All Supermarkets articles – Page 382
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NewsSainsbury's eyes a Tesco-style model for dairy payments
Sainsbury’s is looking to overhaul the way it pays its dairy farmers by moving to a model similar to Tesco’s - which calculates farmer payments based on cost of production.
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NewsTesco sneezes and the grocery trade catches a cold
News of Tesco’s performance prompted a sell-off by investors across food retail.
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CK's begins switch to Nisa Local fascia
Welsh indie retailer CK’s Supermarkets has adopted the Nisa fascia to capitalise on the symbol group’s TV ad campaigns.
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NewsCameras roll as Asda looks to halve queues
Asda is rolling out a new queue management system it claims could almost halve the amount of time frustrated Brits spend waiting in line at the till.
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Analysis & FeaturesThe signs aren't good for Tesco. What's to be done?
Philip Clarke this week admitted Tesco’s dire Christmas results reflected longstanding problems that need sorting - fast.
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Analysis & FeaturesShifting Sands: what The Co-op's acquisition means
The Co-operative Group’s purchase of a 200-year-old independent has taken the trade aback. What happened - and what comes next?
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NewsM&S steps up Groundwork partnership to clear up parks
Marks & Spencer has launched a campaign in association with environmental charity Groundwork to make better use of parks, gardens and other green spaces.
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NewsCeleb chef Worrall Thompson in Tesco shoplifting shock
Fans of TV chef Antony Worrall Thompson are in shock after the TV chef was arrested for shoplifting.
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NewsThe Co-op snaps up top Scots indie David Sands
The Co-operative Group has swallowed up Top 50 indie David Sands.The purchase includes all 28 stores belonging to the Scottish retailer, which has 700 staff.The Co-op said the two businesses had exchanged contracts and the sale was expected to be completed in the next couple of months, subject to approval ...
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NewsBrand Match helps Sainsbury’s to biggest share since 2003
Brand Match helped Sainsbury’s grow its market share over Christmas, as growth in the market continued to lag behind inflation.
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NewsWaitrose rolls out hybrid delivery truck
Waitrose is rolling out its most eco-friendly delivery vehicle yet.
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Comment & Opinion
Poor standards in store butchery
Many years ago I was a butcher, but have since noticed the poor standard of supermarket butcher departments.
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Comment & Opinion
A unique chance to reflect on astonishing change in grocery
With the benefit of hindsight, it’s abundantly clear that The Grocer isn’t too good at reading the future…
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Comment & Opinion
Ten ways for companies to survive in 2012
A tough year lies ahead, but you can survive and even thrive if you exploit some key trends.
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Analysis & Features150 years of retail revolution
From humble beginnings, UK supermarkets have become the envy of the world. The Grocer has charted every step of their evolution.
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NewsFall in deal giveaways set to drive own label
The BBC’s Panorama programme this week highlighted just how important and complex supermarket promotions are.
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Comment & Opinion
Ocado clears the fridge when it should be basting the turkey
The timing of Ocado’s profits warning couldn’t have been worse, laying out for all to see the extent of its…
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Mars Petcare launches shop on Ocado site
Mars Petcare has followed Daylesford Organic in building a ‘shop within a shop’ on the Ocado website this week.
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NewsFinal riot-damaged Co-op Group store reopens
The Co-op has reopened its store in New Addington near Croydon, four months after it was destroyed in this year’s riots.
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Waitrose: no more Heston's puds coming
Waitrose will not be making more deliveries of Heston Blumenthal Christmas puddings to stores, despite continued shortages.