Here’s what the analysts have to say on the news of Mike Coupe’s retirement this morning
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NewsTesco converts company-owned One Stops to Tesco Express format
Since the programme began in November, The Grocer has identified 26 One Stops that have been converted