All Supermarkets articles – Page 329
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NewsEnd of the line for cheap plonk? Fine wine sales lift off
The days of cheap plonk look to be numbered as the mults report a sharp fall in sales of sub-£5 bottles…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs poultry feed decision the tipping point for GM?
Most major retailers have relaxed their rules on GM poultry feed. How important was Waitrose’s refusal to join them?…
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Comment & OpinionFarewell Fresh & Easy
So farewell Fresh & Easy. And I for one am feeling sad because this venture didn’t have to fail…
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NewsTesco profits fall on back of £1.2bn charge to exit US
Profits at Tesco have fallen for the first time in 20 years as the retailer announced a £1.2bn writedown for exiting the US market.
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NewsOcado streamlines sign-up process from 14 questions to four
Ocado has slashed the number of questions new customers have to answer in order to start shopping online…
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Analysis & FeaturesBig four keep tight lid on beef prices after 'Horsegate'
The horsemeat scandal: an opportunity to increase fresh beef prices? Or time to slash prices?…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat was to blame for the great Easter egg shortage?
The weather? A distaste for heavy stocking of low-margin lines? Or an obsession with an efficient supply chain?…
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NewsConsumers don't trust supermarkets on GM food, poll finds
An exclusive poll for The Grocer reveals nearly three quarters of consumers do not trust supermarkets to tell the truth about the use of technology to genetically modify food.
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NewsSupermarkets look to c-stores to grow music & video sales
Supermarket chains are increasing the number of stores offering music, video and games…
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Analysis & FeaturesCounter culture
It you think older shoppers prefer to go to the supermarket, while students like shopping online, think again. New research sheds a different light on shopper demographics…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster promotional push reflects retailers' hunger for deals
All of the major supermarkets increased their deals in the run-up to Easter, with uplifts from Tesco and Asda…
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NewsSupermarket fuel sales start to run low despite forecourt push
After years of strong growth, supermarket fuel sales hit a roadblock in 2012…
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NewsEaster egg sell-out prompts supermarket apologies
Supermarkets have apologised to shoppers after many stores sold out of chocolate eggs two days before Easter…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aldi topped the loyalty table without a loyalty card
Loyalty schemes are not the only way to generate shopper loyalty, reveals our latest Supermarket Loyalty League
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NewsTesco adds BBC shows to Clubcard TV
Tesco has signed a deal with BBC Worldwide to provide a range of BBC programmes to its free streaming service for Clubcard users.
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NewsMorrisons takes the lead with underage booze testing
Morrisons is leading the way when it comes to preventing underage alcohol sales, according to Serve Legal…
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NewsSuppliers and stores battle UK snow and ice
Retailers and wholesalers have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep the nation fed and watered as the nation shivers in Arctic winds and snow.
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NewsSainsbury's online boss Jon Rudoe steps into expanded role
Sainsbury’s director of online Jon Rudoe has had his role extended to director of online, digital & cross-channel.
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Analysis & FeaturesSupermarket fashion: Too much TU, not enough FROW?
Supermarket clothing no longer grabs the column inches. What can the mults do to get back on fashion’s front row?…