All Supermarkets articles – Page 361
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NewsAsda’s Rapid Scan aims to slash time at the checkout
Asda has launched a new self-scan checkout in its York store designed for larger shopping trips that it says can scan up to 100 items per minute, speeding up scanning time by 200%.
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NewsSainsbury’s to launch mobile network with Vodafone
Sainsbury’s is following in the footsteps of Tesco and Asda with the launch of its own mobile network later this summer.
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Analysis & FeaturesAssosia says promotional deals on gondola ends sharply up
Big brands are showing few signs of easing back on the number of promotions they are running…
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Comment & OpinionRespect private shopper data if you want to use it
Where is Edward Snowden? Russia, Cuba, Ecuador?…
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NewsTesco in talks to bring Sports Direct to superstore sites
Sportswear and equipment giant Sports Direct today emerged as the latest potential partner to help Tesco make its larger stores shopping destinations, as it adapts to the shift to online.
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NewsScotland to charge for carrier bags from 2014
Scottish shoppers will have to pay a minimum of 5p for a carrier bag from next year, the Scottish Government has said.
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NewsMorrisons eyes M local expansion in North with Bury distribution hub
Morrisons will support the expansion of its M local convenience stores in the North with a new distribution centre in Bury, Lancashire.
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NewsTesco declares ‘we’re back’, as multi-channel march continues
Tesco’s transformation into a multi-channel provider is beginning to take shape, one of the executives leading the makeover has said.
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NewsCo-op brings Christmas to summer with latest campaign
The Co-operative Group is sprinkling a Christmas theme over its latest summer ad, rebranding the season as “the most wonderful time of the year” and rehashing Andy Williams’ famous winter ballad.
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Comment & Opinion
The hidden threats modern retailers face
Tesco investing heavily in dark stores is just one signal that grocers are taking the threats of technology to heart…
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NewsWelsh indie High Noon cuts fuel prices to lowest level in the UK
A Welsh indie chain is beating the mults at their own game by selling what it says is the lowest-priced fuel in the UK…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow to unlock the click & collect opportunity
Exclusive research by The Grocer shows indies are ready to embrace the opportunity of click & collect…
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NewsTesco and M&S play along with new logistics-based board game
Tesco and M&S are backing a new board game based on supply chain logistics…
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NewsWhole Foods Market unveils smaller store strategy for UK
Whole Foods Market founder John Mackey has revealed that it plans to slash the size of future stores in a bid to crack the…
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NewsPortas Pilots revealed to have accepted funding from Tesco
Portas accused Tesco of blighting high streets but it has not stopped her Pilots from accepting funding from it…
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NewsSainsbury's Tu clothing relaunch focuses on quality
Sainsbury’s relaunched its Tu clothing range this week with an increased focus on quality and design…
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NewsNew grocery service Pocket Shop promises one-hour delivery
A North London start-up has launched a one-hour grocery delivery service…
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NewsAll Waitrose stores to get coffee machines following trial
Waitrose is installing coffee machines in all of its stores following success in its c-stores…
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NewsSupermarket promos help drive May retail sales
Retail sales bounced back in May following a lull in April laid at the door of bad weather, new figures have shown.
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NewsTesco expands premium spirit range in upmarket stores
Tesco is boosting its focus on premium spirits by rolling out a wider selection of high-end spirits in 50 affluent stores – a month after Sainsbury’s announced a similar move.