All Supermarkets articles – Page 281
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News1.5 million abandoned trolleys 'blighting' UK, says report
A staggering 1.5 million trolleys are abandoned every year, a report will claim
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NewsRugby World Cup promotions drive retail sales
Supermarket price wars and the Rugby World Cup have provided a shot in the arm for retail sales in food stores last month, according to the latest official figures.
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NewsConditions remain tough for big four as discounters speed up growth again
Trading conditions for the big four supermarkets are showing no signs of improving as Aldi and Lidl ramp up growth again, according to the latest market share data.
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NewsAsda targets the discounters with Christmas price war plan
Source at the retailer says Asda will “park our tanks” on the discounters’ lawns
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NewsMark Price to quit as Waitrose MD
Mark Price is to step down from his role as MD of Waitrose with retail director Rob Collins taking over next year, the retailer has confirmed.
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News‘Green shoots’ appear for grocery sector – Begbies Traynor
The beleaguered UK grocery sector is showing the first “green shoots” of recovery as levels of failing businesses in the supply chain eased for the first time in more than two years.
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NewsAsda unveils new strategy with Project Renewal
Key elements of the new strategy include slowing down planned expansion in London and “re-phasing” plans to develop more click & collect sites
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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