All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 78
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Grocer 33Store of the week: Sainsbury's Macclesfield
This week’s shopping list had a green theme. How important is sustainability at your store?…
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NewsTesco admits a £250m overstatement of profits
Tesco has stunned the city this morning by admitting that it may have overstated its profits for the half year by as much as £250m.
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons participation in deals ‘too high at over 40%’
Last week Morrisons made a lot of noise about its strategy to scale back its promotional participation. But according to the latest research by Assosia, the impact of this strategy is not being seen in supermarket key featured space. For the four weeks to 14 September Morrisons ...
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Analysis & FeaturesMorrisons: will its pricing strategy pay off in the end?
Shopping is cheaper but is it nullifying the discounter threat?
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NewsScotland votes No: Industry reaction
As the dust settles on the Scottish Independence Referendum result in which the no campaign won with 55% to 45%, industry bodies and suppliers give their reaction as well as looking forward to what happens next.
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Comment & OpinionLook who's talking: Lidl opens up
Lidl has been opening up - what a change from the past
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NewsEx-Morrisons top chef Neil Nugent aims to stay in grocery
Morrisons executive chef Neil Nugent is keen to remain in the grocery industry after parting ways with the supermarket…
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NewsMorrisons considers dedicated availability 'champions'
Morrisons is considering creating in-store availability ‘champions’ to ensure more well-stocked shelves…
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Comment & OpinionMorrisons sales slump hides a silver lining
Morrisons’ interim results weren’t great. So why are some industry watchers seeing a light at the end of the tunnel for the supermarket?
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NewsMorrisons’ profits plunge in first half as price war eats margin
Morrisons’ underlying profits before tax fell 51% to £181m in the six months to 3 August on the back of the retailer’s price-cutting strategy, while like-for-like sales fell 7.4%.
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NewsMorrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent departs
Morrisons’ executive chef Neil Nugent has left the business, The Grocer can reveal.
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NewsMarlboro to launch Gold in roll your own
Philip Morris is extending its iconic Marlboro Gold cigarette brand into the fast-growing roll-your-own market.
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NewsIce bucket challenge: stores struggle to meet demand
The charity ice bucket challenge has resulted in soaring sales of ice across the country.
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NewsSmiths News rolls out 'time-saving' ordering app SNapp
Smiths News has launched a time-saving smartphone app that enables its retail customers to link to its ordering system…
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NewsCostcutter promises to fix supply problems in 'six weeks'
Costcutter and P&H have told retailers the problems arising from the Nisa switchover will be resolved in six weeks…
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NewsMorrisons confirms plan to extend store opening hours
Morrisons has confirmed plans to extend the opening hours at many of its stores, as it looks to address its falling sales.
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NewsLidl 15% cheaper in Grocer 33 and service also impresses
Lidl has trounced its rivals in terms of price as it makes its debut as a guest retailer in this week’s Grocer 33…
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NewsE-cigarette ad banned for ‘Love your lungs’ strapline
An advert for an e-cigarette that encouraged consumer to “Love your lungs” has been banned by advertising watchdogs.
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NewsPlanning system blasted as 'rudderless' by ACS
The government and local councils are not taking the ‘town centre first’ planning policy seriously enough says ACS…
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NewsMorrisons job cuts first wave now imminent
Morrisons’ in-store management restructure, which has left 2,600 staff facing redundancy, is set to kick off in the coming…