All Omnichannel articles – Page 8
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NewsCity snapshot: Lower Covid costs boost profits at Groupe Casino
French grocery giant Groupe Casino has posted a rise in sales and earnings in the third quarter as strong performance in Latin American was helped by improved profitability in France as Covid costs reduced. Plus, losses as Tasty mount, Carrefour sells payments arm for €300m and the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity Snapshot: Glanbia 2020 sales edge up despite performance nutrition weakness
Glanbia has posted a ‘resilient’ performance so far in 2020 as a sharp drop in sales at its performance nutrition division was mitigated by growth in its nutritionals business. Plus Hilton Food Gropu benefits from COVID, Supermarket Income REIT buys Sainsbury’s supermarket and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: Reckitt Benckiser raises revenue forecast as disinfectant sales soar
Reckitt Benckiser has reported strong third quarter revenues as demand for its disinfectant brands remain high and the relaxation of lockdown restrictions around the world helped Durex rise again. Plus, Britvic agrees new 20-year bottling agreement with PepsiCo and also increases profit forecasts for the year.
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Comment and OpinionHow cloud-based systems can keep track of inventory across disparate systems
Achieving real-time inventory accuracy is crucial in an omnichannel environment, says Rob Shaw, MD EMEA at Fluent Commerce
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NewsEG Group founders and TDR Capital acquire majority stake in Asda
Current owner Walmart will keep a minority share in Asda, which will retain its current management under CEO Roger Burnley
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NewsHolland & Barrett pilots pre-order app to minimise in-store queues
Shoppers can use the app in 10 branches to browse or search for products, and create a basket
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NewsCity snapshot: Pets At Home upgrades profit expectations
Consumers flocked to its shops and veterinary operations over the summer
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NewsCity Snapshot: Waitrose and Nestlé eye deal for Mindful Chef
Waitrose and Nestlé are reported to be amongst the suitors vying to buy farm-to-fork recipe box brand Mindful Chef
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Comment and OpinionHow UK supermarkets can maintain online share in the face of Amazon Fresh
Amazon’s entry into fast grocery delivery means UK supermarkets need to step up their game, says Chris Carter, CEO of Melody
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Analysis and FeaturesInside Holland & Barrett’s future-proof store refit in Chelmsford
We paid a virtual visit to the retailer’s Chelmsford store, which has had a sustainability-led redesign
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NewsCity snapshot: Out of home closures hit first half trading at Coca-Cola European Partners
Great Britain Coke bottler Coca-Cola European Partners has reported a 26% revenue slump in second quarter as the closures of food to go outlets hit trading across Europe. Plus , McColl’s falls to first half loss, trading updates from Naked Wines and Hammerson and all the rest of the news from the City.
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NewsProfits lose fizz at Coke bottler Coca-Cola HBC during lockdown
Profits went flat at Coca-Cola HBC as the world went into lockdown, but the fizzy drink bottler reported “encouraging” signs as markets reopened.
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NewsCity snapshot: Lockdown hits first half performance at Kerry Group
Revenues and profits were hit at Kerry Group in the first half of the year as the global closure of foodservice businesses hit its business in the second quarter. Plus, half year results from AB InBev, Pets at Home sales slow and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket Income REIT buys £61m Tesco store
Grocery property investor Supermarket Income REIT has bought a £61m Tesco superstore and agreed a new £60m lending facility to support future acqusitions.
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Comment and OpinionWalmart’s new subscription service takes the omnichannel fight to Amazon
Walmart has recognised that grocers must have an omnichannel approach to compete, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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Analysis and FeaturesHow to make supermarket shopping feel safer and more normal
In the era of social distancing, supermarket trips are fraught with stress. So stores are looking to make things easier with lo-fi and hi-tech solutions
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Comment and OpinionOmnichannel will be key to sustaining supermarkets’ lockdown success
Consumer behaviour has shifted hugely and supermarkets have scope to take advantage, says Tim Mason, CEO of Eagle Eye
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NewsPremier Foods sales and profits rise in year of ‘considerable progress’
Premier Foods’ annual sales and trading profits rose last year after strong trading during the coronavirus crisis built on ‘substantial progress’ during the period.
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Analysis and FeaturesA green shave: male grooming category report 2019
In the era of Hugh’s war on plastic, how are brands innovating to keep up with more sustainability-minded shoppers?
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NewsCity snapshot: Supermarket prices move back into deflation
Supermarket prices fell back into deflation in April according to The Grocer Price Index, with overall grocery prices now in decline in five of the past seven months. Plus, Wilkinson Sword owner Edgewell buys online rival Harry’s, Hain Celestial sells protein business and all the rest of the latest news from the City.