All Supermarkets articles – Page 388
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NewsMorrisons looks to lamb for next phase of rare breeds plan
Morrisons is considering extending its rare breeds programme to lamb after the introduction of traditional breeds of beef helped boost sales.
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NewsOlympics Sunday trade rule change to open floodgates?
As independent retailers rally to fight the government’s proposed relaxation of Sunday Trading laws for eight weeks around the Olympics,
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Comment & Opinion
There's so much more we can do to cut salt
As a country we’re very patriotic, championing national days of celebration for everything from our apples to our chips.
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NewsWho's making the most out of social media?
Where has all the Tesco Value Curry Sauce gone? The question Zetta Robinson posted on Tesco’s Facebook page last week…
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NewsTesco defends pension scheme changes set to slash 20% off payouts
Tesco claims its pension scheme will still be more generous than many others under changes proposed this week - that experts predict will wipe up to 20% off payouts.
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Analysis & FeaturesBrasher too slow to keep the home fires burning
A man of huge retail talent, ousted Tesco UK CEO Richard Brasher failed to ignite his newly devolved republic and paid the price.
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Comment & Opinion
Play hard-nosed buyers at their own game
Many were appalled by recent stories of Waitrose imposing £60 fines for deliveries made 45 minutes late…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Planet-sized stores led to stormy days for Carrefour
If you think Tesco’s in trouble, take a look at Carrefour. As profits keep plummeting, another radical strategy rethink is on the cards.
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NewsTesco fish sales leap as salmon deals hit mark
Tesco has extended its lead over rivals in chilled fish after hooking shoppers with salmon deals.
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NewsStans opens its second store despite growing supermarket presence
The last one-store business in The Grocer’s Top 50 ranking of the UK’s biggest independent grocery retailers…
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NewsMorrisons workforce cut despite jobs pledge
Morrisons reduced its workforce by nearly 900 last year, despite pledging to create as many as 6,000 jobs.
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Comment & OpinionThe fall guy
The departure Richard Brasher represents a sad loss to Tesco and an inglorious exit for a man of significant retail talent.
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NewsWrap hits back at MP’s food waste broadside
Wrap has defended the food industry’s efforts to reduce waste, after retailers and manufacturers were accused of making only slow progress on waste reduction in the House of Commons yesterday.
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NewsAsda unveils petrol price comparison tool online
Asda has launched a price comparison website dedicated exclusively to petrol.
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NewsClarke resumes UK control as Brasher quits Tesco
Richard Brasher has stepped down as Tesco’s UK chief executive after just a year in the role.
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NewsMorrisons bids to trump Vion as biggest name in UK fresh
Morrisons plans to become the UK’s biggest fresh foods manufacturer by 2015, overtaking meat giant Vion.
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NewsTesco revamps pension scheme
Tesco has announced plans for major changes to its pension scheme, including raising the age at which staff can retire on a full pension from 65 to 67.
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CAT tipped to cut £10m Tesco price-fixing fine
As Tesco gears up to challenge the OFT in the dairy price-fixing case next month, lawyers are saying the retailer stands a good chance of seeing its £10m fine reduced.
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NewsFears of cartel action stymie eco-alliances
Supermarkets are deliberately holding back on collaborative eco-projects for fear of being accused of cartel forming or price fixing - and hauled into court and fined.
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Comment & Opinion
Retailers need alternatives to price cuts
If the supermarket price wars have taught us one lesson, it is that low prices are no longer enough.