All Supermarkets articles – Page 392
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NewsSainsbury’s spends £2m on green energy start-up
Sainsbury’s is investing £2m in a start-up company that produces energy from organic waste.
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NewsTesco blames ‘misunderstanding’ amid anger over workfare placement scheme
Tesco has urged the government to change its policy over unpaid workers, after finding itself at the centre of a row over complaints of low wages and allegations of “slave labour”.
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NewsWas £15.79... still £15.79. Study finds 80 Tesco.com errors
Tesco bamboozled online shoppers with at least 80 contradictory promotions in a single day, a study by online price monitor Profitero has revealed.
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Tesco complains about 'avoidable damage' of late deliveries
Tesco has accused its suppliers of costing it millions in lost sales after imposing a new system of fines to tackle availability problems.
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NewsSuppliers: 'fines from Waitrose are an abuse'
Small suppliers have accused Waitrose of “an absolute abuse of power” following its introduction of fines for late deliveries.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Tesco's Thai takeaway be appetising to investors?
It’s Tesco’s first major property deal outside the UK and the outlook for Lotus is buoyant, but Thailand’s volatility could sour prospects.
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Comment & Opinion
Happy chemicals and super-powered staples
How refreshing - an investigation into what’s good about the food we eat rather than more lazy “it’s all carcinogenic…
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Co-op Group turns to chiller doors in pledge to cut greenhouse gas
Chiller doors are to be fitted in 2,000 of The Co-operative Group’s stores as the society stepped up its efforts to slash greenhouse gas emissions this week.
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Comment & Opinion
Short-termism is a habit retailers must kick
The storm surrounding bankers’ bonuses represents the most overt example of a developing public antipathy towards capitalism.
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Nisa Loco in motion for Newcastle
The first two stores operating under Nisa’s new Loco fascia are to open next month.
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Grocer 33Morrisons, Penrith
The Grocer 33 is a weekly mystery shopping survey, tracking price, service and availability at the five leading grocery retailers: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. Each week the winning store manager is interviewed by The Grocer.
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NewsTesco hopes for Halo effect with femcare venture brand
Tesco has launched what industry observers believe is the retailer’s latest venture brand – a range of feminine hygiene products called Halo.
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NewsFree food mag from The Co-op to push value message
The Co-operative Group is to launch a bi-monthly in-store magazine next month.
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NewsMorrisons’ web gambit helps it storm up hit list
As it gears up to begin selling online, Morrisons’ investment in its website and digital marketing is already proving a hit with customers.
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Sainsbury's rolls out 27-strong ethnic trial
Sainsbury’s is trialling a line-up of 27 ethnic products as it ramps up its world food offering.
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NewsBristol says its goodbyes to Somerfield
The last Somerfield store in Bristol is to close next week, bringing an end to a 137-year association with the city.
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Chokablok keep up the pace outside the freezer?
Tesco is driving its venture brand into new areas but it will face a tougher fight in the confectionery market than ice cream.
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Supermarkets' taste for craft lager grows
Supermarkets are knocking on the doors of craft lager brewers as sales of speciality beer soar.
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Comment & Opinion
The downside of expansion
For all the talk of retailers switching their attention away from new build supermarkets to revamps, there’s still plenty of expansion in the pipeline this year.
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NewsOcado milks organic growth for impressive market share
Ocado has gained a 7% share of the organic grocery market, boosted by a tripling in Daylesford sales after the launch of its virtual farm shop on the website in September.