All Supermarkets articles – Page 273
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News5p bag charge: most shoppers willing to pay, finds study
The study, by Nielsen, found 65% of shoppers would be happy to pay for additional bags
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NewsSupermarket chiefs seize the initiative in the war on sugar
Several of the UK’s leading supermarkets have called for talks with the government to draw up new targets on sugar reduction
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NewsRoger Burnley leaves Sainsbury's to take up Asda COO role
Roger Burnley is returning to Asda as its new chief operating officer
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NewsSainsbury's mobile phone service to close in January
Sainsbury’s will shut down its mobile network at the beginning of 2016 just two years after its launch
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NewsTesco to sell 14 development sites as it curtails expansion
The retailer has agreed the sale of the Spenhill development sites across London, the South East and Bath
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Comment & OpinionValue creation chain must be the focus in trading relationship
The retailer-supplier relationship remains as contentious as ever
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Analysis & FeaturesTimpson's take on the grocers
A new book by John Timpson reveals his 50 biggest heroes in high street retail. We asked the shoe repair magnate to elaborate
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NewsFood sales drop 1.4%, according to BRC/KPMG Retail Sales Monitor
The late August Bank Holiday and strong sales of furniture and clothes boosted the retail sector in September - but food sales are falling significantly as price wars and deflation continue to bite.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket price deflation at 2% with no sign of easing
The deflation gripping the UK grocery sector shows little sign of easing
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Comment & OpinionPrice-matching is well past its sell-by date
Does Morrisons’ plan to cull the Match element of Match & More spell the end of price-matching?
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NewsAsda profits hit £1bn despite shrinking sales
Asda has pushed profits past the £1bn mark - despite sales falling 0.4% to £23.2bn and market share dipping - thanks to its low-cost operating model.
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Comment & OpinionDave Lewis uses IGD Debate to denounce predecessors’ “naked pursuit of profit”
This was supposed to be the moment the world delivered its verdict on Tesco boss Dave Lewis after his first tumultuous year at the helm
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NewsTesco payment term standardisation welcomed by suppliers
As of June 2016, the changes will result in Tesco offering six standardised and shortened payment terms
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NewsTesco results – what the analysts say
Tesco today announced a sharp drop in first-half profits but also revealed a recovery in volumes. Here is what leading City and retail analysts had to say about the results
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NewsTesco moves to simplify supplier payment terms
The changes, effective from the end of June 2016, were announced this afternoon by CEO Dave Lewis at the IGD conference
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NewsCharging for plastic bags without alienating shoppers
The carrier bag charge comes into force in England today (5 October). What can large retailers do to ensure that customers are at the centre of this policy, asks Andrew Shapiro from Cirrus
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Comment & OpinionWhat prospects now for the supermarkets?
Clive Black of Shore Capital warns investors to be patient
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NewsTesco axes 'scale for good' to focus on 'little helps'
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has axed one of the three key CSR pledges launched by his predecessor Philip Clarke
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Analysis & FeaturesAmazon prices in frozen and chilled food trial prove cheaper
Amazon is offering the cheapest price on 33 of the 44 chilled and frozen lines introduced in an enhanced Prime Now trial
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NewsPlastic bag 5p charge can be absorbed, say fifth of under-35s
The Future Thinking survey of 2,180 shoppers in England revealed 22% of under-35s were prepared to pay 5p per plastic bag in the future