All Supermarkets articles – Page 371
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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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NewsWaitrose profits fall as store investment soars
Waitrose’s operating profit plunged by 9.4% during the first half despite rising sales.
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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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NewsTesco teams up with Diabetes UK and BHF on obesity campaign
Tesco is joining forces with Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation in a “ground-breaking” partnership to tackle obesity.
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NewsTesco shelves Hudl smartphone plan
Tesco has shelved plans to launch its own 4G smartphone after deciding the mobile market was too crowded.
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NewsAsda Direct website to close as retailer streamlines services
Asda is to close its Asda Direct general merchandise website as it looks to simplify its online services for shoppers.
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NewsAsda targets South East with click & collect ‘pods’
Asda is expanding its push into London and the South East with a new breed of ‘intelligent’ click & collect pods.
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NewsAldi taps subconscious to win British hearts
Aldi’s “simple”, “honest” virtues contrast with Tesco’s “annoying” habits in word association research…
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Analysis & FeaturesDear Dave: letters to the new Tesco boss
The Grocer fields your emails to new Tesco boss Dave Lewis, from Tesco team leaders to leading brand consultants and industry analysts.
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyalty on the cheap: new schemes are faster and more effective
With Waitrose’s free coffee and c-stores’ smartphone coupons, is points-based loyalty looking like a waste of money?…
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NewsThe Co-op Group insists S3 Store Standards is 'on track'
The Co-operative Group has insisted its new system of working currently rolling out across its food stores is “on track”…
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NewsVideo: Dave Lewis vows to return Tesco to its 'core'
New Tesco boss Dave Lewis has given his first interview on his plans for the retailer, including a pledge to return the business to its “core”.
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NewsCo-op returns to profit as Pennycook made permanent CEO
The Co-operative Group has posted a half-year profit of £66m and confirmed that interim CEO Richard Pennycook will take on the role permanently.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe collapse of food inflation ratchets up pressure on supermarkets
A sometimes overlooked factor behind the current supermarket woes has been the almost complete disappearance of food inflation.
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Analysis & FeaturesIce cream buyers: the people you need to know
Who are the ice cream buyers you need to know? We profile the key figures at Watrose, M&S, Booths and The Co-op.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the only way now up for Morrisons?
Last week’s market share data suggested Morrisons had turned a corner, but the supermarket still has plenty of hard work ahead.
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NewsCo-op unleashes new round of Fair & Square price cuts
The Co-operative Group has launched another round of price cuts in its food business as part of its ‘Fair & Square’ pledge to lower prices.
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NewsAsda brings click & collect to six more London Tube stations
Asda is extending its partnership with Transport for London to include click & collect services at six more London Underground station car parks.
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s ‘defining moment’ ushers in transition
Saturday, 30 August, 2014 will go down in The Co-operative Group’s long history as “a momentous and defining moment” for the society, according to chair Ursula Lidbetter. That’s because at a special general meeting held at the society’s Manchester HQ, elected members voted 83% in favour of adopting a new ...
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NewsDave Lewis’ letter to Tesco staff
Read Dave Lewis’ welcome note to Tesco staff, as he starts his first day as CEO.