All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 77
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NewsDavid Potts bookies' favourite for Morrisons CEO job
In a week of upheaval at the HQs of the UK’s supermarkets, Morrisons CEO Dalton Philips was the most high-profile…
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Analysis & FeaturesWill history judge Dalton Philips saint or sinner?
Humiliating as the announcement was – explaining his departure to the media in front of the very people who had sacked him…
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Comment & OpinionWhere did it all go wrong for Dalton Philips?
Hailed as exactly what Morrisons needed five years ago, today Philips is on his way out
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NewsMorrisons was Christmas' worst performing major grocer, 409 jobs at risk
Closures are all small supermarket format, company will look to accomodate employees in other areas
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NewsMorrisons CEO to step down as supermarket announces closures
Dalton Philips ”sad to be leaving”, says change was only finalised yesterday evening
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Analysis & FeaturesMults prove resilient in wake of festive apocalypse fears
Aldi and Lidl look set to be the big winners over the festive period but Tesco CEO Dave Lewis’ “saving of Christmas”…
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NewsTesco to close 43 stores and pull plug on 49 new openings
As Tesco boss Dave Lewis this week announced unprecedented plans to close 43 unprofitable stores…
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NewsMorrisons to sponsor Great Run series of events for next four years
Supermarket sees tie-up as extension of commitment to health
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Analysis & FeaturesSavoury pies & meat snacks: brands make the running
For players operating in a category that goes against key food trends such as health, weight loss and carb reduction…
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Analysis & FeaturesE-cigarettes: vaping craze transforms e-cig market
The e-cigarette category is not only one of the most controversial and talked-about categories in grocery right now…
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Analysis & FeaturesTobacco: rising duty pushes smokers to economy-brand and RYO
With the spectre of plain packaging looming ever larger and the final piece of the display ban puzzle…
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NewsTesco's rivals say they won't cut corners on staff levels
After Tesco boss Dave Lewis said the retailer would not be cutting any corners in the new year in terms of reducing…
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NewsTesco to assess impact of falling commodity prices on suppliers
Tesco is investigating the impact of falling commodity prices on its suppliers in a bid to secure better deals…
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NewsP&H optimistic about Buyco future as it gets on top of supply
P&H is expecting to reap the rewards of its tie-up with Costcutter in the coming year…
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco turns up promotional heat as rivals bide their time
Tesco is continuing to try and promote its way out of trouble while some of its rivals are keeping their festive…
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Analysis & FeaturesFresh Direct merger with Brakes means no holding growth back
Traditional UK grocery sales fell for the first time in 20 years this week…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Waitrose getting its store formats right?
Waitrose MD Mark Price hit the headlines this week following a newspaper interview in which he suggested some of his rival…
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NewsSomnath Saha promoted to chief executive role at Typhoo
Typhoo is promoting FD and head of HR Somnath Saha to CEO…
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NewsAsda to bring its fresh supply chain forward by six hours
Asda is considering moving its entire fresh supply chain forward by six hours in order to meet the changing needs…
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NewsSainsbury's on track to open Daventry DC in 2015
Sainsbury’s logistics director Richard Fleming has said the retailer remains on track…